Tan Siok Choo Family Study Award

Established in 2025, the Tan Siok Choo Family Study Award is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University.  It is aimed to encourage undergraduates enrolled at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business of the University to aspire for academic excellence in spite of adversity and financial hardship.

• Full-time first year undergraduates enrolled in Lee Kong Chian School of Business
• 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)

• $8,533 per year (towards subsidised tuition fee)
• Tenable for 4 years of study

• 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

Shortlisting of candidates for consideration will be from the list of applicants applying for SMU-administered bursaries in the year of award.

Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg

The Tan Siok Choo Family Study Award is made possible by a generous, retired banking professional who wishes to remain anonymous to ensure the focus remains on the transformative impact of the gift.

Having benefited from the remarkable growth of Singapore’s banking industry, the donor expresses deep gratitude for a successful career. Inspired to share these blessings, the donor is committed to investing in the long-term future of humanity. The donor strongly believes education is a powerful force for social mobility, creating a world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and lead a fulfilling life. For the donor, the true purpose of life lies in making meaningful contributions to society rather than simply accumulating wealth.

This Study Award, specifically for undergraduates at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, is established to alleviate the financial and emotional burdens faced by students from less privileged backgrounds. The donor's intention is to enable the recipients to better focus and benefit from SMU education. The donor firmly believes that a good all-around education in business administration lays the foundation for success in any chosen career path. This gift is an investment not only in the recipients but also in the positive ripple effects they will have on society.

The donor hopes that this gift will inspire recipients to one day pay it forward, fostering a lasting culture of philanthropy that positively impacts generations of SMU students to come.