About the Award
Funded from the proceeds of an endowed gift by the late Professor Tan Teck Meng, the Professor Tan Teck Meng Gold Medal Award is given annually to a top graduating Bachelor of Accountancy student at the Singapore Management University.
The award will be presented at the SMU Commencement Ceremony (School of Accountancy Undergraduate Ceremony).
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate should meet the following conditions:
- Academic Achievements –The candidate must be within the top 10% of the graduating Bachelor of Accountancy cohort.
- Leadership Qualities – The candidate must have held leadership appointments in SMU and/or external organisations and involvement in CCA/community service/voluntary social work.
The Award will only be given if there is a candidate of sufficient merit.
Benefits
Certificate, Gold Medal and Cash Prize (totaling $2,000)
Application
- Applications will be invited in Term 2 annually.
- Interested applicants must provide documentary evidence in support of fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
- Recipient will be determined by SOA.
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
This award is supported by the late Professor Tan Teck Meng.
The late Professor Tan Teck Meng was among the true pioneers of SMU; he was part of the task force established in 1997 to study the setting up of Singapore's first autonomous university. He was also appointed SMU's first Deputy President and Provost in 1998. He served as Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy, touching the hearts of numerous colleagues and students through his unwavering dedication and commitment. He spent a total of forty illustrious years in academia, beginning in the then University of Singapore, now National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Management University.
He will be remembered as a most remarkable teacher, associate and dear friend, as well as for his exceptional contributions to accountancy and business education in Singapore.
