SUTD Global Merit Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ The SUTD Global Merit Scholarship wipes out tuition fees for eight terms and provides up to S$9,000 for overseas exposure, rewarding students who pair academic excellence with leadership and community impact—without imposing a bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
- Official Listing: SUTD Undergraduate Scholarships
- Who It Targets: High-achieving A-Level, IB, NUS High, polytechnic, or international Year 12 applicants admitted to any SUTD undergraduate programme
- Award Value: Full tuition coverage for eight terms and up to S$9,000 for approved overseas programmes (exchange, research, or summer schools)
- Bond: None
Award Components
- Tuition waiver: Covers the full subsidised tuition for the normal programme duration.
- Overseas grant: Provides up to S$9,000 for global exposure via SUTD-endorsed programmes.
- Leadership ecosystem: Access to donor events, mentorship, and priority consideration for campus leadership and ambassador roles.
Eligibility Highlights
- Applicants must demonstrate stellar academic results alongside co-curricular excellence, innovation, or community service.
- Male students are required to complete National Service before matriculation.
- Scholarship renewal each term depends on sustained academic performance and good conduct.
- Participation in at least 20 hours of SUTD community or ambassadorial service per year is mandatory.
Development & Expectations
- Scholars contribute to outreach events, campus tours, and mentorship of future cohorts.
- They gain access to leadership seminars, design innovation workshops, and alumni networking platforms curated by SUTD.
- Eligible scholars may stack donor-sponsored awards (excluding overlapping tuition benefits) for additional experiential funding.
Application Roadmap
- Submit admissions application: Apply within your pathway's window (early January to late February for most tracks; by 19 March 2025 for A-Level candidates).
- Complete scholarship section: Detail achievements, leadership roles, and community contributions in the admissions portal.
- Shortlisting: Selected candidates present portfolios and undergo interviews exploring problem-solving mindset and societal impact.
- Offer stage: Scholarship results are released with admissions decisions; accept promptly to confirm entitlements.
- Onboarding: Coordinate with Student Life on service hours, overseas programme planning, and mentor assignments.
Preparation Playbook
- Showcase interdisciplinary strengths—blend engineering/design projects with service initiatives or entrepreneurial pursuits.
- Prepare concise stories demonstrating resilience and collaboration; interviewers probe beyond grades.
- Research SUTD's overseas options and propose how you will deploy the travel grant meaningfully.
- Collect recommendation letters from educators or supervisors who can attest to leadership and character.
- Engage with existing scholars at open houses to align expectations on campus service and workload.
