About the Financial Award
Established in 2024, the Foo Biao Da and Kee Xiaolin Study Award is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. It aims to encourage bright undergraduates to aspire for academic excellence in spite of adversity and financial hardship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time Singaporean undergraduates enrolled in Lee Kong Chian School of Business
- With demonstrated evidence of family financial hardships (with gross monthly household per capita income in accordance with prevailing guidelines to qualify for government bursaries)
Benefits
- $8,500 per year (towards subsidised tuition fee)
- Tenable for one year of study
- 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
Foo Biao Da and Kee Xiaolin are proud alumni of SMU, having graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management in 2009 and 2007 respectively. Leading a group of financial advisers, Biao Da has consistently demonstrated a commitment to helping his advisers and clients navigate their financial futures, while Xiaolin has made her mark as a dynamic entrepreneur, creating opportunities and fostering innovation in her field.
Driven by a belief in resilience and empowerment, they believe education unlocks opportunities and shapes future leaders. By establishing this study award, they want to help students overcome financial challenges and reach their fullest potential. They hope their contribution inspires others to act — demonstrating that even small efforts can transform lives and build a brighter future.
