Yayasan MENDAKI Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does Yayasan MENDAKI Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding breakdown, eligibility checklist, and planning advice for the Yayasan MENDAKI Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship backing ITE students who excel academically and serve the community.

TL;DR Latest visible MyMENDAKI details for the Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship list a 6 February to 6 March 2023 registration period, S$3,500 per annum for 1 ITE recipient, and annual GPA 3.5 continuation requirement. Confirm whether a newer cycle has opened before applying.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Latest visible MyMENDAKI detail page lists registration from 6 February to 6 March 2023; confirm with MENDAKI before assuming a current cycle is open.
• Official Brief: MENDAKI - Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship
• Who It Targets: Muslim SC or PR ITE applicants with good GCE N-Level or O-Level results who are progressing through NITEC or Higher NITEC pathways.
• Award Value: S$3,500 per annum for 1 ITE recipient on the latest visible MyMENDAKI detail page.
• Bond: No formal service bond is listed; annual disbursement is subject to satisfactory performance, defined as minimum GPA 3.5 in an academic year.

Award Components

The latest visible MyMENDAKI detail page lists S$3,500 per annum, up to the minimum period leading to a NITEC or Higher NITEC or a maximum of 4 years, whichever is lower.

Eligibility Highlights

• Faith & citizenship/residency: Muslim Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who has lived in Singapore for at least 5 years immediately before admission.
• Academic benchmarks: GCE N-Level aggregate for Mathematics and best 3 subjects not exceeding 9 points, or GCE O-Level aggregate for English, Mathematics, and best 3 subjects not exceeding 26 points.
• Character and service: Scholarship decisions typically consider conduct, leadership, and community involvement (verify exact criteria on the official listing).

Application Roadmap

1. Monitor MENDAKI's portal: The latest visible detail page lists a 2023 registration period, so confirm whether a newer cycle has opened before preparing an application.
2. Assemble documentation: Prepare certified transcripts, testimonial, CCA records, NRIC, and proof of enrolment.
3. Draft personal statement: Highlight academic resilience, leadership, and long-term aspirations (Higher NITEC, polytechnic, university).

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)