MENDAKI - Dr Abdul Aziz Ali Scholarship

The scholarship was introduced in October 2006. It aims to alleviate the financial hardship faced by Muslim medical or dental students who do not currently qualify for other scholarships and bursaries.

Application Period

13 May 2026 – 15 Jul 2026 (Academic Year : Aug 26 - May 27)

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Singapore Muslim Citizens or Permanent Resident of Singapore.
2. Year 1 to year 5 medical or dental students studying at a local or overseas universities recognised by PSC.
3. Academic excellence is the primary criterion for selection. However, when results are comparable, applicants with lower per capita income will be prioritised

Value of Award

1. Year 1 Students : $3,000 per year
   Total number of Awards Available : 5
2. Year 2 to Year 5 Students : $3,000 per year

Total number of Awards Available : 3

Terms and Conditions

1. Priority will be given to applicants from low-income families.
2. Only complete applications with all mandatory documents provided will be processed. Applications that do not fulfill the eligibility requirements will be rejected.
3. Applicants will be shortlisted based on a competitive evaluation among eligible applicants. Do note that fulfilling the eligibility requirements does not automatically result in an award.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
5. The Scholarship is intended to support the recipient’s educational expenses such as tuition fees, course materials, living expenses and fees for institution-organised educational activities.
6. Recipients must re-apply to be considered for the Scholarship in the following academic year, subject to meeting all the eligibility criteria.

Mandatory Documents Required for Your Application

1. Applicant’s latest academic transcript results clearly indicating:
   1. Full Name
   2. Name of Course & Level and
   3. Subject Score or CGPA
2. Proof of student confirmation into Institution clearly indicating:
   1. Full Name
   2. Name of Course and
   3. Start Date
3. In no more than 250 words, share your achievements & outline your goals for the next 5 & 10 years.
4. Other supporting documents if any.

Application Procedure

1. All applications must be submitted online.
2. Processing will take up to 4 weeks.
3. Shortlisted applicants will be notified.

NOTE : MENDAKI’s decision on the outcome of all applications shall be final and not subject to further review or appeal.

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