About the Financial Award
Established in 2026, the objective of the Grant is to support full-time undergraduates at the University to studying abroad with any of the University’s partner universities in top-tier cities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates
- Any nationality, with a preference for Singapore Citizen
- Good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.40)
- Candidates shall display leadership potential
Tenure and Benefits
- Cash: S$15,000 (Cover travel expenses towards air tickets, accommodation, living expenses, visa, insurance, health check-ups/vaccines, and/or related expenses, as determined by the University)
- Tenable for one semester of study abroad with any of the University’s partner universities in top-tier cities
Conditions of Award
- 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 for Exchange
Applications will be invited through Centre for Global Education and Opportunities' (GEO) call:
- January to February (Fall exchange application)
June to July (Spring exchange application)
Apply 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 Lillyn Teh has long been a strong advocate for education as the cornerstone of shaping future pathways for young individuals. With her background in Finance and Computer Science, both as an academic and a practitioner with diverse industry experience, she has witnessed how the blending of the two disciplines has provided unique perspectives, facilitating the application of different tools and concepts to classic problems and new challenges.
Dr Teh was very fortunate to have benefitted from her parents' strong support and encouragement for her own educational journey and wishes to give back by enabling access to quality education which can help to realise the full potential of young people.
She believes very strongly that education is a catalyst for social mobility and economic prosperity and supports meaningful learning opportunities and initiatives that encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Dr Teh is committed to making a significant and lasting impact on individuals and communities in the University's educational journey, and seeks to make a difference in building a brighter future for generations to come.
Dr Teh was an educator and taught at two American universities before joining the private sector, including managing one of the largest US pension fund and responsible for US$60b in global equities. She is currently happily retired.
