MENDAKI – MiRXES Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ The MENDAKI–MiRXES Scholarship supercharges Malay/Muslim life sciences talent with tuition funding, biotech research placements, and mentorship—highlight lab excellence, translational impact, and your vision for community health to succeed.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-13)
- Official Portal: MENDAKI – MiRXES Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Malay/Muslim undergraduates and postgraduates in biomedical science, biotechnology, bioengineering, or related disciplines
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs with strong academic records, research aptitude, and household income within MENDAKI's thresholds
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD (bio/life science tracks), plus approved postgraduate programmes
- Award Tenure: Full-term for undergraduates; mid-term conversion possible; postgraduate support assessed case by case
Funding & Research Opportunities
- Tuition and compulsory fee coverage for approved programmes; postgraduate scholars may receive lab consumables grants
- Monthly living allowance scaled to study level (undergrad vs postgraduate), plus technology and conference allowances
- Structured internships and research attachments at MiRXES (diagnostics, molecular assays, clinical collaborations)
- Mentorship by MiRXES scientists and industry partners, with opportunities to present at biotech conferences
Eligibility Priorities
- CGPA ≥ 4.3 or equivalent honours standing; postgraduate applicants should show publications or conference posters
- Evidence of lab or industry experience—capstone projects, biotech internships, or research assistantships
- Passion for community health impact, e.g., involvement in screening programmes, health literacy campaigns, or science outreach
- Willingness to commit to MiRXES attachment schedules and serve as STEM role models within MENDAKI programmes
Application Timeline
- Jan: Application portal opens—prepare transcripts, research portfolio, supervisor recommendations.
- Feb: Submit application with research statement explaining how your work aligns with MiRXES diagnostics mission.
- Mar: Shortlisted candidates deliver a 10-minute research pitch to MiRXES scientists.
- Apr: Panel interview with MENDAKI and MiRXES leadership covering scientific rigour, ethics, and community engagement.
- May: Offers issued; scholars plan attachment schedules with MiRXES labs before semester start.
Tips to Elevate Your Application
- Curate a concise portfolio: abstract, methodology, outcomes, and your role in each research project.
- Discuss how you navigate lab safety, data integrity, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Highlight outreach—science communications, tutoring, or mentorship—showing commitment to uplift future scientists.
- For postgraduates, articulate plans for translation or commercialisation relevant to Singapore's healthcare priorities.
Scholar Journey
- Maintain top academic or research progress; submit semester reports and supervisor feedback to MENDAKI and MiRXES.
- Complete lab rotations across MiRXES units (R&D, validation, manufacturing) to gain end-to-end exposure.
- Serve a short employment bond (generally 1–2 years) contributing to diagnostics development or product expansion.
- Support MENDAKI STEM programmes—conduct workshops, mentor youth research teams, and advocate for biomedical careers.
Stay Updated
- Monitor MENDAKI's announcements and MiRXES corporate news for updates on focus areas and mentor availability.
- Engage with your university's research office early to secure recommendation letters and confirm attachment compatibility.
- Join biotech communities (e.g., SGInnovate events) to build context and network ahead of interviews.
