Applications open for Muis study grants and scholarships

Applications for the Muis Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) for the academic year 2016/2017 will close on 23 May 2016. The scholarship aims provide more opportunities for deserving individuals to pursue further studies in areas relating to the study of Islam and Muslim societies, relevant to the community’s progress and development. 

Outstanding graduates from local and overseas universities are invited to apply to pursue further studies on relevant fields. Preferred fields of study include:

• Islamic sciences (such as Quranic exegesis, study of hadith, jurisprudence, etc) 
• Islam and contemporary thought 
• Islam and interfaith studies 
• Islam and comparative religion 
• Islam and comparative law 
• Islamic education (madrasah curriculum and instruction) 

The scholarship is awarded for full-time postgraduate studies at reputable learning institutions locally or overseas. It includes tuition fees, living expenses, costs of relevant developmental programmes and other approved fees. This will be provided for the candidates within the stipulated period of study. Masters programmes are limited to two years while PhD are capped at five years.

Upon completion of studies, successful candidates will be required to serve a bond with Muis or other approved agencies in consultation with Muis.

Applicants must:

• Be Muslim citizens or permanent residents or children of Singapore citizens or permanent residents (who have resided in Singapore for at least five years before the date of application); 
• Have obtained outstanding an Bachelors degree or its equivalent in any field of study; 
• Preferably be between 21 and 40 years old at time of application 

Eligible applicants will be assessed based on the following (not in order of importance):

• Academic achievement, track record in religious and/or community activities and relevant experience; 
• Applicant’s potential and commitment to contributing towards the development of the Muslim community in Singapore; 
• Benefit and value of the training to the applicant and to the development of the Muslim community in Singapore; 
• Financial background of the applicant 

The PGS Secretariat is also offering limited grants to eligible asatizah (religious teachers/scholars) to undertake a new Master of Sciences in Asian Studies programme offered by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (Nanyang Technological University). The 2016 academic year is from July 2016 to May 2017. 

This programme will offer a multidisciplinary and wider perspective in the study of religions, Islamic traditions, religious diversity and its policy implications, which support Muis’ objectives of developing asatizah as modern and progressive religious leaders for the community. This programme aims to help students: 

• Obtain the necessary empirical knowledge and analytical perspectives required to become leaders in various professions related to Asian affairs 
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the dynamic changes and new trends in Asia, using approaches rooted in disciplines of history, comparative politics, international relations and economics 
• Acquire various analytical tools and historical perspectives to facilitate development of expertise on emerging Asian political, economic and security issues on multiple levels 

This grant will cover up to 90% of tuition fees, related academic fees, allowance and optional exchange programmes. 

Interested?

For more information on the new Master of Sciences in Asian Studies programme grant, eligibility criteria and conditions, please contact Ms Faeza at +65 6359 1178. 

Download the application form for the PGS 2016 (Word doc). All application forms, supporting materials and confidential letter/s must reach Muis by 23 May 2016 at noon. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

Read the FAQ. For further information call +65 6256 8188.