SUTD Technology Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ The SUTD STEP Scholarship underwrites up to 10 terms of tuition, funds the programme's overseas year, and embeds mentorship for budding tech entrepreneurs—bond-free, but with rigorous deliverables across venture projects and community leadership.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
- Official Listing: SUTD Technology Entrepreneurship Programme
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens admitted to the STEP integrated programme who exhibit entrepreneurial drive, top academic results, and strong leadership
- Award Value: Tuition coverage for up to 10 terms (undergraduate + Master's), programme fees, and travel grants for the mandatory one-year overseas immersion
- Bond: None
Award Components
- Tuition coverage: Pays subsidised tuition across the 10-term integrated Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology Entrepreneurship.
- Programme & travel funding: Covers STEP programme fees, airfare, and living support tied to the year-long overseas immersion with partner universities and incubators.
- Mentorship & venture support: Scholars receive guidance from faculty, industry mentors, and SUTD Entrepreneurship Centre to launch technology ventures.
- Leadership platforms: Opportunities to spearhead start-up clinics, hackathons, and ambassador duties within SUTD's innovation ecosystem.
Eligibility Highlights
- Applicants must be Singapore Citizens accepted into STEP; international students are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Demonstrated excellence in A-Level, IB, NUS High, or polytechnic pathways plus notable achievements in innovation, entrepreneurship, or leadership.
- Strong community involvement and the ability to cope with an accelerated, immersive curriculum.
- Commitment to complete the one-year overseas immersion and Master's dissertation.
Development & Expectations
- Scholars undertake globally immersive experiences—entrepreneurship courses abroad, start-up attachments, and venture incubation.
- They complete a capstone team project and Master's thesis addressing real-world technology challenges.
- Annual service requirements include contributing to SUTD outreach, mentoring juniors, or supporting STEP admissions events.
Application Roadmap
- Apply to STEP: Indicate interest when submitting your SUTD application; shortlisted candidates undergo separate STEP interviews.
- Prepare entrepreneurship portfolio: Document start-up projects, innovation competitions, leadership roles, and impact metrics.
- Scholarship consideration: Eligible STEP admits are evaluated for the scholarship; additional interviews may focus on entrepreneurial mindset and resilience.
- Offer acceptance: Review scholarship terms, confirm overseas immersion logistics, and plan finances for the extended 10-term journey.
- Onboarding: Attend STEP briefings, arrange visa and housing for overseas partner institutions, and map venture milestones with mentors.
Preparation Playbook
- Demonstrate traction—MVP launches, hackathon wins, or social enterprises—in your application and interviews.
- Hone storytelling around your entrepreneurial mission and how STEP's overseas immersion accelerates it.
- Strengthen quantitative and analytical skills; expect discussions on business models, market sizing, and product validation.
- Build resilience narratives to show readiness for the intense, fast-paced 10-term programme.
- Engage current STEP scholars or alumni to understand workload, immersion sites, and community expectations.
