About the Financial Award
Established in 2020, the bursary is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. It is aimed at encouraging bright full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the University to aspire for greater heights of excellence in spite of adversity and financial hardship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time first year undergraduates in any degree programme
- Singapore Citizens from minority groups
- Experienced financial hardships in the family (with gross monthly household per capita income in accordance with prevailing limit to qualify for government bursaries)
Benefits
- $12,000 per annum (towards subsidised tuition fees and study-related expenses)
- Tenable for up to 4 years of study, subject to the recipient’s continued observance of the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of award.
- May be in concurrent receipt of a bursary for cash allowance, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteria.
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
The Donor grew up in an average family where her father was the sole breadwinner. Her father came from a financially strapped family background which prevented him from pursuing his education as much as he would have liked to.
Despite that, he provided his family the best he could within his means as an executive officer. He always encouraged his five daughters, to do well academically and to give back to society when they were better off in life, not necessarily after their time.
Her father, in particular, had always been her role model, leaving an indelible mark on her. She is also inspired and deeply influenced by the act of her parents who left a good portion of their wealth to charity, for the education of needy students.
Today she is indeed very honoured, to be able to take her first baby step towards contributing in a small way, towards the education of deserving needy student(s) as well.
