MENDAKI – Micron Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ The MENDAKI–Micron Scholarship keeps Malay/Muslim engineering talents on track with diploma funding, semiconductor attachments, and mentorship—prove technical excellence, curiosity, and a desire to advance Singapore's advanced manufacturing sector to win it.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-13)
- Official Portal: MENDAKI – Micron Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Malay/Muslim students enrolled in full-time engineering-related diplomas at polytechnics
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizen or PR, GPA ≥ 3.5, strong project portfolio in electronics/semiconductors, leadership or service record, household income within MENDAKI criteria
- Tenable Institutions: All local polytechnics (engineering and technology diplomas)
- Award Type: Mid-term support aimed at second- or third-year students
Award Components
- Tuition fee coverage for remaining diploma semesters after MOE subsidies
- Monthly allowance and lab materials grant to support capstone projects
- Structured internships at Micron's manufacturing sites (process, equipment, data analytics tracks)
- Mentorship with Micron engineers, including career planning workshops and exposure to global teams
Eligibility Signals
- Excellence in core modules (semiconductor physics, mechatronics, data analytics) reflected in GPA and lecturer testimonials
- Participation in competitions (WorldSkills, polytechnic engineering challenges) or industry projects
- Service orientation—STEM outreach, mentoring juniors, or community volunteering with MENDAKI programmes
- Willingness to commit to Micron attachments and a short bond after graduation
Application Flow
- Jan: Register interest; prepare academic transcripts, CCA/service records, and a project portfolio.
- Feb: Submit online application with essay on how you plan to contribute to Singapore's semiconductor ecosystem.
- Mar: Shortlisted candidates take technical aptitude tests and a teamwork simulation.
- Apr: Panel interview with MENDAKI and Micron engineering leaders—prepare to discuss problem-solving examples.
- May: Offers released with internship schedule briefing and mentorship match-up.
How to Stand Out
- Present data-driven project outcomes (e.g., yield improvement, automation prototypes) backed by metrics.
- Explain curiosity for emerging tech (AI in fabs, sustainability in manufacturing) and how you stay updated.
- Highlight leadership in STEM clubs or community teaching (robotics clubs, coding camps).
- Practise articulating ethical considerations in manufacturing and how you would address safety and quality.
Scholar Commitments
- Maintain GPA benchmarks; submit semester reports to MENDAKI and Micron.
- Complete Micron internships or attachments during vacation periods, rotating through different engineering teams.
- Serve a short employment bond (typically up to two years) contributing to Micron's Singapore operations post-graduation.
- Support MENDAKI STEM outreach to inspire more youths into advanced manufacturing careers.
Stay Informed
- Follow MENDAKI's channels for the next scholarship briefing and portfolio clinic.
- Keep in touch with your polytechnic's industry liaison office—they coordinate Micron internship placements.
- Engage with Micron's student programmes (e.g., Women in Tech) even before the application window opens to build familiarity.
