Syed Isa Semait Scholarship (SISS): 2026 Profile
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Q: What does Syed Isa Semait Scholarship (SISS): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding coverage, leadership pathway, and application guidance for the Syed Isa Semait Scholarship supporting Madrasah graduates in overseas Islamic studies.
TL;DR\ Muis’ scholarship page returned 403 on 1 Dec 2025. Confirm directly with Muis what the current SISS cycle covers (tuition, travel, allowance, insurance, leadership development) and the exact service commitment before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Check with Muis — official page blocked by CloudFront (403) on 1 Dec 2025
- Official Listing: Syed Isa Semait Scholarship (access restricted)
- Who It Targets: Full-time Madrasah graduates pursuing recognised overseas Islamic studies degrees; verify eligibility window and residency rules with Muis
- Award Value: Confirm with Muis (tuition/fees, travel, living allowance, book/laptop grants, insurance, and any development programmes)
- Service Commitment: Confirm length and deployment scope with Muis (leadership postings within Muis/affiliated institutions)
What to confirm with Muis
- Whether the current cycle funds full tuition/fees, accommodation, and living allowance.
- Availability of book/laptop grants and insurance coverage for the full study period.
- Included leadership or development programmes (mentorship, community placements, potential postgraduate routes).
- Post-award deployment: roles, rotation length, and whether placements are guaranteed.
- Any preferred or recognised overseas Islamic studies institutions.
Eligibility Highlights
- Ask for the latest nationality/PR and residency requirements.
- Confirm the graduation window and required academic standards.
- Check whether acceptance into recognised overseas Islamic studies programmes must be secured before interviews.
- Clarify how leadership/community involvement is assessed and what documents are needed.
Development & Expectations
- Request details of mentorship/pre-departure training and any in-study community projects.
- Confirm performance tracking (term reports, check-ins) while overseas.
- Ask how post-graduation service is structured (roles, rotations, career development, and potential postgraduate sponsorship).
