Such candidates are still eligible to apply. Besides academic achievement, active participation in community activities and keen interest to contribute to the community will also be assessed during the selection process.

Candidates who break the bond will be considered as having breached the agreement and will have to pay a penalty.

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.

The decision made by the Muis Scholarship Committee is final and appeals will not be entertained.

Muis will award between two to three scholarships for postgraduate studies each year, depending on the availability of deserving candidates.

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.

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.

Candidates are encouraged to apply to a local or overseas university on their own.

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.

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.

Past recipients of the Muis Postgraduate Scholarship/Muis Financial Grant are not eligible to apply again until they have completed their bond period.

Candidates who fulfill the requirements but who have been offered other scholarships are still allowed to apply for the Muis Postgraduate Scholarship.

Candidates must complete their studies and attain the degree within the following specified period:

• Masters - 2 years

• PhD - 5 years

This Scholarship is open to outstanding graduates (both Madrasah & non-Madrasah) from local and overseas universities with keen interest to pursue further studies on Islam, Muslim societies and other fields (as listed under the preferred fields of study) which are relevant to the community’s progress and development.

The Scholarship is eligible for:

• Outstanding graduates (both Madrasah & non-Madrasah) from local and overseas universities with keen interest to pursue further studies on Islam, Muslim societies and other fields Muslim citizens, permanent residents and children of Singapore citizens or permanent residents (who have resided in Singapore for at least 5 years before the date of application).

• Have obtained outstanding Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in any field of study.

• Preferably be between 21 and 40 years old at the time of application.

The scholarship will cover payment of tuition fees and other approved charges for the period of study. The award will also include living expenses, accommodation, costs of relevant developmental programmes and return economy airfare.

Muis will pay all tuition fees and other approved charges directly to the place of study upon receipt of invoice or any supporting documents. All other allowances to recipients shall be made twice yearly.