Helen Chen & Jack Yang Overseas Grant

Established in 2026, the objective of the Grant is to support full-time undergraduates at School of Accountancy to embark on an overseas exchange programme with one of the University’s partner universities in Asian countries, in order to allow them to have a more well-rounded worldview.

• Full-time undergraduates enrolled at the School of Accountancy of the University
• Any nationality
• Must not have any disciplinary records during their candidature at the University
• Demonstrated evidence of family household income throughout the tenure of the Grant (not exceeding the gross monthly household per capita income in accordance with the prevailing income level for government-funded bursaries) [Priority will be given to students with verified per capita income (PCI) and/or gross household income (GHI)]

• Valued at S$5,000 (cash allowance to cover exchange-related expenses)
• Tenable for one semester of study abroad with one of the University’s partner universities in Asian countries

• The Recipient must submit a bursary application to validate their household income
• The Recipient must not hold any other awards of similar nature during the tenure of the Award, except with the prior written approval of the University

Applications will be invited through Centre for Global Education and Opportunities' call for exchange applications:

• February to March (Fall exchange application)
• July to August (Spring exchange application)
• Apply via Oasis > All Apps (Financial Aid Application)

Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg

Professor Holly Yang moved to Singapore in 2013 and initially joined the School of Accountancy as a visiting faculty member. However, the School’s energetic, collegial, and supportive culture led her to remain and eventually join full-time. This gift commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the School of Accountancy and is named in honour of her parents, Jack Yang and Helen Chen, to whom she is deeply grateful for exposing her to different cultures and people from a young age. Holly believes these experiences helped her better understand and adapt to different environments, while also shaping her collaborative and community-oriented spirit. Through this gift, she hopes to provide financially needy students with the opportunity to go overseas, immerse themselves in another culture, broaden their horizons, and gain experiences that will shape both their personal and professional growth.