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Scholarships & Bursaries

MENDAKI administers scholarships and bursaries for deserving Muslim students in both academic and non-academic fields.

Anugerah Belia Cemerlang MENDAKI (MENDAKI Youth Promise Awards)

Introduction

Anugerah Belia Cemerlang MENDAKI aims to inspire the community towards embracing lifelong learning and support youths in their quest in attaining various peaks of excellence. This award was formerly known as the Goh Chok Tong Youth Promise Award (GCTYPA).  

Objectives

  • To provide inspiration to the community by identifying and recognising Malay/Muslim youths who can be role models in the community.
  • To help Malay/Muslim youths with potential in diverse fields beyond traditional academic areas to further develop themselves and realise their potential.
  • To support adult learners to complete their post-secondary education and acquisition of new skills.

Eligibility Criteria (Overseas & Local)

  • Nominees must be Malay/Muslim Singapore citizens between 18 and 35 years of age.
  • Nominees must be enrolled in a course of study beyond traditional academic areas, such as in the domains of culinary, sports, music, design and creative industries; performing and visual arts
  • The Award will also consider nominations of students who display multi-disciplinarity in their fields of study, combining the abovementioned fields with ICT, an emerging field
  • Nominees must be persons with high integrity and moral character
  • Nominees must be accepted full-time into institutions either locally or overseas to pursue the approved course of study, apprenticeship and skills or talents development opportunities in the field of interest

Eligibility Criteria (Study Awards)

  • Nominees must be Malay/Muslim Singapore citizens between 20 and 35 years of age.
  • Nominees must be enrolled in a course of study leading to formal qualification i.e. NITEC, Diploma, National Examinations (GCE O,GCE N) and above.
  • Nominees must be persons with good character
  • Nominees must be referred by national/community agencies
  • Nominees must be accepted into local institutions 

Value of Awards

The value of the  awards are:
  • One Overseas Scholarship award worth up to $50,000 
  • Three Local Scholarship awards worth up to $10,000 each
  • Four Study Awards worth up to $5,000 each

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Procedures

  • Candidature for the award is by nomination only.  
  • All nominations must include testimonials of past achievements and supporting documents.
  • Third party recommendations to vouch for applicant’s character and integrity must also be provided.

Click here to access Frequently Asked Questions

Application Period

Application period for Anugerah Belia Cemerlang MENDAKI (Study Awards) is from 1 May to 31 May 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

Application period for Anugerah Belia Cemerlang MENDAKI (Overseas & Local Awards) is from 1 May to 31 May 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

MENDAKI Fellowship Award

Introduction

The Fellowship is a new initiative that supports Malay/Muslim Singaporeans in their journey towards skills mastery through work experience regardless of the industries they are in. This is in line with MENDAKI’s focus on lifelong learning to remain relevant and build future readiness. 

Objectives

  • To support early to mid-career professionals to develop skills mastery in the Future Economy 
  • To provide inspiration to the community by championing lifelong learning and skills mastery

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be professionals with at least 5 years of relevant work experience looking to pursue skills mastery locally or overseas via internship, industry attachment or professional courses
  • Applicants must provide letter of acceptance into the programme 
  • Work internship/attachment must be in the same industry as current employment 
  • Applicants must be persons with high integrity and moral character

Value

Up to two Fellowships will be awarded annually. Each fellowship carries a value of up to  to $20,000. 

Application Procedures

  • All applicants must include relevant documents as per checklist in application form.
  • Third party recommendations to vouch for applicant’s character and integrity must also be provided.

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Period

Application period is from 1 May to 31 May 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

  

Special Achievement Award for Excellence (Non-Academic)

Introduction

The award is to honour students who have done exceptionally well in the non-academic field.

Objectives

  • To recognise the students who has attained commendable achievements in the non-academic field. 
  • To inspire Malay/Muslim youths to achieve excellence in diversified areas and be role models in the community 

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must:
  • Be Malay/Muslim Singapore citizens aged 14 to 25.
  • Have attained an award at the National, Regional or International platforms in a non-academic field (please refer to Annex A)
  • Have attained the award in the period between Jan 2017 and June 2018
  • Have attained the award in an individual category
  • Be full-time students and have passed a recent academic examination
  • Past recipients may reapply should they display progress from their previous achievement.
Progress in platform
E.g. A recipient who attained a National award in 2017 may reapply if he/she attained a Regional award in 2018.

Progress in placing
E.g. A recipient who attained a 2nd place in 2017 may reapply if he/she attained a 1st place in 2018.

Value of Award

Category Value of Awards
Student with International award
(1st, 2nd, and 3rd)		 $1,000 cheque and a Certificate of Achievement
Student with Regional award
(1st, 2nd and 3rd)		 $600 cheque and a Certificate of Achievement
Student with National award
(1st only)		 $300 cheque and a Certificate of Achievement 


Application Procedure

  • Candidature for the award is by nomination only. 
  • All nominations MUST include Certificates of Achievements as supporting documents of events mentioned in the application form.
  • Third party recommendations to vouch for applicant’s character and integrity must also be provided.
  • Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
For details on the award, please check the Annex.

Application Period

Application period is from 1 May to 31 May 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767


Singapore Airlines - MENDAKI Undergraduate Scholarship


Introduction:

Singapore Airlines' undergraduate scholarship scheme was started in 1977, with the objective of identifying and recruiting talent for management positions within the Singapore Airlines Group.

Courses:

All courses are considered except Architecture, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Dentistry, Law, Medicine and Pharmacy.

Where tenable:

Top Universities Overseas.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must be a Muslim Singapore Citizen
  • Strong academic records in Secondary School and Junior College/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Polytechnic
  • Strong leadership qualities as demonstrated in CCA and National Service (if applicable)

Condition of Awards:

Successful applicants are required to sign a bond to serve Singapore Airlines for 6 years.

Value of Awards:

  • Tuition and other compulsory fees,
  • maintenance allowance,
  • one-off pre-studies allowance,
  • air passage at beginning and end of course,
  • annual trip to any point on Singapore Airlines’ global network.
  • reimbursement of university application and entrance test fees.
  • vacation attachment to a Singapore Airlines’ office.
 

Application Period

Application deadline is 2 weeks after release of 'A' level results. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

MENDAKI-Merchant Scholarship

Introduction

The scholarship was introduced in August 2006.

Objective

The objective of the scholarship is to encourage students to continue to do well in  their studies at the polytechnics.

The preferred courses for the scholarship include Bioengineering, Health & Life  Sciences, Nursing, Multimedia and Animation, Digital Media Design and Engineering.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Student must be a Muslim Singaporean
  • Student must obtain at least 2 distinctions and a minimum of a B3 grade in 4 other subjects in their GCE O level examination or equivalent.
  • Student from low-income family will be given priority.
  • Scholar must maintain a good academic performance for the whole duration of their study at the polytechnic. 

Value of Award

  • One scholarship is available each year to first year polytechnic student.
  • Each scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fee and $1,000/- as living allowance per annum.
  • Duration of the scholarship is up to a minimum period of study leading to a diploma or maximum of 3 years whichever is lower.
  • The scholarship is disbursed yearly for the whole duration of the course of study subject to satisfactory performance of the scholar.
  • The scholar must submit a copy of his/her examination results yearly to Yayasan MENDAKI.

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Period

Applications are closed. 

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

MENDAKI-Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (MENDAKI-ISCA) Scholarship (Accounting) - Nominations by Universities


Introduction

The Scholarship was introduced in 1987

Course

Final year accountancy students in NUS/NTU/SMU/SIT/SUTD.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Muslim Singapore citizens
  • Full-time students 
  • Have passed first and second year-end examinations with a Grade C minimum
  • The Head of Accountancy department of NUS/NTU/SMU/SIT/SUTD nominates the candidate for the award


Value of Award

One scholarship worth $1,500 is available each year.

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.


Application Period

Application is by nomination. Application period is from 15 Jun to 14 Jul 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

MENDAKI - Institution of Engineers Singapore (MENDAKI-IES) Scholarship (Engineering) - Nominations by Polytechnics & Universities


Introduction

This scholarship was introduced in 1985.

Course

Engineering in local Polytechnics, NUS/NTU/SIT/SUTD.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Muslim Singapore Citizens.
  • Full time undergraduates of NUS/NTU/SIT/SUTD (2nd to 4th year only)
  • Full time polytechnic students (3rd year only)
  • Pass all year-end examinations with at least a Grade ‘C’ average.
  • Nominees should not be in receipt of other scholarship or bursary

Value of Award

  • Two scholarships are available every year, one each for undergraduate and polytechnic students.
  • It is worth $2,000 for undergraduates and $1,500 for polytechnic students.

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Period

Application is by nomination. Application period is from 15 Jun to 14 Jul 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

MENDAKI - Dr Abdul Aziz Ali Scholarship


Introduction

The scholarship was introduced in October 2006.

Objective

To alleviate the financial hardship faced by Malay/ Muslim medical or dental students who do not currently qualify for other scholarships and bursaries.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Student must be a Malay/Muslim Singaporean
  • Each scholarship is tenable for 1 year only to medical or dental students studying at a local or overseas universities 
  • Student from any year (Year 1 to Year 5) can apply for the award
  • Students with good academic results are to be given priority for the award. However if the results are comparable, then those with a lower per capita income would be given priority

Value of Award

Total of 8 scholarships are available each year to medical or dental students
  • 3 scholarships for Year 2 - Year 5 students
  • 5 scholarships for Year 1 students
 
Each scholarship covers a living allowance of $3,000 only.
 

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Period

Application period is from 15 Jun to 14 Jul 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

MENDAKI-Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation (MENDAKI-SCCCF) Scholarship


Objective

The objective of the scholarship is to reward top Malay-Muslim Singaporeans or Singapore PR students who will be pursuing their undergraduate studies in any of the local universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT & SUTD).

The scholarship will be used to finance their university fees or cover the living allowances during their term of study.

Eligibility Criteria

Students in their first year of study are eligible for the award.

Students with good academic results are to be given priority for the award. However if the results are comparable, then those with a lower family income should be given priority.

Value of Award

Four (4) Scholarships of $5,000 (one-off) each per year are available for first year university students.

Service Commitment

  • No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.
  • Recipients will receive a free membership to the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and its Scholars Network in the year of award of the Scholarship.
  • Recipients shall attend at least one meeting session and volunteer at events and ceremonies organised by the SCCCI and/or its Scholars Network.

Application Period

Application period is from 15 Jun to 14 Jul 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

MENDAKI Scholarship (University)


Introduction

The scholarship was introduced in 1995.  It aims to reward top students who had performed exceptionally well at both GCE ‘A’ level examinations and Polytechnics.

Course

Preferred courses include Health & Life Sciences, Medicine, Multimedia Design, Engineering.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are a Muslim who are a Singapore Citizen
  • You are commencing first-year studies in a full-time Degree course in any of the following institutions:
a. National University of Singapore
b. Nanyang Technological  University 
c. Singapore Management University
d. Singapore Institute of Technology
e. Singapore University of Technology and Design
f. Singapore University of Social Sciences

  • You obtained 5 distinctions (including English) in the GCE ‘O’ level examination
  • You obtained 3 distinctions (including General Paper) in the GCE ‘A’ level examination OR a Polytechnic Diploma with a Certificate of Merit
  • You obtained minimum aggregate of 37 points for the International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Male applicants must have completed their National Service
  • You possess good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA)

Value of Award

  • One scholarship worth $4,000 per annum is available each year to first year student
  • The scholarship is disbursed yearly for the duration of the course of study subject to satisfactory performance of the scholar

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Period

Application period is from 15 Jun to 14 Jul 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767


MENDAKI Scholarship (Polytechnic)


Introduction

The scholarship was introduced in 1995. It aims to reward students wishing to pursue courses at any of the local government polytechnics.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are a Muslim Singapore Citizen or Muslim Permanent Resident of Singapore who has been residing in Singapore for at least 5 years immediately before being admitted to the institution.\

  • You are commencing first-year studies in a full-time Diploma course in any of the following institutions:
a. Nanyang Polytechnic
b. Ngee Ann Polytechnic
c. Singapore Polytechnic
d. Temasek Polytechnic
e. Republic Polytechnic

  • You obtained outstanding results in :
a. Singapore Cambridge GCE ‘O’ or GCE ‘A’ level examinations, preferably with 3 distinctions; or
b. Nitec Higher Nitec with cumulative GPA score of 3.5 and above

  • You possess good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA)

Condition

Interviews will be held for short listed candidates after they have been accepted by the Polytechnic.

Value of Award

  • Three scholarships worth $2,000 each are available each year to first year students.
  • The scholarship is disbursed yearly for the duration of the course of study subject to satisfactory performance of the scholar

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Period

Applications are closed. 

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

Special Malay Bursary (University)


Introduction

Before 1995, the Public Service Commission (PSC) administered the Special Malay Bursary (SMB) for Malay students studying in the local tertiary institutions. 

In 1995, MENDAKI took over the administration of the SMB.

Condition

  • Applicants must apply and complete the admission procedures required by the institutions. They must inform MENDAKI on the outcome of their application to the institution. Applicants who are successful in obtaining a place in the institution must apply for MENDAKI Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) scheme if the family per capita income does not exceed $1,500.
  • Applicants from the low-income family will be given priority
  • Interviews will be held for short listed candidates after they have been accepted by the University. Successful candidate will need to furnish two guarantors.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are a Malay Singapore Citizen and have been residing in Singapore for at least 5 years immediately before being admitted to the institution
  • You are commencing first-year studies in a full-time Degree course in any of the following institutions:
a. National University of Singapore
b. Nanyang Technological University / National Institute of Education
c. Singapore Management University
d. Singapore Institute of Technology
e. Singapore University of Technology and Design
f.  Singapore University of Social Sciences

  • You obtained outstanding results in :
a. Singapore Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and GCE ‘A’ level examinations; and/or
b. Polytechnic Diploma with a Certificate of Merit
c. International Baccalaureate Diploma

  • You possess good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA)
  • Male applicants must have completed their National Service

Value of Award

Living allowance worth $3,400 per annum is available each year to successful candidates. Tuition fee either at 100%, 75% or 50% based on your application for TTFS, as mentioned above.

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Period

Application period is from 15 Jun to 14 Jul 2018. Click here to apply via BrightSparks.

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

Special Malay Bursary (Polytechnic)


Introduction

Before 1995, the Public Service Commission (PSC) administered the Special Malay Bursary (SMB) for Malay students studying in the local tertiary institutions. In 1995, MENDAKI took over the administration of the SMB.

Eligibility

  • You are eligible to apply for the bursary if:
  • You are a Malay Singapore Citizen or Malay Permanent Resident of Singapore who has been residing in Singapore for at least 5 years immediately before being admitted to the institution.
  • You are commencing first-year studies in a full-time Diploma course in any of the following institutions;
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Singapore Polytechnic
- Temasek Polytechnic
- Republic Polytechnic

  • You obtained outstanding results in :
- Singapore Cambridge GCE ‘O’ or GCE ‘A’ level examinations, preferably with 2 distinctions; or
- Nitec / Higher Nitec with cumulative GPA score of 3.5 and above

  • You possess good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA)

Condition

  • Applicants must apply and complete the admission procedures required by the institutions. They must inform MENDAKI on the outcome of their application to the institution. Applicants who are successful in obtaining a place in the institution must apply for MENDAKI Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) scheme if the family per capita income does not exceed $1,500.
  • Applicants from the low-income family will be given priority
  • Interviews will be held for short listed candidates after they have been accepted by the Polytechnic. Successful candidate will need to furnish two guarantors.

Value

  • Living allowance worth $1,700 per annum is available each year to successful candidates.
  • Tuition fee either at 100%, 75% or 50% based on your application for TTFS, as mentioned above.

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Period

Applications are closed. 

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

PSB - MENDAKI Scholarship


Introduction

The scholarship was introduced in March 2014.   
 

Objective

The PSB Academy – MENDAKI Scholarship is a collaborative effort towards enhancing the Malay/Muslim community’s educational journey. Yayasan MENDAKI, together with PSB Academy, is taking the opportunity to increase the provision of academic opportunities to the Malay/Muslim community through the joint scholarship programme.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to Muslim Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents
• All applicants must meet entry requirements for relevant academic programme
• Applicants must not in receipt of any other scholarship / bursary

Value


Programme

Number of Scholarships Available Per Year

Financial Coverage of Scholarship

Full-Time Diploma / Part-Time Diploma

20

100% of Course Fees only

Full-Time Degree Programme (Degrees from Edinburgh Napier University & Coventry University)

1

100% of Course Fees only

Part-Time Degree Programme (Degrees from Edinburgh Napier University & Coventry University)

2

50% of Course Fees only

Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.

Application Procedure

All applications for the Scholarship will be made directly to PSB Academy:

PSB Academy City Campus
6 Raffles Blvd, 03-200, Singapore 039594

PSB Academy STEM Campus
Jackson Square
11 Lor 3 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319579

General Enquiries
Tel: 6390 9000
Email: contactus@psb-academy.edu.sg 


PSB Academy Programmes*


DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
• Part Time/Full Time - Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)
• Part Time - Diploma in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) (PT)
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in Business Administration
• Part Time - Diploma in Business Administration (Human Resource Management) (PT)
• Part Time - Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing Management) (PT)
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in InfoComm Technology
• Part Time/Full Time - Diploma in Media and Communications
• Part Time - Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sport Coaching) (PT)
• Part Time - Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Exercise and Fitness) (PT) 

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY 
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Finance
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Marketing
• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
• Bachelor of Arts (HONOURS) Festival and Event Management
• Bachelor of Arts (HONOURS) Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Arts Business Management
• Bachelor of Science Sport and Exercise Science (PT)
 
* This list of programmes is subject to change by PSB Academy.
 
For more information on PSB Academy programmes, please visit www.psb-academy.edu.sg



Yayasan MENDAKI – Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship

Introduction

The scholarship was introduced in December 2016.


Objective

The objective of the scholarship is to encourage students to continue to do well in their studies at the ITE and progress to Higher Nitec and Polytechnic and University.


Course

The preferred courses for the scholarship but not limited to include Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Security Technology,  Cyber & Network Security, Computer & Networking,  Interactive Design,   Community Care & Social Services, Nursing.

 

Eligibility Criteria

·         Student must be a Singaporean Malay/Muslim.

·         Student must submit a short paragraph personal statement to express what they want to do after finishing the course they have chosen.

·         Student must obtained good results in 

o     GCE ‘N’ qualification, the aggregate score for Mathematics and best 3 subjects must not exceed 9 points or

o    GCE ‘O’ qualification, the aggregate score for English Language, Mathematics and best 3 subjects must not exceed 26 points. 

·         Student with good academic results will be given priority for the award. However if the results are comparable, then those with a lower family income shall be given priority. 


Value of Award

·        One scholarship is available to First Year Nitec/Higher Nitec students.

·        Each Scholarship worth S$3,500 per annum and is intended to cover tuition fee and living expenses ·   

·        Duration of the scholarship is up to a minimum period of study leading to a Nitec or Higher Nitec or maximum of 4 years whichever is lower.

·        The scholarship is disbursed yearly for the whole duration of the course of study subject to satisfactory performance of the scholar.

·        The scholar must submit a copy of his/her examination results yearly to Yayasan MENDAKI before the fund can be disbursed to the scholar. 


Service Commitment

No bond is required but recipients will be required to complete one community project via MENDAKI.


Click here to download the FAQs


Application Period

Applications are closed. 

For inquiries kindly contact Community Engagement & Recognition
Tel: 6245 5786 or 6245 5767

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