SUTD Global Excellence Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ The SUTD Global Excellence Scholarship covers eight terms of tuition, provides S$7,000 annually, funds up to S$9,000 of overseas immersion, and even reserves a postgraduate study grant—making it a premier, bond-free route for high-impact student leaders.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
- Official Listing: SUTD Undergraduate Scholarships
- Who It Targets: Outstanding applicants with achievements across academics, arts, sports, entrepreneurship, or community service who aspire to create societal impact via SUTD's interdisciplinary curriculum
- Award Value: Full tuition for eight terms, S$7,000 annual allowance, up to S$9,000 overseas programme grant, and additional support for postgraduate studies at SUTD or SMU (eligible courses)
- Bond: None
Award Components
- Tuition waiver: Pays subsidised tuition for the normal duration of study.
- Living allowance: S$7,000 per academic year to ease living and project costs.
- Overseas exposure: Sponsorship (≤ S$9,000) for programmes such as Global Exchange Programme, summer schools, or overseas hackathons.
- Postgraduate grant: Optional funding to cover part of tuition for SUTD or SMU postgraduate studies pursued within three years of graduation.
- Leadership ecosystem: Priority access to the University Ambassador Club, design innovation labs, and donor networking opportunities.
Eligibility Highlights
- Applicants admitted to SUTD (excluding STEP, SHARP, Duke-NUS tracks) who show excellence beyond academics—design innovations, sports achievements, social entrepreneurship, etc.
- Strong academic foundation with evidence of resilience and collaborative spirit.
- Completion of National Service for male candidates prior to enrolment.
- Commitment to complete 20 hours of service to the SUTD community each academic year.
Development & Expectations
- Scholars participate in leadership bootcamps, industry mentoring, and alumni dialogues curated by the Office of Student Life.
- Opportunities exist to co-create community projects, host outreach events, and support SUTD's global recruitment initiatives.
- The scholarship may be stacked with donor awards (sans duplicate tuition benefits) offering networking and industry attachments.
Application Roadmap
- Prepare holistic portfolio: Highlight achievements across academic, creative, entrepreneurial, and community spheres.
- Submit admissions & scholarship forms: Indicate interest on the SUTD portal within the respective applicant window (early-Jan to late-Feb for most pathways; mid-Mar for A-Levels).
- Shortlist & interviews: Selected candidates present their portfolio, undergo behavioural interviews, and tackle problem-solving prompts.
- Offer acceptance: Successful applicants receive scholarship notifications alongside admission results; respond promptly to secure the grant.
- Post-offer planning: Map overseas programme aspirations and postgraduate ambitions early to leverage the scholarship's unique benefits.
Preparation Playbook
- Document tangible outcomes—competitions won, prototypes built, community impact metrics—to substantiate excellence claims.
- Practise articulating a long-term mission that connects SUTD's design approach with your personal impact goals.
- Seek testimonials from mentors or supervisors who can validate leadership and character.
- Familiarise yourself with SUTD's overseas partners to propose targeted exchange or research plans during interviews.
- Engage current scholars to understand expectations around service hours and campus leadership.
