Yayasan MENDAKI Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ MENDAKI's Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship pays S$3,500 per year for Muslim ITE Year 1 students with excellent entry scores, strong CCAs, and leadership; recipients stay bond-free but commit to continued achievement and service.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Dates Not Available (applications typically open near the start of the academic year; watch MENDAKI's scholarship portal for announcements)
- Official Brief: MENDAKI — Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Muslim Singapore Citizen or PR students commencing full-time NITEC or Higher NITEC studies with outstanding N/O-Level results and leadership potential
- Award Value: S$3,500 per annum for the duration of your ITE course
- Bond: None, although scholars are expected to remain role models within MENDAKI's network and continue their studies
Award Components
- Tuition and fees support: Annual S$3,500 payout that can offset tuition, fees, and study materials.
- Progression encouragement: Guidance from MENDAKI officers to plan Higher NITEC, polytechnic, and university tracks.
- Community platform: Access to MENDAKI programmes, volunteering, and networking with fellow scholarship recipients.
Eligibility Highlights
- Faith & citizenship: Muslim Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents entering Year 1 of a full-time NITEC or Higher NITEC course.
- Academic benchmarks: Aggregate not exceeding 9 points (Math + best 3 subjects) for ‘N' Level entrants or 26 points (English + Math + best 3 subjects) for ‘O' Level entrants.
- Character: Excellent conduct, leadership in CCAs or community initiatives, and alignment with MENDAKI values.
- Course fit: Priority for digital, security, design, healthcare, and social services pathways, though all disciplines are considered if merit thresholds are met.
Application Roadmap
- Monitor MENDAKI's portal: The call usually launches soon after ITE admission results; subscribe to their newsletter or Telegram channel for alerts.
- Assemble documentation: Prepare certified transcripts, testimonial, CCA records, NRIC, and proof of enrolment.
- Draft personal statement: Highlight academic resilience, leadership, and long-term aspirations (Higher NITEC, polytechnic, university).
- Submit online application: Complete the MENDAKI portal form before the stated deadline; double-check referee contact details.
- Attend interviews: Shortlisted applicants may face a panel assessing motivation, community service, and progression plans.
- Sign acceptance & stay engaged: Once awarded, maintain results, attend MENDAKI outreach, and file progress updates as requested.
Preparation Playbook
- Track your academic scores from secondary school and set stretch goals for NITEC/Higher NITEC semester GPA.
- Document leadership in CCAs, prefect boards, or community organisations with measured outcomes (events run, beneficiaries reached, funds raised).
- Seek mentors through MENDAKI's network or ITE to map concrete pathways towards polytechnic diplomas or degree studies.
- Build competencies in priority clusters (IT, security, design, community care) via competitions, hackathons, or service projects.
- Plan how the scholarship frees up finances for certification courses, devices, or overseas exposure later in your education journey.
