Outstanding students are recognised and rewarded with distinguished scholarships awarded by SMU, donor organisations and partner philanthropists. They all provide a generous monetary package, and for some of them, opportunities for global exposure, allowing students to be immersed in another culture and form networks with like-minded individuals from within Singapore as well as from overseas countries. They also open doors to internships and employment at renowned organisations upon graduation.
A new Centre for Scholars' Development (CSD) has been set up to implement and oversee a mentorship scheme and other development programmes for a select group of scholars. Under the CSD, these scholars will get to participate in prestigious events such as CEO talks/dinners, global business competitions, and special seminars and conferences.
In awarding these scholarships, SMU and donor organisations seek the most dynamic, deserving and motivated students. If you possess outstanding academic results, display a penchant for leadership, show a laudable track record in co-curricular activities, and exhibit a zest for community service, we invite you to apply for these scholarships.
SMU has arguably one of the most comprehensive scholarship schemes for outstanding freshmen. The scholarships listed within this section are outstanding in prestige and value.
For enquiries, please contact:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@smu.edu.sg
Tel: +65 6828 0980
Made possible by a generous gift from the Lee Foundation, the Lee Kong Chian Scholars Programme offers scholars opportunities for holistic development – a double degree for versatility, international exchange programmes, overseas study missions and a community service project. CEO talks/seminars, global business competitions, special seminars and conferences help shape scholars' intellectual leadership qualities and entrepreneurial potential. Up to 50 scholarships are given away each year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time SMU first year undergraduate student of any nationality pursuing double degree programme, with Business Management as one of the two degrees.
- Outstanding academic results.
- Demonstrated leadership and communications skills.
- Substantial record of co-curricular activity and/or community service involvement.
Tenure & Benefits
- Each scholarship covers tuition fees for the double degree programme.
- The Scholarship is tenable for up to four years of studies (up to five years of studies for scholars pursuing a double degree in the School of Law), subject to outstanding academic performance.
- Scholars will be provided with a notebook grant.
- Scholars will receive an annual book allowance.
- Scholars will receive funding for an international student exchange programme with a partner university, an overseas study mission, an international community service project, a global issues forum and other special seminars.
- Scholars will participate in a mentorship scheme under the Centre for Scholars' Development.
- No bond is required under the terms of this scholarship.
Tuition Grant Scheme
- Scholars are required to take advantage of the Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) provided by the Singapore Government for subsidised education.
- Under the TGS, non-Singaporean scholars will be obligated to work for Singapore-based companies for a minimum period of three years upon graduation.
The broad-based learning is not just marketing-speak, but truly an integral aspect of the university.
