About the Financial Award
Established in 2015, the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Bursary provides financial assistance to full-time undergraduates enrolled into the Singapore Management University.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates enrolled in any degree programme
- Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- 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
- Newly admitted students – Tenable for up to 4 years (renewal on a yearly basis subject to the continued observance of the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of award)
- Students in any year of study – Tenable for one year of study
- Each bursary is valued at $8,300 per annum
- The bursaries will go towards funding the recipients' annual tuition fees.
Conditions of Award
- May be in concurrent receipt of a government bursary, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteria
- The Recipient must not hold any other awards of similar nature during the tenure of the Award, except with the prior written approval of the University
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
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple (观音堂佛祖庙) is a traditional Chinese temple situated at 178 Waterloo Street in Singapore. Built in 1884, it is one of the oldest temples in Singapore and is a popular place of worship for local devotees of Guan Yin (观音), the Goddess of Mercy. The Temple is known for its work towards charity, contributing to several health and educational organisations.
