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SUTD Global Distinguished Scholarship: 2026 Profile

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20 Oct 2025, 09:50 Z

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Q: What does SUTD Global Distinguished Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Award structure, overseas funding, and leadership expectations for SUTD's Global Distinguished Scholarship supporting top-performing undergraduates across all design and engineering pillars.

TL;DR\ SUTD's Global Distinguished Scholarship waives eight terms of subsidised tuition, grants S $7,000 annually, and sets aside up to S$ 9,000 for overseas programmes-no bond, but scholars are expected to lead campus initiatives and give back 20 service hours each year.

Scholarship Snapshot

Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
Official Listing: SUTD Undergraduate Scholarships
Who It Targets: Exceptional A-Level, IB, NUS High, or polytechnic graduates (including international Year 12 equivalents) admitted to any SUTD undergraduate pillar
Award Value: Full tuition for eight terms, S $7,000 annual allowance, and up to S$

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9,000 funding for approved overseas programmes (summer, exchange, or research attachments)

Bond: None

Award Components

Tuition waiver: Covers the full subsidised tuition fees for the normal programme duration (eight academic terms).
Annual allowance: S$7,000 per year for living costs, project prototyping, or enrichment.
Overseas grant: Up to S$9,000 for SUTD-endorsed overseas programmes such as GEXP exchanges, Global Leadership Programme, or design immersions.
Leadership opportunities: Priority invitation to Fifth Row groups (University Ambassador Club, Social Innovators) and mentorship by senior faculty or alumni.

Eligibility Highlights

Applicants must be admitted to SUTD for AY2026, excluding special tracks (STEP, SHARP, SUTD Duke-NUS) which have dedicated scholarships.
Outstanding academic track record complemented by co-curricular excellence, design innovation, or community leadership.
Male students must have completed National Service by matriculation.
Scholars are required to uphold strong academic performance each term to renew funding.

Development & Expectations

Complete at least 20 hours of community or ambassadorial service per academic year (e.g., outreach events, mentorship for juniors, admissions showcases).
Join curated leadership workshops, entrepreneurship clinics, and global networking sessions run by the Office of Student Life.
Access to SUTD's donor-sponsored awards may stack on top of this scholarship (excluding duplicate tuition benefits).

Application Roadmap

Submit admissions application: Apply to SUTD during the relevant window (2 Jan–28 Feb 2025 for diploma/IB/overseas candidates; by 19 Mar 2025 for A-Level applicants).
Indicate scholarship interest: Complete the scholarship section within the admissions portal and upload supporting achievements.
Shortlisting: High-achieving applicants may be invited for interviews focusing on design thinking, resilience, and community contribution.
Interview day: Expect portfolio sharing (where relevant), scenario discussions, and assessments of leadership potential.
Outcome & acceptance: Offers are released with admissions decisions; confirm acceptance and plan for overseas programme opportunities early.

Preparation Playbook

Curate a portfolio highlighting design projects, research posters, or competitions that showcase innovation and societal impact.
Demonstrate versatility across academics, arts/sports, and community initiatives-SUTD values polymath profiles.
Research SUTD's global programmes to articulate how you will use the overseas grant strategically.
Prepare examples of teamwork, leadership, and resilience to discuss during interviews.
Engage current scholars or ambassadors via open house events to calibrate expectations on service commitments.

Useful Resources

https://www.sutd.edu.sg/Admissions/Undergraduate/Scholarships
https://www.sutd.edu.sg/Student-Development/Global/Student-Exchange/Outbound/GEXP
https://www.sutd.edu.sg/Admissions/Undergraduate/Scholarships/SUTD-Global-Distinguished-Scholarship

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SUTD Global Distinguished Scholarship: 2026 Profile

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