About the Financial Award
Established in 2019, the DBS-SMU Sustainability Initiative aims to deliver engagement excellence across the different platforms in addressing pertinent issues on sustainability and be the touchstone of sustainability distinction. One of the segments under the Initiative is the DBS Sustainability Business Study Mission, for full-time undergraduate students at the Singapore Management University to visit regional centres of excellence in sustainability.
The DBS Sustainability Business Study Mission Grant, funded by the Initiative, aims to provide financial support to financially-challenged students participating in the study mission.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates enrolled in any degree programme and in any year of study
- Must have gained enrolment into the Sustainability BSM course
- Any nationality
- Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $2,250
- Priority will be given to undergraduates who have not embarked on any overseas student programmes
- Priority will be given to undergraduates who are not in receipt of scholarships/study awards/bursaries
Benefits
- Up to $1,500 (cash allowance)
- Tenable for the approved overseas student programme
Application
• Applications will be invited between July and August (if course is offered in Term 1) or between December and January (if course is offered in Term 2).
• Applications are to be submitted via OASIS > Self-service Application - Financial Aid Application
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “Best Bank in the World” by Global Finance. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for ten consecutive years from 2009 to 2018.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, and positively impacting communities through supporting social enterprises, as it banks the Asian way. It has also established a SGD 50 million foundation to strengthen its corporate social responsibility efforts in Singapore and across Asia.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 26,000 staff, representing over 40 nationalities.