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
Imagine Asia-Pacific as the centerpiece of global economic development and ASEAN its rising star. Nowhere is the knowledge economy more relevant, the demand for intellectual and professional manpower more acute. That's why we educate our students to be business and world savvy to take on these opportunities: hard knowledge, soft people skills, ethics and social responsibility. They form firm friendships and budding networks with classmates from Singapore and 40 other nations studying at SMU - a valuable asset to have as they build careers in the future. We invite MOE Pre-University Scholars and non-scholars to apply for the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship. It is open to nationals from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time SMU first year undergraduate student.
- Citizens from ASEAN countries* (excluding Singapore citizens).
- Outstanding academic results.
- Good leadership and communications skills.
- Good record of co-curricular activity and/or community service involvement.
- Good character records.
*ASEAN countries comprise Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Tenure & Benefits
- Each scholarship covers annual tuition fees for Term 1 and Term 2.
- Scholars will receive an annual living allowance of $5,800.
- The Scholarship is tenable for the duration of the scholars' studies (up to four years), subject to outstanding academic performance.
- 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, foreign scholars will be obligated to work in Singapore for a minimum period of three years upon graduation.
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