SMU School of Social Sciences Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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Join our Telegram study groupQ: What does SMU School of Social Sciences Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: Funding support, academic expectations, and impact opportunities for SMU School of Social Sciences undergraduates on the mid-term scholarship track.
TL;DR\ The SMU School of Social Sciences Scholarship supports outstanding undergraduates with tuition relief, allowances, and pathways to deepen public policy, psychology, or sociology expertise—while keeping the award bond-free.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 18 Feb 2025)
- Official Listing: SMU School of Social Sciences Scholarship
- Who It Targets: High-performing undergraduates within SMU SOSS pursuing political science, psychology, sociology, or public policy majors
- Eligibility: Exceptional CAP/GPA, research or service leadership, and commitment to create social impact through SOSS disciplines
- Tenable Institutions: Singapore Management University (School of Social Sciences)
- Bond: Bond-free, with renewal tied to academic performance and contribution to SOSS community initiatives
Award Components
- Tuition fee coverage for the remainder of the undergraduate programme
- Annual stipend to offset living expenses and research materials
- Funding for overseas exchange, field schools, or policy immersion trips aligned with SOSS learning outcomes
- Access to faculty mentorship, research assistant roles, and SOSS-led community engagement programmes
- Invitations to SOSS Distinguished Speaker Series, policy workshops, and cross-school leadership forums
Eligibility Highlights
- Consistent top-tier grades in SOSS core and major modules
- Demonstrated research aptitude (honours thesis, undergraduate research assistantship, conference presentations)
- Active involvement in public policy discourse, social innovation, or community service projects
- Strong communication skills suitable for qualitative fieldwork, stakeholder facilitation, and thought leadership
- Positive references from faculty mentors or community leaders attesting to character and commitment
Application Roadmap
- Monitor SOSS scholarship calls (typically mid-year) and prepare an updated resume, academic transcript, and personal statement.
- Highlight research projects, internships, or service initiatives that illustrate your impact in social sciences.




