Temasek Foundation Union Scholarships

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.

• 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

• Living allowance of $5,000 per annum
• Family recognition award of $2,000 annually (the awardee can nominate one or more family / household member(s) to receive the award)
• The recipient may apply for government bursary for cash allowance, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteria
• Tenable for the entire course of study, subject to continued observance of the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of award
• The scholarship is bond free

If you want to be considered for this scholarship, indicate your interest in the Scholarship section of the online admission application. No separate scholarship form is needed

Special consideration is given to applicants with financial needs. After you have submitted your admission application. You are required to submit a separate bursary application form via the Applicant’s Self Service from 1 January 1 to 31 May

Click HERE for the checklist 

Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: admissions@smu.edu.sg

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.