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SMU Merit Scholarship
Partial to full tuition fees after the Tuition Grant, with a living allowance on the larger awards
- Funder
- Singapore Management University
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
SMU runs a tiered set of merit scholarships for incoming undergraduates in business, accountancy, economics, law, computing and social sciences, open to international applicants as well as Singaporeans.
Its city-campus location in Singapore's central business district and seminar-style teaching are the main draws, and scholars are usually invited to interview before an award is confirmed.
🗓️ Deadline
Assessed within the undergraduate admissions cycle, which normally closes in the spring
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying for admission to an SMU undergraduate degree
- Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, a polytechnic diploma or an equivalent qualification
- A good co-curricular and leadership record
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Larger awards normally require an interview and carry renewal conditions
How to apply
- Apply for SMU undergraduate admission in the normal cycle
- Indicate scholarship interest within the admissions application
- Submit results, testimonials and your co-curricular record
- Attend the scholarship interview if shortlisted
- Ask your Tutopiya counsellor about the Tuition Grant and any service obligation
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SMU Merit Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the SMU Merit Scholarship cover?
Partial to full tuition fees after the Tuition Grant, with a living allowance on the larger awards. SMU runs a tiered set of merit scholarships for incoming undergraduates in business, accountancy, economics, law, computing and social sciences, open to international applicants as well as Singaporeans.
Who is eligible for the SMU Merit Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Applying for admission to an SMU undergraduate degree; Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, a polytechnic diploma or an equivalent qualification; A good co-curricular and leadership record; Open to applicants of any nationality; Larger awards normally require an interview and carry renewal conditions. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the SMU Merit Scholarship deadline?
Assessed within the undergraduate admissions cycle, which normally closes in the spring. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.