MENDAKI Scholarship (Polytechnic): 2026 Profile

Q: What does MENDAKI Scholarship (Polytechnic): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Overview of MENDAKI's Polytechnic Scholarship, including award value, eligibility for Malay/Muslim students, and tips for presenting a strong application.

TL;DR\ MENDAKI's Polytechnic Scholarship (since 1995) offers a $2,000 per annum living allowance for first-year Malay/Muslim polytechnic students. For AY2025/26, apply 3 Mar – 31 Mar 2025 (extended to 14 Apr 2025). You must meet the published academic and residency criteria and maintain cGPA ≥ 3/4 for renewal.

Use our Scholarship Matcher to see how it stacks up against other MENDAKI polytechnic awards before interviews.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application period for AY2025/26: 3 Mar – 31 Mar 2025 (extended to 14 Apr 2025); academic year Apr 2025 – Feb 2026.
• Official Portal: MENDAKI Scholarship (Polytechnic)
• Who It Targets: First-year full-time polytechnic students at NP, NYP, RP, SP, or TP.
• Eligibility (per MENDAKI): Muslim Singapore Citizens/PRs residing in Singapore ≥5 years; outstanding O-Level/A-Level (preferably 3 distinctions) or NITEC/Higher NITEC GPA ≥ 3.5; good CCA record; not holding other scholarships; accepted by a local polytechnic.
• Bond: None stated; recipients must maintain cGPA ≥ 3/4 for renewal.

Award & Conditions

• Living allowance: $2,000 per annum for the duration of study (3 recipients published for 2025/26).
• Used for educational expenses (tuition, course materials, living expenses, and educational activities).
• Recipients must submit annual exam results to MENDAKI; renewal requires cGPA ≥ 3/4.

Mandatory Documents (per MENDAKI)

• NRIC copies (front/back) for applicant and household members.
• Latest academic transcript showing name, course, level, and scores/CGPA.
• Proof of student confirmation with name, course, and start date.