School of Economics

Scholarships & Awards

We readily recognize and award outstanding students with distinguished scholarships awarded by SMU, donor organizations and partner philanthropists. Available to local and foreign students, these scholarships will help you achieve your study goals and open the gateway to a world of endless opportunities, including internships and employment at renowned organizations upon graduation.

In awarding these scholarships, SMU seeks the most dynamic, deserving and motivated students. If you process outstanding academic results, display a penchant for leadership, show a laudable track record in co-curricular activities, and exhibit a zest for community service, we invite you to apply for these scholarships.

ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship

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.

Lee Kong Chian Scholars' Programme

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.

SMU Global Impact Scholarship Award

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.

SMU Merit Scholarship Programme

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.

SOE Scholarship

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.

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.