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Syed Isa Semait Scholarship (SISS): 2026 Profile
TL;DR
Use the official MUIS SISS page for the latest benefits, eligibility rules, and application steps. Key items to check: award coverage, application period, and the six-year bond with MUIS upon graduation.
Sponsor: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)Bond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Guaranteed Overseas Exposure
Last updated 29 Jan 2026
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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- Scholarship Snapshot
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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 Use the official MUIS SISS page for the latest benefits, eligibility rules, and application steps.
Key items to check: award coverage, application period, and the six-year bond with MUIS upon graduation.
| If you have... | Read this first |
| 1 second | SISS is a MUIS scholarship for madrasah graduates heading into Islamic studies. |
| 10 seconds | Check madrasah graduation window, citizenship or PR status, overseas course fit, award coverage, six-year bond, MUIS development plan, documents, interviews, and application dates. |
| 100 seconds | This is not just study funding. It is a long community-service pathway with MUIS placement, rotations, and leadership expectations. |
| Concrete example | A madrasah graduate applying to an overseas Islamic studies degree should map the course, MUIS bond, and future community role before applying. |
| Best next step | Read the MUIS page and list every document needed before the application window opens. |
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: See the official page for the current cycle (last reviewed 2026-01-29)
- Official Listing: Syed Isa Semait Scholarship (SISS) and MUIS Scholarship (MS)
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens or PRs who graduated from a full-time madrasah in Singapore (within the past five years) and meet MUIS’s published academic and leadership requirements
