BIS Merit Scholarship: 2025 Profile

Q: What does BIS Merit Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: Benefits, eligibility, and application milestones for SMU's BIS Merit Scholarship supporting College of Integrative Studies undergraduates.

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

1. Track the annual application window (1–31 January) and prepare your transcript, CV, and portfolio of CIS projects.
2. Submit the application through OASIS (Self-service App → Financial Aid Application) with updated activity records and references if requested.