About the Financial Award
Established in 2024, the Teresita Sy-Coson Innovation Internship Grant is available to full-time undergraduates (including Filipino undergraduates) at the Singapore Management University. It seeks to provide support to undergraduates pursuing internship opportunities with startups or innovation hubs in the Philippines, enabling them to experience a prudent lifestyle in the Philippines.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates enrolled in any degree programme
- Any nationality (priority consideration for Filipino undergraduates)
- Seeking to pursue internship opportunities with startups or innovation hubs in the Philippines
The Grant will only be given if there are candidates of sufficient merit to qualify.
Tenure and Benefits
- Each Grant is valued at $5,000 to cover internship-related expenses (including airfare, visa and travel insurance).
- Each student is entitled to receive the Grant only once during his or her course of study at the University.
Application
Apply to the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Enquiries
Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Email: iie@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
The Teresita Sy-Coson Innovation Internship Grant, established by Ms Teresita Sy-Coson, presents an invaluable opportunity for SMU students to deeply engage with the dynamic landscape of innovation in the Philippines. Ms Sy-Coson ardently believes in the transformative power of internships to ignite personal and professional growth, offering students unparalleled experiences that broaden their horizons. By unlocking access to innovation hubs and startup organisations in the Philippines, the innovation internship grant not only fosters skill development but also nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. With a clear vision to empower students as agents of positive change, the Teresita Sy-Coson Innovation Internship Grant holds the promise of shaping the future trajectory of aspiring youths within SMU.
About the SMU Philippine Community Fund
The inception of the SMU Philippine Community Fund in 2024 signifies a steadfast commitment to empower and uplift Filipino students embarking on their journey towards higher education at SMU. This visionary fund is dedicated to making a positive impact through educational advancement and catalysing industry growth. Through the generous support of our donors and industry leaders in the Philippines, an array of opportunities will be offered to brilliant Filipino students, including scholarships at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels, exchange scholarships, and innovation internship grants for all undergraduate students. With these diverse avenues for growth and learning, the SMU Philippine Community Fund will uplift the lives of students and the entire Filipino community and aims to shape future leaders and innovators who will bring about transformative change for the industry, community, and nation.
