About the Financial Award
Established in 2025, the Ee Family Study Award is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. It aims to encourage undergraduates to aspire for academic excellence in spite of adversity and financial hardship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time first year undergraduates from Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Accountancy, School of Computing and Information Systems, School of Social Sciences and College of Intergrative Studies
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
- With gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $750
Benefits
- $10,200 per year (towards subsidised tuition fee)
- Tenable for 4 year of study
- May be in concurrent receipt of a government bursary, 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
Alumnus Darrell Ee (BAcc, Class of 2007) is a dedicated sportsman who embodied perseverance, commitment, and teamwork throughout his academic and athletic journey. As Captain of the SMU water polo team and a member of the National water polo team, Darrell’s dedication culminated in a gold medal at the 2003 SEA Games. His success in academics and sports was made possible by SMU’s unwavering support, which helped him manage the demands of a rigorous curriculum alongside his athletic commitments.
The values instilled through sports—discipline, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship—have been integral to Darrell’s success. These principles shaped his approach to life and business, inspiring him to give back to his alma mater. He believes that just as sportsmanship taught him to support and uplift others, his contribution to SMU’s The Ee Family Study Award and The Ee Family International Exchange Grant will empower future generations of students to thrive despite financial barriers.
His generous gift in celebration of SMU’s 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee is a reflection of his gratitude and a powerful expression of his commitment to nurturing the next wave of leaders, just as SMU nurtured him.
