MENDAKI – MiRXES Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does MENDAKI – MiRXES Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Support package, research attachments, and selection criteria for the MENDAKI–MiRXES Scholarship backing Malay/Muslim undergraduates and postgraduates in life sciences and biotech.

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.

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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