Funded by a grant from the Lee Foundation, the Lee Kong Chian Scholarship is available to outstanding local and foreign undergraduates studying full-time at the Singapore Management University.

Applicants for the Lee Kong Chian Scholars Programme must complete two degrees in four years. One of the degrees must be awarded by the Lee Kong Chian School of Business. The other degree can be from any one of the other five Schools in SMU.

Up to 50 Scholarships are awarded annually, each tenable for four years.

Eligibility Criteria

• Full-time SMU first year undergraduate student of any nationality pursuing double degree programme, including the Bachelor of Business Management.
• Outstanding academic results and SAT I score.
• Demonstrated leadership and communications skills.
• Substantial record of CCA and/or community service involvement.

Tenure and Benefits of the Scholarship Award

• The Scholarship covers tuition fees and a one-off grant for the purchase of a notebook computer (of up to $3,000), which the scholar may keep on successful completion of his/her studies.
• Scholars will receive an annual book allowance of $500.
• Scholars will participate in a funded International Student Exchange Programme with a partner university; a funded Overseas Study Mission; an International Community Service Project, a Global Issues Forum and special seminars.
• The Scholarship is tenable for four years.
• 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 subsidized 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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