About the Award
Established in 2020, the prestigious CPI Valedictorian Award (formerly the SPH Valedictorian Award) is given annually to the highest-ranking undergraduate student from the graduating cohort at the Singapore Management University. The Award is aimed at recognising exceptional students and to spur them on to achieve greater heights of excellence.
The Award will be presented at the SMU Commencement Ceremony. The winner will deliver the Valedictorian Address on behalf of the graduating body of students.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates vying for the Award must meet the following criteria:
- Achieved a summa cum laude
- Outstanding leadership skills, with significant contributions to co-curricular activities and the community at large
- Good character records
- Excellent oratorical skills
The Award will only be given if there is a candidate of sufficient merit.
Benefits
Certificate, a Trophy and $5,000 Cash Prize
Application
- Applications will be invited in Term 2 annually
- Interested applicants must provide documentary evidence in support of fulfilment of eligibility criteria
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
Cuscaden Peak Investments Private Limited (formerly known as Singapore Press Holdings Limited before it was privatized on 13 May 2022) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cuscaden Peak Pte. Ltd. (“Cuscaden Peak”), a consortium made up of three shareholders - Hotel Properties Limited; Mapletree Investments Pte. Ltd., and CLA Real Estate Holdings Pte. Ltd. It is a leading player in Retail & Commercial, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Aged Care, and Events Management Businesses.
Cuscaden Peak Investments Private Limited is proud to support the prestigious CPI Valedictorian Award.
