SMU SCIS Achievements & Aspirations Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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Join our Telegram study groupQ: What does SMU SCIS Achievements & Aspirations Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: Funding details, selection criteria, and portfolio tips for the School of Computing and Information Systems' Achievements & Aspirations Scholarship at SMU.
TL;DR\ SCIS's Achievements & Aspirations Scholarship funds your SMU computing degree, recognises your tech portfolio, and accelerates you into research, innovation, and leadership tracks without a bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 18 Feb 2025)
- Who It Targets: JC/IB and polytechnic students with exceptional computing achievements and a strong vision for tech innovation at SMU
- Eligibility: High academic standing, outstanding project or competition portfolio, and leadership potential within the tech community
- Tenable Institutions: Singapore Management University (SCIS undergraduate programmes)
- Bond: Bond-free; scholars are expected to contribute to SCIS initiatives and maintain academic excellence
Award Components
- Full tuition coverage for SCIS undergraduate programmes (Information Systems, Computer Science, Computing & Law, Software Engineering, etc.)
- Annual stipend and book allowance for course-related expenses
- Funding support for overseas exchange, global exposure programmes, or tech competitions
- Priority access to faculty mentorship, research assistantships, and entrepreneurship incubators
- Invitation to SCIS scholar community events and industry networking sessions with partner companies
Eligibility Highlights
- Demonstrated excellence in computing competitions (NOI, hackathons, competitive programming) or significant coding projects
- Strong recommendations from teachers, mentors, or industry supervisors attesting to technical depth and collaboration
- Proven leadership in tech clubs, start-ups, open-source communities, or social impact initiatives using technology
- Entrepreneurial mindset with clear aspirations to drive digital innovation or social outcomes through computing
- Ability to thrive in SMU's interactive classes and cross-disciplinary project modules
