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.
Application Period
| Level of Study | Application Period | Academic Year | |
| University | 1st year only | 1 Jul - 15 Aug 2025 | Aug 25 - May 26 |
Eligibility Criteria
Singapore Muslim Citizens or Permanent Resident of Singapore (regardless of race) who has been residing in Singapore for at least 5 years immediately before being admitted to the institution.
Pursuing first-year studies in a full-time University degree course offered by any of the 6 local Universities:
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
Preferred courses: Health & Life Sciences, Medicine, Multimedia Design, Engineering.
Obtained 3 distinctions (including General Paper) in the GCE ‘A’ level examination OR a Polytechnic Diploma with a Certificate of Merit.
Obtained a minimum aggregate of 37 points for the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Male applicants must have completed their National Service.
Good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA).
Not in receipt of other Scholarships.
Conditions
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.
Applications will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents.
Incomplete applications will be closed.
Applicant must be a confirmed student of the local institutions mentioned above.
Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants.
Being eligible does not guarantee an award.
Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates and being eligible for the interview does not guarantee an award.
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.
Successful applicants need to maintain a minimum cGPA of 3.5/5 throughout their stay in the university.
Value of Award
Living allowance worth $4000 per annum for the duration of the course of study subject to satisfactory performance of the recipients.
The recipient must submit a copy of his/her FINAL examination results yearly to Yayasan MENDAKI before the fund can be disbursed to the recipient.
| Level of Study | Quantum | Number of Recipients | cGPA cut-off for 2nd & subsequent years |
| University | $4000 | 1 | 3.5 / 5 |
Mandatory documents required to submit application
Front and Back Copy of NRIC of applicant and all family members residing in the same household.
Academic results of applicant– The most recent result transcript clearly stating:
Full Name,
Name of Course & Level and
Subject Score or CGPA.
Proof of student confirmation into Institution clearly stating:
Full Name,
Name of Course and
Start Date.
Family Members’ Particulars Form. Please download the form here: Family Members’ Particulars Form 2025.
All employed working adults in the household to submit latest Payslip or official Letter from Employer stating latest Pay.
Self-employed household members to submit latest Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Notice of Assessment (NOA).
Unemployed adults in the household to submit latest CPF Contribution Statement.
All relevant Certificate of Marriage, Death Certificate, Divorce Certificate, etc
In 150 words, share your achievements & your goals in the next 5 & 10 yrs in MS Word Format.
Other supporting Documents if any.
Application Procedure
First time applicants must create an account to be able to proceed with the application.
Applications should be submitted via MyMENDAKI portal by clicking the Tab on the right.
We will be in touch with you within 6 to 8 weeks upon closure of the application window.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Yayasan MENDAKI’s decision on the outcome of all applications shall be final and not subject to further review or appeal.
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