About the Financial Award
The Temasek Foundation Union Scholarships were established in honour of three eminent union leaders, Mr G Muthukumarasamy, Mr Nachiappan RK Sinniah, and Mr Nithiah Nandan s/o Arumugam who tirelessly championed for the welfare of lower-income workers and advocated for access to certified training and skills upgrading. Temasek Foundation – G Muthukumarasamy Scholarship, Temasek Foundation – RKS Nachiappan Scholarship, and Temasek Foundation – Nithiah Nandan Arumugam Scholarship encourage and support recipients in their continuing and lifelong education journey. Offered to students of all ages including mature students, these scholarships are offered on a merit basis to individuals from lower income backgrounds, who demonstrate academic excellence. Each scholarship also provides a family recognition award to be shared among the recipient’s family or household member(s).
SMU will offer the Temasek Foundation – Nithiah Nandan Arumugam Scholarship and the Temasek Foundation – RKS Nachiappan Scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates in any year of study and enrolled in any degree programme
- Singapore Citizens
- Students of all ages are welcome to apply
- Good academic results
- Have demonstrated financial needs with gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,875
Benefits
- Living allowance of $5,000 annually
- Family recognition award of $2,000 annually (the awardee can nominate one or more family / household member(s) to receive the award)
- Tenable for the entire course of study*
- Bond free
The scholarships will be allocated based on merit and income criteria and are *renewable yearly subject to recipients meeting the criteria.
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
Temasek Foundation supports a diverse range of programmes that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and beyond. Temasek Foundation’s programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come. Collectively, Temasek Foundation’s programmes strengthen social resilience, foster international exchange and regional capabilities, advance science, and protect the planet.
