About the Financial Award
Established in 2015, the Tahir Scholarship is made possible from the proceeds of an endowed donation from prominent Indonesian businessman and philanthropist Dato’ Sri Prof. DR. Tahir, Founder of the Mayapada Group.
The scholarship is available to full-time undergraduates (freshmen) at the Singapore Management University pursuing any degree programme. It is aimed at motivating and inspiring students who require financial assistance to scale greater heights.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates commencing their undergraduate studies at SMU
- Enrolled in any programme of study
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents
- Possess good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00)
- Active involvement and commitment in community service or sports
- With demonstrated financial need
Benefits
- $15,000 per annum (towards subsidised tuition fees and/ or study-related expenses)
- Tenable for up to 4 years of the recipient’s academic studies, subject to continued observance of the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of award.
- The recipient is encouraged to initiate or be part of an overseas community service project in Indonesia.
- No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship
Application
If you want to be considered for this scholarship, indicate your interest in the Scholarship section of the online admission application. No separate scholarship form is needed
Special consideration is given to applicants with financial needs. After you have submitted your admission application. You are required to submit a separate bursary application form via the Applicant’s Self Service from 1 January 1 to 31 May
Click HERE for the checklist
Enquiries
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: admissions@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
DR. Tahir started from humble beginnings. Through sheer hard work, pure passion and an entrepreneurial spirit, he is today a prominent businessman and philanthropist, helming one of Indonesia’s largest conglomerates, the Mayapada Group, which has businesses in financial services, healthcare, tourism, retail, media and aviation.
A firm believer in education, DR. Tahir views his contribution to education as a worthy cause as it means supporting and investing in the long term development of societies, helping to build intellectual capital and nurturing the most precious of resources – human talent. He hopes that this Scholarship will not only benefit Indonesian students studying at SMU, but also serve to further enhance the good relations and understanding between the people of Indonesia and Singapore.
