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Introduction

The scheme was introduced in 1985. It is applicable for Engineering students in local Polytechnics and the local autonomous Universities in Singapore. 

Application Period

Eligibility Criteria

1. Muslim Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents who has been residing in Singapore for at least 5 years.

2. Application is by nomination only. Applicants need to be nominated by the Head of their Engineering department and fill up the nomination form with institution's input and attach the completed form as part of the application submission. 

3. Full time undergraduates for 2nd to 4th year only, in any of the following local autonomous universities in Singapore:

       a. National University of Singapore (NUS)

       b. Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

       c. Singapore Management University (SMU)

       d. Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

       e. Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)

       f. Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

4. Passed all year-end examinations with at least a Grade ‘C’ average.

5. Nominees should not be in receipt of other scholarship or bursary.

Conditions

1. Applicants from the low-income family will be given priority.

2. Each applicant needs to submit only ONE application to Yayasan MENDAKI to be eligible for all other schemes. Multiple applications from the same applicant will be closed.

3. Applications will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

4. Applicant must be a confirmed student of the local institutions mentioned above.

5. Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants.

6. Being eligible does not guarantee an award.

7. Interviews may be held for shortlisted candidates and being eligible for the interview does not guarantee an award.

8. The Scholarship shall be used for the recipient’s educational expenses such as tuition fees, course materials, living expenses and fees for other educational activities organised by the institution the recipient is enrolled in.

9. Recipient must re-apply to be considered for the Scholarship in the following academic year, subject to meeting all the eligibility criteria.

Value of Award

Mandatory documents required to submit application

1. A complete MENDAKI-IES Nomination Form (The form can be obtained from your institution).

2. Front and Back Copy of NRIC of applicant and all family members residing in the same household.

3. Applicant’s most recent academic transcript clearly indicating their:

       a. Full Name

       b. Name of Course & Level

       c. Subject Score or CGPA

4. Proof of student confirmation into Institution clearly indicating:

       a. Full Name

       b. Name of Course 

       c. Commencement Date

5. Family Members’ Particulars Form. Please download the form here: Family Members’ Particulars Form 2025.

6. Latest payslip for all employed working adults in the household or official Letter from employer indicating the latest income.

7. Latest Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Notice of Assessment (NOA) for all self-employed household members.

8. Latest CPF Contribution Statement for all Unemployed adults in the household. 

9. All relevant Certificate of Marriage, Death Certificate, Divorce Certificate, etc where applicable. 

10. Please submit a brief essay (under 150 words), sharing your achievements & outlining your goals for the next 5 to 10 yrs, in MS Word Format.

11. Other supporting Documents if any.

Application Procedure 

1. First time applicants must create an account to be able to proceed with the application.

2. Applications should be submitted via MyMENDAKI portal by clicking the Tab on the right.

3. We will be in touch with you within 6 to 8 weeks upon closure of the application window.

4. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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