CIMB ASEAN Scholarship: 2026 Singapore Profile
TL;DR
CIMB’s ASEAN Scholarship funds university study with mentorship and internships-use this profile to check eligibility, intake timeline, and bond terms before applying.
Sponsor: CIMB GroupBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 23 Nov 2025
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Q: What does CIMB ASEAN Scholarship: 2026 Singapore Profile cover?
A: CIMB's flagship ASEAN Scholarship for Singapore applicants-covering allowances, eligibility thresholds, bond terms, and the 2025 application window for NUS, NTU, and SMU students.
TL;DR CIMB’s ASEAN Scholarship funds university study with mentorship and internships-use this profile to check eligibility, intake timeline, and bond terms before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: 2025 applications will open in April (last checked 2025-11-23)
- Official Listing: CIMB ASEAN Scholarship - CIMB Careers
- Latest Application Window: CIMB states the 2025 round will open in April; closing date not yet posted
- Who It Targets: Citizens of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam who are starting an undergraduate degree or have at least one full academic year remaining and want a banking career
- Eligibility: Age ≤ 25, strong academic track record, active co-curricular leadership, not holding another bonded award
- Tenable Institutions: Recognised universities in Singapore or overseas (applications welcome from home and overseas programmes)
- Bond: Yes - one-year service per local study year or two years per overseas year, capped at five years (per CIMB FAQ)
Award Components
- Full scholarship coverage: Tuition fees, laptop, books, visa charges, flights, and allowances for accommodation and living expenses
- Global study access: Funding applies to approved programmes across ASEAN and beyond, enabling placements at world-class universities
- Mentorship programme: Dedicated mentors guide scholars through academic decisions and professional development milestones
- Experiential rotations: Internships and management trainee attachments, including The Complete Banker™ programme, expose scholars to priority banking projects
- Guaranteed role: Employment with CIMB after graduation so scholars transition directly into regional banking careers
Eligibility Highlights (Singapore Track)
- Singapore citizen aged 25 or below at the point of application
- Aspires to build a career in the financial and banking industry
- Either about to start an undergraduate degree or already enrolled with at least one full academic year remaining
