SM Jaleel Foundation–Education Trust Fund Scholarship: 2025 Profile
TL;DR
This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: SM Jaleel Foundation & Education Trust FundBond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
01 Dec 2025, 00:00 Z
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Q: What does SM Jaleel Foundation–Education Trust Fund Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: Financial support structure, mentoring, and community expectations for the Education Trust Fund assistance scheme backed by the SM Jaleel Foundation.
TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Check MENDAKI for the next application window (page accessed 1 Dec 2025; last posted dates were for 2024 intakes).
- Who It Targets: Malay/Muslim Singapore Citizens in full-time ITE (Nitec/Higher Nitec), polytechnic, or local university programmes with strong academics and financial need
- Eligibility: PCI ≤ S$750, academic merit per level (see below), and acceptance/enrolment in the relevant institution
- Tenable Institutions: All local ITEs, polytechnics, and universities
- Bond: Bond-free; confirm any renewal or participation expectations with MENDAKI
Award Components
Per MENDAKI's published table (accessed 1 Dec 2025; reconfirm for the next cycle):
- ITE: S$1,000 (5 recipients)
- Polytechnic: S$2,000 (5 recipients)
- University: S$4,000 (5 recipients)
Clarify with MENDAKI whether any book/transport support or renewal criteria apply beyond the one-off quantum.
Eligibility Highlights
- Malay/Muslim Singapore Citizen in full-time ITE (Nitec/Higher Nitec), polytechnic, or undergraduate programmes
- PCI ≤ S$750
- Academic merit (per MENDAKI page):
- N Level: best 3 subjects not exceeding 6 points
- O Level: 5 distinctions
- A Level: 3 distinctions
- Nitec/Higher Nitec: cGPA ≥ 3.5
- Polytechnic: Certificate of Merit
- IB Diploma: minimum aggregate 37 points
- Acceptance by the relevant local institution and submission of complete documents
Application Roadmap
MENDAKI's 2024 timelines (reconfirm each cycle):
- ITE: 4 Dec–29 Dec 2023 (Jan intake) or 5 Feb–15 Mar 2024 (Apr intake)
