SM Jaleel Foundation - Education Trust Fund Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does SM Jaleel Foundation - Education Trust Fund Scholarship: 2026 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 (the official listing’s last-posted application periods were for the 2024 cycle).
• Official Listing: SM Jaleel Foundation - Education Trust Fund Assistance Scheme Scholarship
• 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: Local ITEs, polytechnics, and local universities (confirm your programme’s eligibility on the listing).
• Bond: The MENDAKI listing does not state a service bond; confirm any participation or renewal 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):

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)