Luis y Antonio Portabella Scholarship

Established in 2026, the purpose of the 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 enrolled at LKCSB or SOA
• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• Good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00)
• Demonstrated financial need, with per capita income that does not exceed the prevailing income threshold for government-funded bursaries
• Priority for previous recipients who continue to meet Scholarship’s eligibility criteria

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

• 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  

Apply annually from 1 to 31 January via OASIS >All Apps - Financial Aid Application 

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

Luis y Antonio Portabella Foundation was founded by Mr Ricardo Portabella in memory of his grandfather, Luis Portabella, and uncle, Antonio Portabella. Related to the Foundation, the donor Finova Impact was created as the philanthropic arm of Finova Group, a Corporate Services provider based in Singapore, reflecting Mr Ricardo Portabella’s lifelong belief in meritocracy and in providing equal opportunities for all.

The Luis y Antonio Portabella Scholarship was thus created with the firm belief that every student, regardless of their background, deserves the chance to succeed. Through this initiative, the donor hopes to ease the financial burden on deserving students, allowing them to focus fully on their academic pursuits. More than just financial aid, this scholarship represents a commitment to nurturing future leaders who will contribute and shape up a more equitable and inclusive society—a cause that remains close to the hearts of the Foundation and the donor.