SMU ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
SMU's ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship pays subsidised tuition and annual stipends for top ASEAN applicants. Apply alongside your SMU admission, prepare for interviews, and plan to meet the MOE Tuition Grant bond and 3.4 CGPA renewal benchmark.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-02)
- Official Listing: Singapore Management University ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who It Targets: ASEAN citizens (excluding Singapore) pursuing a full-time SMU undergraduate programme straight after pre-university studies
- Eligibility: Outstanding academic record, proven leadership and co-curricular involvement, and a complete SMU admissions application
- Tenable Institution: Singapore Management University (SMU)
- Bond: Scholarship itself is bond-free, but recipients must accept the MOE Tuition Grant, triggering a three-year work obligation with a Singapore-registered employer for PRs and international students
Award Components
- 100% coverage of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees (MOE Tuition Grant required)
- S$5,800 annual living allowance disbursed each academic year
- S$3,000 annual accommodation allowance for approved housing plans
- S$1,750 one-time computer allowance upon enrolment
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Open to nationals from ASEAN member states other than Singapore.
- Academic readiness: Applicants must present outstanding A-Level, IB, NUS High, polytechnic, or equivalent senior-year results that meet SMU admission standards.
- Leadership profile: Demonstrated leadership potential and meaningful co-curricular or community contributions.
- Admissions linkage: Scholarship consideration only begins after you submit a full SMU undergraduate application; shortlisted candidates are notified directly by SMU.
- MOE Tuition Grant: Acceptance of the grant is compulsory; PRs and international students must fulfil the associated three-year bond in Singapore after graduation.
- Renewal bar: Scholars must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.4 each term to keep the award active.
Application Roadmap
- Map your SMU admissions window (A-Level, IB, NUS High, or polytechnic) and assemble certified transcripts, test scores, and identification documents.
- Submit the SMU undergraduate application and indicate scholarship interest before the admissions deadline.
- Upload any supporting materials requested in the Applicant's Self Service portal and ensure referees are on standby.
- Watch for SMU's scholarship shortlist email and be ready for interviews or written assessments that probe leadership, community impact, and programme fit.
- Confirm your acceptance promptly if offered, and complete Tuition Grant and visa formalities where applicable.
- Plan academically to meet the 3.4 CGPA renewal threshold while integrating housing, budgeting, and orientation commitments.
Preparation Playbook
- Curate a portfolio that highlights leadership roles, cross-cultural projects, and community service relevant to ASEAN impact.
- Practise scholarship interview responses that connect your goals to SMU's seminar-style learning and industry partnerships.
- Budget ahead for housing and settling-in expenses so the living and accommodation allowances stretch through the year.
- Familiarise yourself with MOE Tuition Grant obligations and consider career pathways in Singapore that align with your degree.
- Reach out to current SMU scholars via official webinars or outreach sessions to understand expectations and support structures.
