Tan Sri (Dr.) Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship (SUSS): 2026 Profile

Q: What does Tan Sri (Dr.) Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship (SUSS): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Eligibility, award details, and service expectations for SUSS's premier Tan Sri (Dr.) Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship supporting future social workers.

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

1. Application window: Submit online forms between 1 February and 15 March 2025 via the SUSS Financial Aid portal.