KKH Scholarship

The KKH Scholarship is to motivate outstanding undergraduates at the University, with demonstrated financial needs, to achieve academic excellence and to accord appropriate recognition to the recipients of the Scholarship for their accomplishments.

• Full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in any programme of study and pursuing their second, third or final year of studies in the year of award
• All nationality
• Possess good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
• Hold a good record of service and contributions to the University and/or the community at large
• Display active leadership roles in student life, co-curricular activities and community service
• Ethically and socially responsible individuals who believe in giving back to society
• With demonstrated evidence of financial hardships in the family (not exceeding the gross monthly household per capita income in accordance with the prevailing income level for government-funded bursaries)
• Past recipients may reapply for the scholarship and will be given priority, subject to continued eligibility and compliance with the award’s terms and conditions

• $15,000 per annum (towards subsidised tuition fees)
• Tenable for one year of study

• The Recipients are strongly encouraged to uphold the Donor’s values of paying it forward by pledging back one-fifth of the scholarship sums received to fund future scholarships for needy students.  The pledged contributions are to commence no later than one year upon graduation and paid within six years, depending on the amount of pledged sum
• Singaporean students may be in concurrent receipt of a government bursary, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteria
• 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

Recipients will be encouraged to participate in an SMU student led overseas community service project through Wilmar International Limited.

• Apply annually from 1 to 31 January via OASIS >All Apps - Financial Aid Application
• Interview is required of shortlisted applicants

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

This scholarship is made possible from the proceeds of an endowed donation from Mr Kuok Khoon Hong, Chairman and CEO of Wilmar International Limited, which is one of Asia's leading agribusiness group. The intention of the scholarship is to groom individuals with sharp critical intellect, the right foundation and values, and with the aptitude and keenness to contribute to society. Continuing the cycle of giving back, scholarship recipients will be encouraged to pay it forward after graduation by contributing back a pledged sum of the scholarship received, which will in turn be used to fund future scholarships for those in need.