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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
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Full-time SMU first year undergraduate student
of any nationality pursuing double degree programme, including the Bachelor of Business Management.
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Outstanding academic results and SAT I score.
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Demonstrated leadership and communications skills.
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Substantial record of CCA and/or community service
involvement.
Tenure and Benefits of the Scholarship Award
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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.
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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.
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No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship.
Tuition Grant Scheme
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Scholars are required to take advantage of the
Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) provided by the Singapore
Government for subsidized education.
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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.
This Scholarship is made possible by:
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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