Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholarship: 2025 Profile & Support Guide
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TL;DR
The APB Foundation Scholarship, administered by SPD, awards S$12,000 annually (in two instalments) to support students with disabilities at Singapore's six autonomous universities, with an extra S$3,000 Special Assistance Fund for low-income recipients.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-01)
- Official Portal: SPD – Youths Defy Odds to be Awarded the APB Foundation Scholarship
- Who It Targets: ‘A' Level / IB / NUS High students with disabilities planning to study at local universities
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens and PRs
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD
- Bond: No post-graduation bond; scholars commit to academic progress and community engagement
Award Components
- S$12,000 per year, disbursed in two equal payments to offset tuition at the six autonomous universities
- Special Assistance Fund of S$3,000 for awardees from lower-income households
- Continued engagement with SPD and APB Foundation community events and advocacy platforms
Application Roadmap
- Prepare documentation – proof of permanent disability, medical reports, academic transcripts, CCA achievements, and financial information.
- Submit application through SPD's scholarship portal during the published intake window.
- Essay responses – articulate personal journey, aspirations, and how the scholarship enables impact.
- Interview stage – discuss resilience, academic plans, and contributions to the disability community.
- Outcome & support planning – align assistive needs with university offices and SPD resources.
Preparation Playbook
- Accessibility planning: liaise early with university disability offices to understand accommodations.
- Community involvement: highlight advocacy, peer mentoring, or inclusivity projects you have championed.
- Academic readiness: outline how you'll leverage support to excel in your chosen programme.
- Career intent: describe how the scholarship unlocks future professional or societal contributions.
- Financial clarity: prepare supporting documents to streamline needs assessment.
