About the Financial Award
Established in 2025, the Ankit Khaitan Study Award is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. It is aimed to encourage full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the School of Computing and Information System (SCIS) of the University to aspire for academic excellence despite adversity and financial hardship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates enrolled in School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)
- Any nationality
- Should have demonstrated family financial hardships (with gross monthly household per capita income in accordance with prevailing guidelines to qualify for university bursaries)
Benefits
- $8,500 (towards subsidised tuition fee)
- Tenable for one year of study
Conditions of Award
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
Application
Shortlisting of candidates for consideration will be from the list of applicants applying for SMU-administered bursaries in the year of award.
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
Ankit Khaitan (MWM 2010) has built a global career in leading high-growth startups as well as multi-national technology firms. His international journey has given him a deep appreciation for innovation, resilience, and the power of diverse perspectives.
Although an alumnus of the SMU Master of Wealth Management, Ankit’s passion lies in the transformative potential of technology and artificial intelligence. He believes these fields will shape the future and wishes to nurture the next generation of talent in Singapore who will drive progress in this space. Beyond financial support, he hopes to lend his own expertise and mentorship to award recipients, guiding them as they chart their paths.
Ankit’s decision to establish the Ankit Khaitan Study Award is also rooted in his philosophy of recognising individuals based on “distance travelled” rather than solely on merit, which may often be shaped by privilege. His gift reflects both gratitude for his own educational journey and a commitment to creating opportunities for others to thrive.
