Tan Sri (Dr.) Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship (SUSS): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ SUSS's Tan Sri (Dr.) Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship awards S$10,000 toward tuition for top Bachelor of Social Work students from lower-income households—bond-free, but recipients serve as community ambassadors and sustain high academic performance.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
- Official Listing: SUSS Scholarships
- Who It Targets: Full-time SUSS Bachelor of Social Work students (incoming or current) with stellar academic records, leadership traits, and per capita household income ≤ S$1,725
- Award Value: S$10,000 tuition offset for the following academic year
- Bond: None
Award Components
- Tuition support: One-time S$10,000 award credited toward tuition fees.
- Leadership development: Access to SUSS scholar engagement programmes, mentorship, and opportunities to represent the university at outreach events.
- Community impact: Scholars often collaborate on social innovation projects with the S R Nathan School of Human Development and partner agencies.
Eligibility Highlights
- Singapore Citizens or PRs pursuing the Bachelor of Social Work full-time at SUSS.
- Outstanding academic performance (e.g., A-Level/IB/polytechnic entry scores or current CGPA) and proven leadership/CCA involvement.
- Demonstrated commitment to social services with community contributions or relevant internships.
- Household per capita income ≤ S$1,725 at the time of application; applicants must not already hold similar awards.
Development & Expectations
- Scholars act as ambassadors at SUSS admissions events, LEAD Academy initiatives, and social work conferences.
- Participation in volunteer programmes, mentorship of juniors, and collaboration with community partners is encouraged.
- Maintaining high academic standing and good conduct is necessary to remain in good standing with the scholarship.
Application Roadmap
- Application window: Submit online forms between 1 February and 15 March 2025 via the SUSS Financial Aid portal.
- Prepare documentation: Provide transcripts, testimonials, personal statement, CCA records, and proof of household income (IRAS/CPF documents).
- Shortlisting: Selected candidates may be invited for interviews assessing motivations, empathy, and readiness for frontline social work.
- Panel interview: Faculty and donor representatives evaluate service mindset, leadership stories, and academic goals.
- Award notification: Successful applicants receive results before the next academic year and must acknowledge terms regarding continued engagement.
Preparation Playbook
- Highlight field placements, community initiatives, or caregiving experiences that demonstrate social work competencies.
- Craft a personal statement linking your lived experiences to the social work profession and SUSS's community mission.
- Refine interview narratives around empathy, resilience, and ethical decision-making.
- Gather endorsements from supervisors at internships, volunteer programmes, or social service agencies.
- Plan how you will contribute to SUSS ambassadorial/outreach activities alongside academic responsibilities.
