Scholarships and Loans

Haryanto Adikoesoemo Postgraduate Scholarship | Academic Excellence | Global Awareness | SMU-ASEAN | Leadership* | Impact on Asia* | Women in Business* | Community Impact*
* Denotes Scholarships that students can apply for upon admissions into the programme 

Students may apply for our SMU MEI Scholarships upon admission into the Programme. These Scholarships entails award amounts up to 30% of the tuition fee, with no bonds attached.

Haryanto Adikoesoemo Postgraduate Scholarship

Mr Haryanto Adikoesoemo, a member of SMU’s International Advisory Council (IAC) in Indonesia, has established this Scholarship to motivate outstanding fellow Indonesian citizens pursuing their postgraduate studies in the areas of innovation, human capital and business transformation at SMU. The scholarship aims to spur them on to greater heights of academic excellence, and to accord appropriate recognition to the recipients of the Scholarship for their accomplishments.

Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Full-time students who are successfully admitted to the MEI programme
• Citizens of Indonesia 
• Good academic achievements, as determined by SMU
• Submit an application essay on how they intend to contribute meaningfully to Indonesia after graduating from the MEI programme
• Demonstrate intention of returning to Indonesia within two years of their graduation from the MEI programme
• Special consideration for those with greater financial needs

Tenure and Benefits of this Scholarship:

• Each scholarship award is valued at S$70,000 
• Each scholarship is tenable for the duration of the scholar's studies (up to two years), subject to good academic results
• The Scholarship will offer financial support towards MEI tuition fees.  Any excess will be used for study-related and living expenses
• No bond is required of the scholarship recipients

Academic Excellence

The SMU MEI will offer the Academic Excellence Award to high-quality candidates with exceptional academic performance. Awards are based on academic merit, final grades and admissions test score.

• Tier One: Awardees must have achieved an excellent admissions test score* (equivalent to GMAT score of 700 and above) and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
• Tier Two: Awardees must have achieved an excellent admissions test score* (equivalent to GMAT score of 680 and above) and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.

*One of three standardized tests: SMU Admissions Test, GMAT or GRE

Global Awareness

The SMU MEI is committed to crafting a diverse and global academic environment that will contribute to the student’s personal and professional journey. The Global Awareness Award is awarded to individuals who will contribute to the class room diversity and enrich the learning experience of students by way of cultural, personal or professional backgrounds.

SMU-ASEAN

The SMU-ASEAN Scholarships do not require any applications. Applicants who meet the criteria below will be considered. The award amounts range from S$5,000 to S$10,000 with no bonds attached to the scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Successful admission into the SMU Full-time MEI Programme
2. Open to nationals of ASEAN member countries

Leadership

The SMU MEI recognises individuals with strong leadership capabilities who have exhibited outstanding leadership potential in their profession, organisation or community with the Leadership Scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities or potential in personal and professional instances.

The Admissions Scholarship Committee will assess the following:

1) Interview Performance

2) Essay: “Please explain in 500 words why you consider yourself a leader"

3) Leadership quality recognition such as:

• In the workplace: demonstrated career progression, line management progression, professional recognition such as awards, project success and team leadership
• Leadership qualities during student days: e.g. Chairperson of an interest group, class representation, etc.
• Attainment of any non-academic awards and scholarships.

Impact on Asia

The SMU MEI is creating a significant impact in Singapore, extending now to Asia. We look forward to welcoming students who can demonstrate achievements in their professional, social and personal life that have created an impact on Asia, such as:

• Professional development or personal projects that have contributed positively to Asian regions or companies.
• Entrepreneurial projects with an Asian focus.
• Increased the awareness of Asia in other locations.

The Admissions Scholarship Committee will assess the following:

1) Interview Performance

2) Essay: “Please explain in 500 words the professional development, entrepreneurial or personal projects of an Asian focus, that have contributed positively to Asian regions or companies or have increased awareness of Asia in other locations."

3) Impact: reach of impact, entrepreneurial projects, awards and helping the increased awareness of Asia will be taken into consideration.

Women in Business

The SMU MEI aims to recognise exceptional women with the “Women in Business” Award, those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership capabilities or potential in their professional or personal endeavours.

Applicants must have successfully received an admissions offer.

The Admissions Scholarship Committee will assess the following:

1) Interview Performance

2) Essay: “Please explain in 500 words why you should be awarded with the Women in Business Scholarship”.

3) Leadership quality recognition such as:

• In the workplace: demonstrated career progression, line management progression, professional recognition such as awards, project success and team leadership.
• Leadership qualities during student days: e.g. Chairperson of an interest group, class representation, etc.
• Attainment of any non-academic awards and scholarships.

Community Impact

The SMU MEI nurtures keen minds profoundly committed to leaving a positive impact on the community. The "Community Impact Award" recognises candidates who have contributed to society through outstanding community work (e.g. volunteerism, social and non-paid work, etc.) and through their actions, have impacted members of the community/society in a positive manner.

The Admissions Scholarship Committee will assess the following:

1) Interview Performance

2) Essay: “Please share an example of how you have impacted your greater community and what you think is the best way to serve society”.

3) Impact of Community Work: frequency and reach. Awards and recognition will be considered.

Alumni Discount

SMU alumni will be awarded a 10% discount. If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us via email at mcm@smu.edu.sg.

Referral Discount

Candidates with a referee report completed by a student/alumni of SMU during application, in accordance with the admissions criteria, are automatically eligible to obtain a 10% discount of the total tuition fee. Any discounts qualified, will be required to be finalised before matriculation.

If 2 or more company-sponsored (fully / partially) candidates from the same organisation are enrolling into the same intake, each will enjoy a 20% discount.

If a company which has previously sponsored (fully / partially) an employee, and the same company is sponsoring (fully / partially) another employee into the programme at a subsequent intake, that employee will enjoy a 15% discount of the total tuition fee. Any discounts qualified, will be required to be finalised before matriculation.

This loan carries a low interest rate of 3.02% p.a. For more information, please call 6333 7777.

For enquiry, please contact:

Yvonne Tan
Contact details: 9646 8808 / (65) 6661 2157
Email:Yvonnesg.tan@cimb.com

This study assistance loan carries an interest rate of 4.60% p.a. For more information please call 6333 0033.

The application must be with a joint applicant who is a Singaporean or Singapore PR.

For enquiry, please contact:

Cheong Yu Shan / Sandy Chenxu,
Direct Sales Management, Community Financial Services
DID: (65) 9691 5134 / 9221 5148
Email: yscheong@maybank.com.sg / wpchenxu@maybank.com.sg

For more information please call 1 800 363 3333.

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