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
01 Dec 2025, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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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.
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
- Award Value (SISS): Up to S$240,000 over four years (inclusive of tuition + monthly living allowances, travel benefits, relocation allowance, and textbook/laptop allowances — see official page for details)
- Service Commitment (SISS): Six-year bond with MUIS upon graduation (includes a personalised development plan and job rotations with MUIS)
What to verify on the official page
- Application period and submission method: MUIS publishes the application period and submission steps for each cycle.
- Funding coverage: Confirm what the award amount is “inclusive of” (fees, allowances, travel/insurance, relocation, devices/books).
- Eligibility rules: Confirm citizenship/PR, graduation window, and the required academic/leadership standards.
- Bond and placement: Read the six-year bond statement and how MUIS describes post-graduation placement, rotations, and development.
Eligibility Highlights
- Must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Must have graduated from a full-time madrasah in Singapore within the past five years.
- Must demonstrate strong leadership potential and exemplary personal conduct.
- Academic requirements are stated on the official page; confirm whether additional documents/forms are required for your situation.
Development & Expectations
The official page describes:
- Development opportunities via the Scholars Development Programme (SDP).
