Tahir Indonesian Scholarship

Established in 2014, this 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.

• Full-time first year undergraduates enrolled in any degree programme
• Indonesian nationality (excluding Singapore Permanent Resident)
• Possess good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00)
• Demonstrates leadership skills and character
• Active involvement in co-curricular activities and/or community service involvement
• Special consideration will be given to those with demonstrated financial need

• The Scholarship is valued at S$15,000 per year and is tenable for up to four years of the recipient’s course of studies, subject to the recipient’s continued observance of the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of award
• The scholarship will offer financial support towards the recipient’s tuition fees and/or study-related expenses
• No bond is required under the terms of this scholarship

If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please indicate your interest in the Scholarship section of the online application form for admission. There is no separate scholarship application form. Click here to apply to SMU.

Special consideration for this scholarship will be given to applicants with demonstrated financial needs. Applicants must also submit a separate financial aid application. This can be done via Applicant’s Self Service, after submitting the online application for admission. Prospective applicants may submit their financial aid application when it opens for its annual exercise from 1 January to 31 May.

Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: admissions@smu.edu.sg

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.