About the Financial Award
Established in 2026, the purpose of the Scholarship is to motivate outstanding undergraduates at the University, with demonstrated financial needs, to spur them on to greater heights of academic excellence and to accord appropriate recognition to the recipients of the Scholarship for their accomplishments.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduate enrolled in any degree programme
- All nationality
- Good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00)
- Demonstrated financial need, with per capita income that does not exceed the prevailing income threshold for government-funded bursaries
Benefits
- S$12,000 per annum (towards subsidised tuition fees)
- Tenable for one year of study
Conditions of Award
- May be in concurrent receipt of a government bursary, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteria
- 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
Application
Apply annually from 1 to 31 January via OASIS >All Apps - Financial Aid Application
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
SMU alumna Doreen Tan Meiyan, CFA, CAIA (BBM 2008), a dedicated banking professional and former recipient of the SMU Scholarship, firmly believes in meritocracy and equal opportunity—that one’s future should be shaped not by financial background but by resilience and determination. Raised in a middle-class family, she has seen how diligence and a relentless spirit can turn challenges into opportunities and setbacks into stepping stones.
Doreen’s vision is to nurture future leaders who carry forward the same principles of grit and resilience—ensuring that talent, not circumstance, defines destiny.
With the establishment of the Doreen Tan Meiyan Scholarship, she seeks to empower hardworking students who embody perseverance to pursue their aspirations with confidence. It stands as a message that with commitment, grit, and integrity, obstacles can be overcome and individual paths to success forged. She hopes to inspire recipients to excel and one day uplift others, creating a cycle of empowerment.
