Frequently Asked Question

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Everything you need to know about the Financial Aid, Scholarship, MOE Tuition Fee Loan and many more.

What is the order of disbursement among government bursaries, donor-funded awards, and other types of financial aid?

Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy
External Sponsorships
MOE Higher Education Community Bursary & Higher Education Bursary
Bursaries / Scholarships
SMU Access Plus
SkillsFuture Credit; Post-Secondary Education Account; CPF Education Loan
MOE Tuition Fee Loan; MOE Study Loan

I have applied for a bursary as well as Tuition Fee Loan (TFL). Will the bursary be used to offset against the balance fees not covered by the Tuition Fee Loan?

The bursary and Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) work together to cover your tuition fees. The bursary will be applied first to offset your tuition fees, reducing the amount payable. Any remaining balance after the bursary is covered by your Tuition Fee Loan.

How do I apply for scholarships?

Prospective students should indicate their interest in the scholarship section of the admission application. No separate application is required.

Current students can apply for scholarships via OASIS > All Apps > Financial Aid Application in January every year.

Select:
Financial Aid Type: Scholarships
Application Form: SMU-Administered Scholarships

What types of Bursaries are available to me through SMU?

Please click below to check your eligibility for the various bursaries available to SMU students:

Higher Education Community Bursary

Higher Education Bursary

Bursaries & Study Awards

How do I apply for scholarships?

You will be asked to indicate your choices of scholarships in the online application form for admission. If you have submitted an online application for admission without having indicated your choices of scholarships, you may do so by applying for scholarships through Applicant's Self Service.