About the Award
Established in 2023, the SMC Student Sustainability Award is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. The Award seeks to motivate and give recognition to the University's exceptional students who are passionate in sustainability and community service, and having made contributions across different dimensions of sustainability, as defined by the 17 United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Eligibility Criteria
The Award will be given annually to students who have driven responsible and sustainable actions, making a positive contribution to the University and/or the society at large.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Full time undergraduates of any nationalities
- Active involvement in community work, CCAs or entrepreneurial pursuits
- Possess good character records
- With demonstrated evidence of actions taken to make meaningful impact in the area of sustainability and contributing to any one or more of the following 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 14: Life Below Water
Goal 15: Life on Land
Goal 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal - Active involvement in community work, CCAs or entrepreneurial pursuits
- Possess good character records
Click HERE for details on the UN SDGs.
The Award will only be given if there are candidates of sufficient merit.
Benefits
Certificate and $1,500 Cash Prize each
Application
- Applications will be invited in Term 2 annually
- Interest applicants must provide documentary evidence in support of fulfilment of eligibility criteria
Enquiries
Applications
Co-Curriculum Development
Office of the Dean of Students
Email: cocurriculum@smu.edu.sg
About the Award
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
The Singapore Mentorship Committee (SMC) focuses on pooling together the experiences and wisdom of international entrepreneurs and MNC C-Suite leaders, with the perspectives of the younger generation. This allows SMC to nurture global-ready youths while integrating cultural strengths of different countries.
SMC is action-oriented and execution-focused by enhancing the country's innovation capabilities and international relations. The opportunity to collaborate with mentors from different countries allows SMC to match new technology with different markets.
This promotes interaction between Western and Eastern talented youths and business leaders, thereby enabling our innovative generation to achieve new levels of market awareness and integration.
