About the Financial Award
Established in 2023, the Kalathil Joseph Family Study Award is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. It aims to assist financially needy undergraduates during their course of study at the University, to aspire for greater heights of excellence despite adversity and financial hardship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time first year undergraduates enrolled in any degree programme
- Any nationality
- 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
- $8,000 per year (towards annual subsidised tuition fees)
- Tenable for up to four 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 another 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
Donors Flocy and Bonnie Joseph’s family name – Kalathil – carries profound historical and cultural weight, connecting them to their lineage and the contributions of their forefathers. Notably, education has been a cherished pursuit within the Kalathil Family, with several esteemed educators among their ranks. With this legacy, the Kalathil Joseph Family Study Award thus symbolises their commitment to honour their heritage, paying homage to their ancestors and amplifying the impact of their contributions to society.
Flocy and Bonnie aim to strengthen their commitment by making a meaningful difference to the lives of students who are deserving of quality education but lack the financial means. Through this, they hope that the students would in turn pay it forward, making an impact to their juniors in future.
Flocy is herself an alumna of SMU (ExecPhD, 2017).
