About the Financial Award
Established in 2017, the SMU Entrepreneur Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. It aims to provide financial assistance to needy undergraduates during their course of study at the University.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates enrolled in any degree programme
- Good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00) and student life activities
- With demonstrable financial needs (gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $2,500). Gross monthly household per capita income may be revised in accordance with prevailing guidelines to qualify for government bursaries.
The recipients should believe in the notion of paying-it-forward and contributing back to SMU as alumni in the future.
Benefits
- $15,000 per annum (towards subsidised tuition fees and/ or study-related expenses)
- Tenable for one year of study
- Singaporean students may apply for government bursary for cash allowance, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteria.
Learning and Development opportunities
Possible mentorship opportunities by Donors
Application
- Apply annually from 1 to 31 January via OASIS >All Apps - Financial Aid Application
- Interview is required of shortlisted applicants
- Submit a short essay relating to:
- Personal experience that shaped his/her life values/benefits, and
- Past/Current experience at entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship aspirations
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
The SMU Entrepreneur Endowed Scholarship is jointly established by two alumnus from SMU. Both individuals are currently managing their own investments and believes in the spirit of paying it forward, they hope to build a community of scholars who will also be inspired to give back in their own ways.
