LBKM Bursaries & Scholarships

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Services Application Dates
Bursaries for School Levels (Primary to JC / Pre-University) 29 Jan 2026 – 16 Feb 2026 CLOSED
Bursaries for Diploma, Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degrees 1 Aug 2025 – 29 Aug 2025 CLOSED More Info
The MIB Undergraduate Sponsorship Programme 24 Nov 2025 – 5 Dec 2025 CLOSED More Info
Scholarships  2 June 2025 – 20 June 2025 CLOSED More Info
School Top Up Fund 23 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 2025 CLOSED
Research Grant by 30 June every year CLOSED More Info
Other Grants  All year round More Info
Community Programme / Event Funding Contact Us
Other Educational Financial Needs Contact Us

 

 LBKM BURSARIES

Application Period: 

School Level: CLOSED

Diploma, Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degrees: CLOSED

Common Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Singapore citizen, or either parent is a Singapore citizen (for applicants below 21 years old).
  2. Applicants must NOT be concurrently holding any other institution-administered or organisation bursaries / scholarships in the same academic year.
  3. Schools include government-aided schools, independent schools, specialised-independent schools and specialised schools
  4. Diploma & University: Students receiving the Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) may apply.
  5. Students in local polytechnics, autonomous universities, LaSalle and NAFA are encouraged to apply for the Higher Education / Higher Education Community (HE / HEC) and institutions’-administered bursaries. Please visit your institution’s websites for more details.
                                                                                                                     Documents Required
All Levels: Additional Documents for School Level:
1. Applicant’s NRIC / Birth Certificate 1. Parents’ NRIC
2. Payslips (or official letter indicating gross monthly income) of working family members 2. Proof of school acceptance (Ez-link, FAS letter etc.)
3. CPF Contribution Statement of unemployed family members 3. Zakat Letter (Applicable to Muis Zakat beneficiaries only)
4. Income Tax Statement for self-employed family members Additional Documents for Diploma & University Level:
5. Death / Divorce Certificate / Court Letter (If applicable) 1. Applicant’s Payslip/ CPF Contribution Statement (For Part-Time Students only)
6. Student Pass / Matriculation Card

2. Letter of confirmation of student status* (e.g PEI, Student Portal etc.)

*Note: Offer letter is not accepted

7. Latest Examination Results
8. Bank Statements

 

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SCHOOL LEVEL BURSARIES

Category Level Criteria Exam Results PCI / GHI Quantum
MOE Schools

Secondary

JC / Pre-University

Schools recognized by MOE Pass $1,400 / $5,600

$400

$550

Madrasah
The Muis Madrasah Bursary

Primary

Secondary

Pre-University / Diploma / IB

Zakat Recipient 60% and above for Arabic & Islamic Studies subjects NA $3,300
Non-Zakat Recipient PCI below $500 $1,500
Non-Zakat Recipient PCI $500 – $1,400

$550

$650

$700

 

 

DIPLOMA LEVEL BURSARIES

Category Criteria PCI / GHI Quantum
Diploma (Ukhrawi) Full-time studies ONLY

$2,500 / $10,000

$1,250
Diploma (Polytechnic) Full-time studies ONLY $1,250
Private Institution Diploma (Secular)

1. Full-time studies ONLY.

2. Minimum study period of 2 years.

(For a study period of less than 2 years, applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

UNIVERSITY LEVEL BURSARIES

Category Criteria PCI / GHI Quantum

Bachelor’s Degree

Secular & Ukhrawi

1. Part-time studies – local-based institutions only.

2. Full-time studies – local institutions & overseas.

Singapore: $2,500 / $10,000

 

 

Overseas: $2,750 / $13,750

Part-Time: $1,300

Full-Time: $2,500

Masters Degree

Secular & Ukhrawi

1. Part-time studies – local-based institutions only. Applicants will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

2. Full-time studies – local institutions & overseas.

Part-Time: $1,600

Full-Time: $3,000

PhD

Secular & Ukhrawi

Full-time studies ONLY – local institutions & overseas. Full-Time: $3,000

THE MAYBANK ISLAMIC BERHAD (MIB) UNDERGRADUATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME

Category Criteria PCI Quantum

Bachelor’s Degree

Number of awards available: 20

1. Singaporean Muslim, age 25 & below

2. Family per capita income (PCI) of $500 and below

3. Year 1 (2025) undergraduates only

4. Enrolled FULL-TIME in the following universities only:

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

5. Eligible courses of study:

Economics

Accounting & Finance

Actuarial Science

Information technology

Mathematics

Other courses relevant to Banking

6. Active participation in extracurricular, social and voluntary activities preferred

*Students receiving other sources of financial assistance may apply.

*Recipients’ academic results will be requested at the following year.

$2,000 $10,000

LBKM SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Period: 2 June to 20 June 2025

CLOSED

  

Common Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Singapore Citizen
  2. Good record of community involvement
  3. Full-Time Studies only 

Please email any enquiries to enquiries@lbkm.org.sg.

Documents Required
1)   Recent passport-sized photograph 7)    2 Referee Reports
2)   NRIC / Passport 8)    Mission Statement
3)   Letter of acceptance / enrolment from university

9)    Research Proposal

(for Postgraduate Students Only)

4)   Latest examination results 10)  Publication(s) if any
5)   All academic transcripts 11) Financing Documents: Bank Statement / Recent Payslip / Letter of Sponsorship, Grant, or Award
6)   All certificates obtained

– All documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official certified English translation.

– All documents are to be submitted in soft copy.

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Level of Study Category Criteria Quantum
Postgraduate

Prestigious

Scholarship

1.      Full-time studies

2.      A good Honours degree

Selection will be based on Course of Study, Research Topic & Research Supervisor.

Applicants pursuing Islamic Studies may also apply under this category.

 

$15,000
Postgraduate Merit

[ NOT OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ]

Applicants who do not fit the criteria of the Prestigious category, but are meritorious, may be considered by the selection panel for the Merit Scholarship.

$7,500
Postgraduate

PPIS-LBKM

Scholarship

(1 scholarship per year)

1.    Female student

2.    Full-Time studies

3.    Part-Time studies, applicable for local institutions only

4.    Eligible fields of study:

·         Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

·         Women’s Studies

·         Gerontology

·         Geriatrics

·         Community Work

·         Any relevant fields as endorsed by the selection panel

$15,000
Postgraduate Alla’udin-Masjid Khalid Scholarship

1.      Full-Time studies

2.      Pursuing research in trust, confidence and security building in diverse communities

3.      Eligible fields of study:

·         Defence Technology and Systems

·         Cybersecurity

·         Strategic Studies

·         International Relations

·         Other relevant fields endorsed by the selection panel

$15,000
Postgraduate

Alami-Rukaiyah

Scholarship

(Not offered in 2025)

1. Certified Ustaz / Ustazah under Asatizah Recognition Scheme (ARS)

2. Secured admission into MSc (Asian Studies) Programme at S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) of Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

3. Must select 4 courses on Interreligious Relations offered in the above MSc Programme

4. Course of Study may be Full-Time / Part-Time

$10,000
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Level of Study Category Criteria Quantum
Undergraduate

Prestigious

Scholarship

Applicant must be studying at the Top 10 World Universities ranked by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings & QS World University Rankings

2024 University Rankings:

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

2. University of Cambridge

3. University of Oxford

4. Harvard University

5. Stanford University

6. Imperial College London

7. Princeton University

8. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

9. University of California, Berkeley

10. Yale University

11. University College London

12. ETH Zurich

13. National University of Singapore (NUS)

 

$10,000
Undergraduate Merit

[ NOT OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ]

Applicants who do not fit the criteria of the Prestigious category, but are meritorious, may be considered by the selection panel for the Merit Scholarship.

$5,000
Undergraduate Iconic Scholarship

1. Undergraduates in local/overseas universities

2. Results: GPA representing at least 75%

3. Eligible Field of Studies:

Field of Study Name of Scholarship
Community Work / Sociology / Social Sciences The Che Zahara Noor Mohamed Scholarship
Islamic Studies The Kiyai Hj Ahmad Zuhri Mutammim Scholarship
Law The Professor Ahmad Ibrahim Scholarship
Malay Language & Literature The Muhammad Ariff Ahmad Scholarship
Arts / Music The Zubir Said Scholarship
Business / Finance The Ambo Sooloh Scholarship
Mass Communication The Tan Sri Dr Abdul Samad Bin Ismail Scholarship
Political Science The Mohamed Eunos Abdullah Scholarship
Medicine The Dr Hafeezudin Sirajuddin Moonshi Scholarship
$5,000
Undergraduate

Future Economy Scholarship

(STEM fields)

1. Undergraduates in local/overseas universities

2. Results: GPA representing at least 75%

3. Eligible Field of Studies:

·      Information Systems Technology & Design (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Infocomm Technology, Cyber / Information Security, Digital Media, Data Science)

·      Biomedical Sciences

·      Energy & Chemical Engineering

·      Engineering Systems & Design

·      Engineering Product Development

·      Other future economy courses

$5,000
Undergraduate

PERGERAQ

Al-Qur’an & Qira’at Scholarship

  1. Madrasah undergraduates in recognised universities.
  2. Pursuing an Islamic Studies degree majoring in Al Quran e.g. Bachelor Degree in Al Quran and Sunnah
  3. Results: GPA representing 75%
  4. Optional: Pursuing certification in Tahfiz/Talaqqi/Qiraat locally or abroad.
  5. Good interpersonal skills
$5,000

In Review

In Review

    LBKM School Top-up Fund (STUF) 2026:

    Extra Transport Aid for MOE FAS Students

     

    Are you an MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) recipient looking for additional help with your child’s daily transport costs? The LBKM School Top-up Fund (STUF) is here to ensure that no child is disadvantaged in the pursuit of education due to financial constraints.

    The STUF provides essential, supplementary aid to students already under the MOE FAS scheme.

     

    What is the LBKM School Top-up Fund (STUF)?

    The LBKM STUF offers $20 monthly EZ-link top-up assistance to every eligible student, provided on top of the MOE FAS transport credit. This additional financial support helps alleviate the burden of public transport fares, making sure every student can get to school easily and consistently.

     

    Who is Eligible for STUF?

    To qualify for the LBKM School Top-up Fund, students must meet all the following criteria:

    • Primary, Secondary and JC/Pre-University students in MOE Schools.
    • Students must be receiving the MOE FAS.
    • Students must be taking public transport to school.

     

    Application Period: 23 December 2025 – 31 December 2025

    Documents Required for Application

    Please prepare digital copies of the following documents to complete your LBKM STUF 2026 application:

    • Student’s NRIC/Birth Certificate (BC)
    • School posting email or message
    • Front of the EZ-link card
    • School year-end result slip (all pages)
    • MOE FAS/School FAS letter
    • Bank statement clearly indicating the bank account number and full name in the bank account

    Terms & Conditions

    Successful applicants are required to provide photo proof of the monthly EZ-link top-up being completed. This proof must be sent monthly via WhatsApp to the designated LBKM number (to be provided upon successful application), upon receiving the assistance. Failure to submit the monthly photo proof will void all future applications for the LBKM School Top-up Fund.

    FINANCIAL AID LINKS

    Schools

    Secular Schools

    Madrasah

    Polytechnic – Diploma

    Tertiary

    ITE

    FAQ for Bursary Applications


    1. Who exactly are the household members?

    Family members who live at the same residence are considered part of your household.

    If one or both of your parents are working or living overseas, they are still considered household members.

    The following individuals are not counted as household members and should be excluded from your household listing:

    • Married siblings, their spouses, and their children
    • Aunts and uncles who have their own family nucleus
    • Domestic helpers

    2. How is the PCI (Per Capita Income) calculated?

    PCI = (Total Family Income + Applicant income) ÷ (Total Number of Family Members + Applicant) 

    Only 20% of Sibling’s and Grandparent’s income will be counted in the Gross Household Income (GHI) to derive the family PCI.

    3. When will the bursary amount be disbursed?

    It will be disbursed approximately three months after the application closing date.

    4. I have multiple siblings/children. Can I submit an application for each of them?

    Yes. You can submit an application for each of them using the same email address.

    5. How can I check my application status?

    To view your application status, please click this link: LBKM Verification

    You will be required to enter your mobile number for OTP verification. Please ensure that you use the same mobile number you provided in your application form during submission.

    6. Why am I not eligible to receive the bursary?

    Here are the following reasons why you are not eligible:

    • PCI and/or GHI exceeding the specified amount in the criteria
    • You have graduated
    • You are receiving other institutions administered bursaries / scholarships in the same academic year
    • You have not progressed to the following academic year
    • You are due to graduate within 6 months of the application deadline
    • Your diploma is less than 2 years of duration of study
    • Wrong application period

    LBKM currently does not provide bursaries for the following levels/schools:

    • Primary Secular
    • ITE Higher Nitec and Nitec
      • For ITE students, please enquire at your respective colleges for the available bursaries/financial assistance schemes.
    • Not MOE registered schools
    • SPED schools that do not have the national curriculum