About the Financial Award
The scholarship is part of the Tanoto Foundation’s BEACON programme, which aims to holistically develop the generation of leaders as future-ready global citizens who meaningfully contribute to their communities and countries. The programme comprises structured leadership development training, opportunities for experiential learning, networking and community service, in addition to tuition grants via the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time SMU undergraduates of Indonesia or Chinese citizenship or Singapore Permanent Residents of Indonesia or Chinese citizenship
- Outstanding academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00)
- Proficient in English
- Active involvement in co-curricular activities and/or community service
- Good leadership skills and character records
- Preference will be given to those with demonstrated financial need
Benefits
- The Scholarship, valued at $19,500 per annum ($15,000 towards tuition fees and $4,500 as cash allowance), is tenable for up to four years of study, subject to the scholar’s continued observance of the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions of award.
- No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship
Application Information
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.
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.
About the Donor
The Tanoto Foundation is an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981. Based on its core belief that quality education accelerates equal opportunity, the Tanoto Foundation focuses on making an impact in three areas: Improving learning environments, developing future leaders, and supporting medical research and sciences.
