SUTD Undergraduate Merit Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ SUTD's Undergraduate Merit Scholarship removes eight terms of tuition fees for outstanding students who pair academic strength with design innovation and community leadership—no bond, but clear expectations to serve and uplift the campus community.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
- Official Listing: SUTD Undergraduate Scholarships
- Who It Targets: High-potential A-Level, IB, NUS High, polytechnic, or international Year 12 students admitted to any SUTD undergraduate pillar
- Award Value: Full tuition coverage for eight academic terms
- Bond: None
Award Components
- Tuition waiver: Covers the full subsidised tuition for the standard duration of study (eight terms).
- Leadership platforms: Access to SUTD's ambassador network, donor engagement activities, and mentorship offerings to sharpen leadership capacity.
- Community engagement: Scholars play key roles in outreach events, design showcases, and peer mentorship circles.
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic excellence across STEM, design, or interdisciplinary subjects, coupled with notable co-curricular accomplishments.
- Demonstrated passion for technology, design thinking, and societal impact.
- Male scholars must complete National Service before enrolling.
- Continued funding is contingent on solid academic performance and good conduct each term.
Development & Expectations
- Complete at least 20 hours of community service or ambassadorial duties annually, from leading campus tours to coaching competition teams.
- Participate in leadership workshops, entrepreneurship sprints, and donor networking sessions coordinated by Student Life.
- Eligible scholars may apply for additional donor awards to support projects or overseas exposure (subject to separate approval).
Application Roadmap
- Apply to SUTD: Meet the relevant admissions deadlines (January–February for most applicants; mid-March for A-Level students).
- Indicate scholarship interest: Submit supporting achievements, portfolios, and leadership records via the admissions portal.
- Shortlisting: Selected candidates attend interviews focusing on design aptitude, collaboration, and community contribution.
- Scholarship offer: Results are released with admissions notifications; accept promptly and review service expectations.
- Onboarding: Coordinate with Student Life to plan service hours, mentorship opportunities, and leadership development milestones.
Preparation Playbook
- Showcase design innovation through portfolios, hackathon entries, or engineering build projects.
- Highlight sustained leadership—CCA presidencies, community initiatives, or mentorship roles.
- Reflect on how you will contribute to SUTD's collaborative culture and design-led mission.
- Prepare to discuss personal growth stories and resilience during interviews.
- Connect with current scholars during SUTD open houses to understand workload balance and service commitments.
