SUTD Donated Scholarships: 2026 Profile for Design and Tech Innovators
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TL;DR
SUTD's donated scholarships offer $15,000-$15,750 per year, plus mentorship and innovation exposure for students who excel in design, technology, and service. Demonstrate creative problem-solving, maintain scholarship-level GPA, and plan to contribute to SUTD's community programmes.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications open concurrently with SUTD admissions (Jan-Mar) and through in-programme aid rounds (last verified 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: SUTD Administered Scholarships
- Who It Supports: High-performing JC/IB/NUS High/Polytechnic applicants and current SUTD undergraduates across Architecture, Engineering, Design, and ISTD pillars
- Award Tenure: Annual renewal contingent on academic performance, conduct, and community contribution
- Bond: No bond; selected donors add mentorship, ambassadorial duties, or project showcases
Award Components
- Annual scholarship value between $15,000 and $15,750, offsetting tuition and providing allowance support
- Optional enrichment funds for global exposure programmes, design competitions, or entrepreneurship initiatives
- Mentorship from industry sponsors, alumni entrepreneurs, or design leaders linked to each award
- Invitations to innovation labs, donor networking events, and community impact projects
Eligibility Highlights
- Excellent pre-university or undergraduate results, with strong performance in mathematics, science, and design subjects
- Proven creativity and innovation through competitions, hackathons, maker projects, or community problem-solving initiatives
- Leadership and service contributions that reflect SUTD's ethos of creating a better world by design
- Willingness to serve as student ambassadors, participate in donor engagements, and deliver 20 hours of community service annually
- Financial need considerations apply to certain awards; supporting documents may be required
Application Roadmap
- Pre-university applicants: submit scholarship interest alongside SUTD admissions and prepare portfolios demonstrating design thinking.
- Current students: monitor financial aid announcements for application windows and prepare transcripts, project summaries, and service logs.
- Complete the scholarship application highlighting pillar alignment, innovation achievements, and community impact.
- Attend interviews or portfolio reviews conducted by SUTD or donor representatives; be ready to present prototypes or design case studies.
- Review award letters for renewal GPA thresholds, service hours, and mentorship commitments before acceptance.
Preparation Playbook
- Document your design process-problem framing, ideation, iteration-and highlight measurable outcomes in portfolios.
- Collaborate with SUTD's clubs (e.g., Entrepreneurship, Design Odyssey) to strengthen community impact credentials.
- Seek mentors among faculty and industry partners who can vouch for your technical depth and collaborative spirit.
- Plan community service projects early to align with busy term schedules and design studio deadlines.
Useful Resources
- mailto:scholarships@sutd.edu.sg
