What is the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme about?
The Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme is a highly selective January immersion programme in Singapore, hosted by the Singapore Management University. Students who are awarded the scholarship to attend the programme will have the opportunity to take classes in technology and business on the SMU campus, meet members of the SMU community, and experience living and learning in Singapore. The programme is fully funded through the generous support of Dato’ Kho Hui Meng, and all expenses (tuition, accommodation, sightseeing, meals) will be covered by the scholarship, including a stipend for travel to Singapore. The scholarship is bond-free.
Key Highlights of the Programme
Explore your interest in business & technology at Asia’s leading specialist university
Meet new friends from other ASEAN countries
Experience living and studying in Singapore
Experience Singapore, the Garden City of the World!
Personal development workshops
Get a taste of our signature interactive classes in our iconic seminar rooms
How to Apply to the Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme?
The Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Young Scholars Programme will take place from 11 January to 22 January 2027.
In the 2027 edition of the programme, we will be offering a limited number of spaces to top students from high schools in Indonesia and Malaysia.
As the programme is highly selective, students must first be recommended by their high school before they can apply. Once your high school has nominated you to SMU, we will send you an online application form to complete.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, interviews will take place online, via Zoom, in October/November 2026. All interviews will be conducted fully in English.
Admissions decisions will be released by end-November 2026. As there is a limited number of places available in the programme, not all interviewed candidates will be offered the scholarship.
Admissions Requirements
- Top high school students in Indonesia and Malaysia who will be graduating from high school and entering university in 2027 (preferred) or 2028.
- Are at least 17 years old by 1 January 2027, and will not turn 19 years old before 31 January 2027.
- Have a comfortable command of the English language, both written and spoken, as all classes, and the final presentation, will be conducted in English.
- Interest in Asia and Singapore
- Have an outstanding academic high school record.
- Recommended by high school teacher / principal / counselor.
- Undergo a Zoom interview with the Admissions team
Contact Us
If you have any further enquiries, please contact us at highschoolprog@smu.edu.sg.
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