Admission & Aid
At SMU we are committed to holistic admissions, where we look for students who have not only been successful academically but who also possess qualities that we value. Applicants are selected on the basis of their strong academic and co-curricular records as well as evidence of qualities such as positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and communication skills.
Our tuition fees are highly subsidised by the Singapore Government in the form of a Tuition Grant administered by the Ministry of Education. This makes studying at SMU affordable.
FINANCIAL AID
SMU has on offer a host of various financial schemes to ensure all deserving students have equal opportunity to gain a tertiary education at SMU. Here are some of the scholarships available for BSc (Econs) students:
As a coordinated and integrated entity, ASEAN is thriving and will continue to experience growth and prosperity.
At SMU, we will equip you with the necessary skills and perspectives – hard knowledge skills, soft people skills, ethics and social responsibility to capitalise on ASEAN’s blossoming opportunities. Your time at SMU will allow you to form firm friendships and budding networks with SMU students from 30 nations. Most of all, this scholarship will grant you the prestige and opportunities that will make you an invaluable asset in the global economy.
This Scholarship is open to citizens from ASEAN countries* (excluding Singapore citizens) *ASEAN countries comprise Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Made possible by a generous gift from the Lee Foundation, the Lee Kong Chian Scholars’ Programme is one of our most prestigious scholarships offering high-calibre individuals the exciting opportunities to a holistic, intellectual and entrepreneurial development.
LKCSP scholars can look forward to a full four-year tuition fee waiver, a one-off notebook grant, annual living allowance, and sponsorship for global opportunities.
Our dedicated Centre for Scholars’ Development (CSD) implements and oversees development programmes for our LKCSP scholars and is committed to guide and to develop the intellectual and holistic growth of our scholars.
Up to 60 scholarships are awarded each year.
The SMU Global Impact Scholarship Award is a premier flagship scholars’ award that is dedicated to nurture a new generation of leaders, committed to helping to solve complex global and local challenges, thus making an impact on society.
The SMU Global Impact Scholarship Award is designed to help realise each scholar’s leadership potential, ignite the desire and hone the ability to make meaningful impact on society. The programme will provide a transformative learning experience that will nurture and hone the scholars’ capacity for:
- Critical, creative and innovative thinking
- A global mindset
- Leadership
- Social responsibility
- Commitment to excellence
In short, the SMU Global Impact Scholarship Award seeks to develop action leaders with a global perspective for the public, private and people sectors.
The new SMU Merit Scholarship Programme opens doors to an enriching and exciting learning opportunity that will broaden your horizons and groom you into an inspiring and impactful leader of the future.
Enjoy the flexibility of a single or double degree, with a generous package that includes a full four-year tuition fee waiver and growth opportunities allowance.
Our dedicated Centre for Scholars’ Development (CSD) implements and oversees development programmes for our scholars and is committed to guide and to develop the intellectual and holistic growth of our scholars.
Up to 35 SMU Merit Scholarships are awarded each year.
Supported by funds contributed by the School's faculty/staff and its fundraising activities, the objective of SOE Scholarship is to motivate and spur students in the School of Economics to achieve greater heights of academic excellence.
The SMU School of Economics Student Fund was established by faculty, staff and alumni members to provide for the welfare of the students of SOE.
Objective
The objective of this fund is to provide financial assistance to SOE students who are faced with emergencies or unexpected events e.g. a student sustains injury and the family cannot afford medical treatment. This fund will exclude (but not limited to) the following:
- Exchange Programs
- Overseas trips for community projects
- Conference expenses, both local and overseas
Committee
Professor Hoon Hian Teck, Dean
Associate Professor Gea M. Lee, Associate Dean
Ms Linda Liu, Assistant Dean (Administration)
Eligibility
Students pursuing Bachelor of Science (Economics) as their primary degree
Amount
Any amount up to a maximum of S$2,000
Approving Authority
Executive-committee of SOE
Application procedure
Please submit the application form to Ms Linda Liu, Assistant Dean (Administration) at lindaliu@smu.edu.sg (Subject: SOE Student Welfare Fund Application).
Click here for more details and a comprehensive list of more scholarships and awards programmes.
Special Acknowledgement:
The School of Economics will also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Ms Claire Chiang for her sponsorship for the Claire Chiang Scholarship. The Claire Chiang Scholarship was offered to SOE students with outstanding academic results and strong leadership potential who were also active in community service. One Scholarship was awarded annually and was tenable for one year.