Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarship: 2025 Profile
TL;DR
This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: SPH FoundationBond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
02 Mar 2025, 13:45 Z
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: SPH Foundation's bond-free award for humanities and language undergraduates—allowances, expectations, and application tips.
TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Benchmark it against other bond-free humanities awards inside our Scholarship Matcher so you know whether SPH Foundation’s allowance and book grant meet your needs before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application is marked “closed” on SPH Foundation’s official application page, with a note that it will open for application in March 2026 (checked 2026-01-26).
- Official Portal: SPH Foundation:
- Who It Targets (published): Promising undergraduates from modest family backgrounds pursuing full-time languages, linguistics and humanities degree programmes at local universities.
- Eligibility (published highlights): Singapore citizens with monthly household income S$5,000 or less, good academic results (university exams or prior qualifications), consistently good CCA records, and an expectation of volunteerism/community work (see application page for the full list).
- Bond (published): Bond-free (stated on the programme page).
Funding & Development Pathway
- Financial package: The official pages focus on scope and eligibility; confirm the current quantum/allowances during the application cycle. The application terms state that compulsory fees are paid directly to the university.
- Community leadership: The official pages emphasise volunteerism during and after university years—plan a realistic service pathway you can sustain.
Application Timeline & Selection Flow
- Prepare supporting documents: Gather income statements, academic transcripts, testimonials, and CCA records once the call opens.
- Submit via SPH Foundation: Follow the official application channel and deadline provided for the current intake.
- Panel interview: Expect questions on media literacy, community contribution, and how you plan to champion humanities.
