Wilmar Scholarship

The Wilmar Scholarship, established by Wilmar International Limited in 2009, is aimed at providing financial assistance and encouraging full-time undergraduates, enrolled in any programme of study at the Singapore Management University, to embrace a holistic education and to give back to society in the years ahead.

• Full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in any programme of study and pursuing their second, third or final year of studies in the year of award.
• Possess good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
• Hold a good record of service and contributions to the University and/or the community at large.
• Display active leadership roles in student life, co-curricular activities and community service.
• Ethically and socially responsible individuals who believe in giving back to society.
• With demonstrated evidence of financial hardships in the family (not exceeding the gross monthly household per capita income in accordance with the prevailing income level for government-funded bursaries).

• $15,000 per annum (towards subsidised tuition fees and study-related expenses)
• Each scholarship, depending on the recipient's level of study in the year of award, is tenable for up to three years of academic studies, subject to the recipient’s continued observance of the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of award.
• The recipients are strongly encouraged to uphold the Donor’s values of paying it forward by pledging back one-fifth of the scholarship sums received to fund future scholarships for needy students.  The pledged contributions are to commence no later than one year upon graduation and paid within six years, depending on the amount of pledged sum.

Opportunity to participate in an SMU student-led overseas community service project, facilitated by the Centre for Social Responsibility, through Wilmar International Limited.

• Apply annually from 1 to 31 January via OASIS >Self-service App - Financial Aid Application
• Interview is required of shortlisted applicants

Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg

Wilmar International Limited, founded in 1991 as a palm oil trading company, is today Asia’s leading agribusiness group. It is amongst the largest listed companies by market capitalisation on the Singapore Exchange. Its business activities include oil palm cultivation, edible oils refining, oilseeds crushing, consumer pack edible oils processing and merchandising, specialty fats, oleochemicals and biodiesel manufacturing, and grains processing and merchandising. Headquartered in Singapore, its operations are located in more than 20 countries across four continents, with a primary focus on Indonesia, Malaysia, China, India and Europe. Backed by a staff force of about 70,000 people, over 250 processing plants and an extensive distribution network, its products are delivered to more than 50 countries globally.