Diana Koh Scholarship (Endowed)

Established in 2026, the Scholarship is offered to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. It aims to motivate outstanding students with demonstrated financial need, spur them towards greater academic excellence, and accord appropriate recognition for their accomplishments.

• Incoming full-time undergraduate students at the University
• Primarily for Singapore Citizens. However, in any academic year, the Scholarship may be awarded to the most deserving eligible candidate who is either a Singapore Permanent Resident or a foreign student
• Good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00)
• Must provide evidence that the family’s gross monthly household per capita income does not exceed the prevailing income threshold for government-funded bursaries

• S$15,000 per annum (towards subsidised tuition fees)
• Tenable for up to 4 years of the recipient’s academic studies, subject to continued observance of the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of award

• Singaporean students may be in concurrent receipt of a government bursary, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteri
• 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  

• 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 

• Interview is required of shortlisted applicants

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

The late Diana Koh Ming Ying was a highly talented and accomplished veteran in the accounting and advisory field in Singapore. Her professional success was built on her hard work and dedication as well as being the very caring and compassionate person that she was. In line with her well known generosity, a legacy to support deserving students at SMU has been established with a contribution from her estate.