What if the candidates break the bond?
Candidates who break the bond will be considered as having breached the agreement and will have to pay a penalty.
Are successful candidates required to sign a bond?
Successful candidates will be required to sign an undertaking and abide by the rules and regulations stipulated in the undertaking. Successful candidates will be required to serve a bond ranging from five to seven years with Muis or other approved agencies in consultation with Muis.
Can unsuccessful candidates appeal the decision made by the Muis Scholarship Committee?
The decision made by the Muis Scholarship Committee is final and appeals will not be entertained.
How many scholarships will Muis award annually?
Muis will award between two to three scholarships for postgraduate studies each year, depending on the availability of deserving candidates.
What would happen to successful candidates who are unable to attain the degree within the specified period?
Successful candidates who are unable to attain the degree and complete the studies within the specified period without any valid reasons are subjected to a penalty.
Is a candidate whose application has been accepted still eligible to apply for the scholarship scheme?
Candidates who have been granted admission into the university less than a year prior to the scholarship application are still eligible to apply for the postgraduate scholarship.
Will Muis assist in the university admission for candidates who have not applied to any university?
Candidates are encouraged to apply to a local or overseas university on their own.
Are the candidates allowed to choose the university and field of study?
Candidates are given the opportunity to choose the university in consultation with Muis. The fields of study must be within the areas specified by Muis.
Will the returning scholars have a ready-made position in Muis when they return from the studies?
There will be positions available in Muis for returning scholars assigned to the institution. They may not necessarily work in Muis upon completion of their studies.
They may be deployed and assigned elsewhere based on Muis’ best judgement of the needs of the community prevailing then.
Are past recipients of the Muis Postgraduate Scholarship/Muis Financial Grant eligible to apply again?
Past recipients of the Muis Postgraduate Scholarship/Muis Financial Grant are not eligible to apply again until they have completed their bond period.