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 up to four years of the scholars’ studies (up to five years of studies for scholars pursuing double degree in Law), subject to outstanding academic performance and continued observance of the eligibility criteria.

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
• The Scholarship is tenable for up to four years of the scholars' studies (up to five years of studies for scholars pusuing double degree in Law), subject to outstanding academic performance and continued observance of the eligibility criteria.
• Each Scholar will be provided with a notebook computer, which he/she may keep on successful completion of his/her studies.
• Each Scholar will receive an annual book allowance of $650.
• 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.
• 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, non-Singaporean scholars (including Sinigapore Permanent Residents) will be contractually obliged to work for Singapore-based companies for a minimum period of three years upon graduation.

The Lee Kong Chian Scholars' Programme is part of the generous gift of $50 million from the Lee Foundation and is named after its Founder, Dr Lee Kong Chian. Dr Lee's philanthropic work in the education sector is renowned and the Lee Foundation continues his legacy to make a difference in education and society today. In addition to the scholarship, SMU has named in perpetuity the School of Business after Dr Lee Kong Chian.

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