Sohmen-Pao International Exchange Grant

Established in 2026, the Exchange Grant is to support full-time undergraduates at the University, with demonstrated financial needs, to embark on the International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP) with one of the University’s partner universities in the European Union, United Kingdom or United States, in order to allow them to have a more well-rounded worldview.

• Full-time undergraduates pursuing any degree programme
• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• Demonstrated evidence of family household not exceeding the gross monthly household per capita income in accordance with the prevailing income level for government-funded bursaries throughout the tenure of the Exchange Grant [Priority will be given to students with verified per capita income (PCI) and/or Gross Household Income (GHI)]

• Tenable for one (1) semester of study abroad at the University’s partner universities in the European Union, United Kingdom, or United States, within one (1) academic year
• Valued at S$10,000 to fund exchange-related expenses 

• 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)

For enquiries about the exchange program 
Centre for Global Education and Opportunities (GEO) 
visit the GEO website

For enquiries regarding eligibility, application, and statushttps://geo.smu.edu.sg/contact-geo
Centre for Student Financial Assistance (CSFA)
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg 

The Sohmen-Pao Foundation was established in Singapore by the Sohmen-Pao family with a mission to invest in talent for a better society. The Foundation provides funding and support to enable individuals to develop their capabilities and apply them in service of their communities, with a particular emphasis on education and on creating opportunities for those who lack the resources to pursue their ambitions.

The Foundation’s support for SMU is rooted in a strong belief in the lifelong value of international exposure. Through this funding, the Foundation seeks to broaden the global outlook and cross-cultural experiences of Singaporean students, while also supporting international students to benefit from Singapore’s leading universities and become ambassadors for Singapore.