BIS Merit Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
SMU's BIS Merit Scholarship funds high-achieving College of Integrative Studies (CIS) majors with a S$12,000 annual tuition subsidy. Eligible second-year students apply via OASIS each January, highlight interdisciplinary impact, and stay active in CIS community life to renew the three-year award.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: Singapore Management University – BIS Merit Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Full-time CIS undergraduates entering their second year of the Bachelor of Integrative Studies programme
- Eligibility: Minimum 3.40 cumulative GPA, outstanding community and College engagement, and evidence of interdisciplinary initiative
- Tenable Institution: Singapore Management University (College of Integrative Studies)
- Bond: No bond requirement stated; recipients must observe SMU award conditions
Award Components
- S$12,000 per annum applied to subsidised tuition fees
- Renewable for up to three years of BIS study, subject to performance and conduct
Eligibility Highlights
- Enrolment stage: Restricted to second-year CIS students pursuing the Bachelor of Integrative Studies full-time.
- Academic benchmark: Maintain at least a 3.40 cumulative GPA and strong standing in coursework spanning multiple disciplines.
- Community impact: Demonstrate leadership, service, or project outcomes that benefit CIS and wider communities.
- College citizenship: Active participation in College events and initiatives is expected throughout the tenure.
- Award exclusivity: Cannot hold another scholarship of similar nature without prior written approval from SMU.
Application Roadmap
- Track the annual application window (1–31 January) and prepare your transcript, CV, and portfolio of CIS projects.
- Submit the application through OASIS (
Self-service App → Financial Aid Application) with updated activity records and references if requested. - Highlight interdisciplinary coursework, capstone design, or experiential learning that align with CIS goals.
- If shortlisted, attend interviews or presentations showcasing your integrative study plan and community contributions.
- Review award conditions, including renewal expectations and exclusivity clauses, before formally accepting.
- Coordinate with CIS advisors to ensure academic planning and community commitments stay on course for renewal each year.
Preparation Playbook
- Capture reflective narratives on how your custom BIS pathway tackles real-world problems and benefits communities.
- Maintain a leadership log covering initiatives, mentoring, or service roles within CIS circles.
- Seek feedback from faculty mentors to strengthen your learning plan and personal statement before submission.
- Budget ahead by combining the scholarship with available bursaries (where eligible) to cover living expenses.
- Keep academic momentum high after acceptance by mapping assessments and interdisciplinary projects early each term.
Useful Resources
- Email finasst@smu.edu.sg (SMU Centre for Student Financial Assistance)
