CIMB ASEAN Scholarship: 2025 Singapore Profile

Q: What does CIMB ASEAN Scholarship: 2025 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 tuition, living costs, travel, and devices for high-performing Singaporeans headed to NUS, NTU, or SMU, pairs each scholar with mentorship plus internship rotations, and carries a post-graduation employment bond with the bank.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: 2025 intake closed on 25 Apr 2025; monitor for next cycle (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Listing: CIMB ASEAN Scholarship — CIMB Careers
• Latest Application Window: 2 April 2025 – 25 April 2025
• Who It Targets: Singapore citizens aiming for banking careers who have secured or are pursuing places at top-tier universities (e.g., NUS, NTU, SMU) with at least one academic year remaining
• Eligibility: Age ≤ 25, strong academic track record, active co-curricular leadership, an unconditional (or pending) offer from a recognised top-tier university, and intent to pursue finance or banking
• Tenable Institutions: Top-tier universities across ASEAN or globally; Singapore applicants typically enrol at NUS, NTU, or SMU
• Bond: Yes — employment with CIMB upon graduation (bond duration confirmed in the award package)

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