Present for the presentation of the scholarship gift were (left to right) Ms Kristin E Paulson, Chairman, AmCham President, South Asia Pacific; Prof Ronald Frank, President, SMU; Mr Landis W Hicks, Immediate Past Chairman, AmCham Managing Director; Nicholas de Boursac, Executive Director, AmCham (man behind); Prof David B Montgomery, Dean, SMU School of Business; and Mr Gordon Simpson, AmCham Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.

American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham) has made a meaningful commitment to support academic excellence in Singapore by establishing the AmCham Scholarship at SMU, commencing with an endowed donation of $100,000.

The proceeds of the donation will be used to fund the AmCham Scholarship, awarded to a first year Bachelor of Business Management undergraduate of outstanding character with proven leadership qualities as well as good academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities and a demonstrated interest in business. The Scholarship, valued at up to $6,000 per year, is open to Singapore citizens or permanent residents and is tenable for the full duration of studies up to four years, subject to good academic performance. No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship.

As a business university committed to excellence and leadership, SMU seeks to provide scholarships and awards for all promising and deserving students. The strategic collaboration between AmCham and SMU is a clear mark of the confidence of the business community in SMU. AmCham is an ideal partner for the University, as it shares a common interest with SMU in encouraging entrepreneurship as well as promoting the understanding of business issues locally and abroad. The Scholarship supports AmCham’s mission to contribute to business in Singapore and improve the US-Singapore business cooperation. It also encourages academic excellence by recognising and motivating exceptional SMU talents.

For more information on the
AmCham Scholarship at SMU, visit www.smu.edu.sg/admissions/scholarships.asp

or call Ms Adelene Ang at 6822-0160.