Emerald Circle Scholarship (Grab): 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
Grab Singapore's Emerald Circle Scholarship grants up to S$15,000 in bond-free university funding to the immediate family of active driver- and delivery-partners who meet service metrics and submit a strong cover letter with academic results.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: 2025 Application Cycle Open (announcement dated 15 May 2025; last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: Emerald Circle Scholarships & Bursaries -- Grab Singapore
- Who It Targets: Immediate family members of Grab driver- or delivery-partners entering or studying at a Singapore university who demonstrate academic merit and service potential
- Eligibility: Partner must have 12+ months of activity with strong service metrics (Acceptance Rate
>= 90%, Cancellation Rate<= 10%, Driver Rating>= 4.7) and complete>= 65trips weekly on average; student must be an immediate family member with solid academic results and no overlapping scholarship - Tenable Institutions: Singapore-based universities (e.g., NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS) offering full-time degree programmes
- Bond: None
Award Components
- One-time scholarship of up to S$15,000 to offset local university tuition and education expenses
- Recognition within Grab's Emerald Circle community, including access to GrabForGood initiatives and potential mentorship opportunities
- Continued eligibility for Emerald Circle bursaries supporting younger family members at primary through post-secondary levels
Eligibility Highlights
- Grab driver- or delivery-partner active for at least 12 months at the point of application
- Partner maintains platform metrics: Acceptance Rate
>= 90%, Cancellation Rate<= 10%, Driver Rating>= 4.7, and average of>= 60trips per week - Applicant is an immediate family member (child or dependent) enrolling in or currently attending a local university
- Applicant presents recent academic results, a cover letter detailing aspirations, and optional recommendation letters
- Recipient holds no other scholarships concurrently (bursaries are permitted)
Application Roadmap
- Confirm the partner account meets the tenure, weekly trip volume, and quality metrics required by Grab.
- Compile the student's NRIC/FIN, birth certificate/proof of relationship, post-secondary academic transcripts, and any supporting achievements.
- Draft a compelling cover letter explaining academic goals, community impact, and how the scholarship will be used.
- Submit the online application via Grab's 2025 Emerald Circle Scholarship Google Form before the stated deadline (application link on the official page; ensure all documents are attached).
- Monitor the partner's Grab app notifications and registered email for interview or outcome updates.
Selection & Disbursement Notes
- Each eligible partner may nominate only one immediate family member per cycle.
- Repeat recipients are not eligible; Grab prioritises first-time awardees.
- Grab reviews service quality and reserves the right to verify submitted documents; incomplete submissions are not processed.
- Successful applicants receive funding directly from Grab with no post-graduation employment bond, though ongoing engagement with Grab community programmes is encouraged.
Preparation Playbook
- Maintain and track weekly trip averages to ensure eligibility before applying.
- Save PDFs of driving performance metrics from the Grab Driver app in case Grab requests verification.
- Use the cover letter to highlight academic achievements, community leadership, and alignment with GrabForGood values.
- Line up a recommendation (e.g., educator or volunteer supervisor) ahead of time even though it is optional; it can reinforce your narrative.
- Plan tuition and living expenses so you can allocate the scholarship effectively once disbursed.
