About the Financial Award
Established in 2017, the Dr Doreen Tan Endowed Entrepreneurship Scholarship is available to full-time female undergraduates, without distinction of race, nationality and religion, at the Singapore Management University. It is aimed at providing financial assistance to needy undergraduates and motivating them to achieve academic excellence.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time female undergraduates enrolled in any degree programme
- All nationality
- Achieved good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00)
- Should demonstrate interest in pursuing an entrepreneurship career path
- Preference for students with prior or current entrepreneurship experience
- Demonstrated financial needs with gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $2,250
Benefits
- $11,250 per annum (towards subsidised tuition fees)
- Tenable for one year of study
Conditions of Award
- Singaporean students may apply for 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
Dr Doreen Tan is the Founder, Co-Chairman & President of Best World International Ltd, a company founded 27 years ago and is currently listed in the Singapore Stock Exchange.
Her donation aims to inspire female SMU students in pursuing academic excellence and to encourage more females to become successful entrepreneurs, to accentuate the ability of women and their contribution to the society. She believes in building a person's capabilities enabling them to move to a higher level.
