J.K – SUSS Scholarship: 2025 Philanthropy-in-Action Award

Q: What does J.K – SUSS Scholarship: 2025 Philanthropy-in-Action Award cover?
A: Summary of benefits, eligibility, and application steps for the donor-funded J.K – SUSS Scholarship encouraging pay-it-forward leadership.

TL;DR
The J.K – SUSS Scholarship gifts S$7,500 toward tuition to SUSS students with stellar academics, leadership, and a commitment to pay it forward—no bond, but strong expectations of community impact.

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Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (applications typically 1 Feb – 15 Mar; last checked 2025-10-01)
• Official Listing: SUSS Scholarships – J.K Scholarship
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens or PRs entering SUSS full-time degrees (Year 1–4) with outstanding results and a service ethos
• Eligibility: Excellent ‘O'/‘A' Level, IB, or polytechnic results, strong CCAs, leadership, willingness to “pay it forward,” and preference for students with financial need
• Tenable Institution: Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) – all programmes except Law
• Bond: None

Award Components

• S$7,500 scholarship credited toward tuition fees for the following academic year
• Access to SUSS scholar community engagements and mentoring opportunities
• Recognition by the donor for sustained service and leadership

Eligibility Highlights

• Singapore Citizen or PR, enrolled (or enrolling) in an eligible SUSS full-time undergraduate programme (excluding Law)
• Excellent academic credentials (A-Level/IB/NUS High/polydiploma or strong university GPA for current students)
• Active contribution to CCAs, community work, or leadership projects demonstrating altruism
• Willingness to champion the donor's ethos of paying it forward, including continued service while studying
• Financial need considered; applicants must be free from conflicting scholarships covering similar tuition amounts

Application Roadmap

1. Watch SUSS announcements in January; applications open 1 February and close 15 March annually.
2. Prepare academic transcripts, co-curricular records, resume, financial documents (if applicable), and a personal statement detailing pay-it-forward plans.