About the Financial Award
Supported by the SMU Alumni Association (SMUAA), the SMUAA Scholarship is available to third or final year undergraduates studying full-time at the Singapore Management University. The Alumni Scholarship Fund of $200,000 was achieved in 2007. It represents the collective contribution from the pioneer batches of graduates – Classes of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. This scholarship seeks to identify candidates who enjoys networking / getting to know Alumni, fostering relationships between Alumni and SMU, and interested in harnessing the power of the SMU Alumni network together with the community for impact. He/she is an ambassador who believes in SMU and SMU’s education experience. The chosen candidate will be groomed to participate in alumni engagement projects, take part in alumni networking events, as well as touch base with the SMUAA executive committee.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time SMU undergraduates of any nationality, or as specified by the donor
- Proceeding to third or final year of studies
- Good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00) and communications skills
- Good leaderships skills and character records
- Active involvement in CCA and/or community service
- Possess attributes of perseverance and passion
- Preference will be given to students with financial needs
Benefits
- $6,000 (towards subsidized tuition fees)
- Tenable for one year of study
- May be in concurrent receipt of a bursary for cash allowance, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteria
Learning and Development opportunities
The recipient is expected to contribute to the SMU Alumni Association in designing alumni relations programmes and activities to help foster a greater sense of belonging and networking for SMU alumni and the University.
Application
- Apply annually from 1 to 31 January via OASIS >Self-service App - Financial Aid Application
- Interview is required of shortlisted applicants
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
This scholarship is made possible by:
The SMU Alumni Association (SMUAA) focuses on building the SMU Alumni network, and growing Alumni Leaders. It oversees the 41 Alumni Groups (AGs) comprising school based AGs, programme based AGs, interest based AGs, and affinity based AGs.