GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding, eligibility, and post-graduation pathway for the tripartite GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship supporting Singaporean Malay/Muslim undergraduates at NUS, NTU, or SMU.

TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.

Quick fit map

• This is a GIC and MENDAKI pathway for Malay/Muslim Singaporeans: Community eligibility is central.
• Course, university, and bond fit must line up: The award is tied to NUS, NTU, or SMU and a GIC pathway.
• Show finance curiosity, service, and long-term commitment: The application needs both academic strength and mission fit.

Concrete example: A JC student interested in economics can prepare transcripts, CCA or service records, and one market-related reflection, then explain how a GIC career connects to community contribution.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application dates not listed; GIC page last updated 27 Nov 2025-check the portal for the live window.
• Official Portals: GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship - GIC Careers • GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship - Yayasan MENDAKI
• Who It Targets: Singaporean Malay/Muslim students in pre-university or tertiary pathways (JC/IP/IB/polytechnic) who plan to pursue undergraduate studies at NUS, NTU, or SMU with ambitions in finance and investment
• Fields of Study: Any discipline at the three partner universities except Medicine and Dentistry
• Bond: 3 years with GIC after graduation, feeding into the GIC Professionals Programme (GPP)

Award Components

• Tuition & Fees: Full coverage of tuition and compulsory university fees for the approved course of study.
• Living Support: Monthly living allowance plus learning opportunities such as overseas exchange programmes, summer schools, and finance-related seminars.
• Development Track: Structured internships, job rotations, networking events, and mentorship during the scholarship.
• Career Placement: GIC indicates pathways into graduate programmes such as the GIC Professionals Programme (GPP), with cross-functional exposure; confirm your exact track in your offer.

Eligibility Highlights

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)