OCBC Regional Scholarship: 2025 Profile

Q: What does OCBC Regional Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: Insight into OCBC's Regional Scholarship-funding scope, multi-market rotations, bond terms, and how to build a cross-border leadership pitch.

TL;DR
OCBC Regional Scholars gain full sponsorship plus pan-Asian rotations-craft a global mindset, highlight cross-cultural wins, and prepare for a four-year bond that moves across OCBC's growth markets.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Portal: OCBC Regional Scholarship
• Who It Targets: High-performing undergraduates in Singapore or partner universities across the OCBC network studying business, finance, technology, or analytics
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or ASEAN nationals with strong academics, leadership, cross-cultural exposure, and interest in regional banking strategy
• Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS, SUTD, plus partner universities in ASEAN & Greater China
• Bond: Four-year bond with OCBC, typically spanning at least two markets

Award Components

• Full tuition and compulsory fees for remaining years of study
• Annual living allowance pegged to study location
• Sponsored global exposure: internships, study missions, language immersion, and innovation programmes in OCBC markets
• Structured internships in Singapore HQ followed by overseas attachments (e.g., Shanghai, Hong Kong, Jakarta)
• Mentorship from senior regional executives and participation in OCBC's Group Future Leaders Programme

Eligibility Checklist

• Outstanding academic results $Dean's List, First Class standing, or equivalent GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0$