Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR\ The Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarship supports humanities and language undergraduates with tuition and allowances—students must sustain good grades, financial need, and active community service to keep this bond-free award.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application cycle closed (last checked 2 Mar 2025)
- Official Portal: Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Singaporean undergraduates (or incoming freshmen) pursuing languages, linguistics, or humanities programmes at local universities with household income ≤ S$5,000
- Eligibility: Strong academic and CCA record, commitment to volunteering, and no concurrent bond-bearing scholarships
- Bond: None—recipients pledge to continue community service during and after their studies
Funding & Development Pathway
- Financial package: Tuition and exam fees, S$2,500 yearly allowance, S$500 book grant, renewable up to four years.
- Industry exposure: Scholars may secure internships with SPH Media brands or related partners, gaining newsroom and content experience.
- Community leadership: The foundation emphasises service; scholars often organise literacy programmes or media outreach for youths.
Application Timeline & Selection Flow
- Prepare supporting documents: Gather income statements, academic transcripts, testimonials, and CCA records.
- Submit via SPH Foundation: Applications usually close in late March; shortlisted candidates move to interviews.
- Panel interview: Expect questions on media literacy, community contribution, and how you plan to champion humanities.
- Award confirmation: Recipients receive disbursement details and service expectations for the scholarship tenure.
Preparation Playbook
- Show sustained volunteerism: Highlight reading initiatives, mentoring, or cultural programmes you lead.
- Connect academics to community: Explain how your humanities training will uplift society or preserve culture.
- Demonstrate financial need: Clearly outline household income and how the award bridges funding gaps.
- Plan your development: Identify internships, student media roles, or overseas exposure you'll pursue with the support.
- Engage with SPH: Follow SPH Media content, identify areas you can contribute to, and bring ideas to the interview.
