MILK Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does MILK Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding coverage, eligibility criteria, and application roadmap for the MILK (Mainly I Love Kids) Scholarship supporting financially disadvantaged youth across Singapore's ITEs, polytechnics, and universities.

TL;DR\ The MILK Scholarship backs resilient students from low-income households with fee support across ITE, polytechnic, and university pathways—show proven need, consistent grades, and a track record of giving back, then pitch a meaningful community project you will deliver as part of the award.

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Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-14)
• Official Portal: MILK Scholarship
• Who It Targets: Youths aged 25 and below in ITE, polytechnic, or university programmes who need sustained help to finish their studies
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens from financially disadvantaged backgrounds; selection favours applicants who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and compassion in spite of hardship
• Tenable Institutions: All local ITE colleges, polytechnics, and autonomous universities
• Bond Guide: No formal employment bond, but scholars must deliver an approved community project and remain actively involved with MILK's beneficiary programmes

What the Scholarship Covers

• Full tuition and compulsory fees for the approved course of study, disbursed directly to the institution each semester
• Exam fees and other compulsory academic charges that would otherwise hinder progression
• Access to mentoring, pastoral care, and community service placements coordinated by the MILK Fund's youth development team
• Tailored hardship top-ups (transport, learning devices) on a case-by-case basis once you document the need with supporting evidence

Eligibility & Scholar Commitments

• Be a Singapore Citizen aged 25 or younger at the point of application, enrolled in or holding an offer from a local ITE, polytechnic, or university
• Demonstrate significant financial need—prepare to submit household income documents, proof of government assistance schemes, and any supporting social worker letters
• Show consistent academic performance with a clear plan to maintain progression (GPA targets, remediation strategies, or planned internships)