SMU Access

Financial Aid Type: Other Assistance, SMU
Nationality: Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, Foreigner
Student Type: Prospective Students

About the Financial Award

SMU Access guarantees a financial aid package equal to the full tuition fees for all eligible undergraduate students with effect from Academic Year 2017/2018. The recipient of the SMU Access will be able to offset his/her tuition fees, after taking into account all scholarships, bursaries and other grants from all donors and the Singapore government. The grant amount is subject to a maximum of four years of undergraduate studies for every eligible student. The SMU Access is bond-free.

Click here to view the SMU Access brochure and or click here to view the PDF version.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Full-time first year Singaporean undergraduate
  • Resides in 3-room type or smaller HDB flat and family does not own any private property (including overseas)
  • Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $750
  • Utilised Tuition Fee Loan and/or CPF Education Loan Scheme

Benefits

  • Remaining annual subsidised tuition fees* will be covered by SMU
  • Bond-free

*After taking into account all scholarships, bursaries and other grants from all donors and the Singapore government.

Application

You must first apply for a place in SMU at www.admissions.smu.edu.sg.

Then, submit your financial aid application via your Applicant’s Self-Service Portal.

Enquiries

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

About the Donor

SMU Access is seed-funded by the Quantedge Foundation Scholarship, a new scholarship programme endowed by Quantedge Foundation.

Quantedge Foundation is a philanthropic foundation that aims to deliver impactful solutions to social issues and challenges in Singapore. Established by the principals of Quantedge Capital, the Foundation is registered as a Charity and Institution of Public Character since February 2016.

Quantedge Foundation believes that every child or youth should have an equal opportunity to succeed. We work with partner organisations to design and support programmes that alleviate unfavourable starting conditions in life and expand the opportunity set for underprivileged children, as a pathway to lifting them and their families out of inter-generational poverty and achieving upward social mobility.

The Foundation also supports efforts to promote a more inclusive and caring society, by raising awareness of vulnerable communities and seed-funding projects to meet their diverse needs.

For more information, please visit: https://www.quantedge.org or follow us on Facebook @QuantedgeFoundation.

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