Since Academic Year 2019

A C Toh – SUTD Scholarship

The A C Toh – SUTD Scholarship is established in honour of the founder of ACT Holdings, the late Mr Toh Aik Choon. The Scholarship is available to outstanding undergraduates pursuing their studies at SUTD.
Eligibility
  • All nationalities
  • Applying for admission to SUTD’s undergraduate degree programme;
  • Have outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications;
  • Possess leadership potential, creative thinking, passion, collaborative outlook, integrity and character;
  • Active in co-curricular activities and community service involvement

Special consideration will be given for candidates with demonstrated financial need, where Per Capita Income is at S$2,250 and below per month.

Benefits of award
  • The Scholarship is valued at S$15,000 for Singapore Citizens, S$20,000 for Singapore Permanent Residents, and S$30,000 for International Students.
  • The Scholarship will be used towards the annual subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition Grant) for the normal duration (up to 4 years) of the respective degree programmes at SUTD, subject to good academic standing and other terms.
  • There is no bond to be fulfilled towards the donor.
Terms & conditions
  1. The recipient may not, without the approval of the University, hold concurrently any other scholarships or grants.
  2. If the recipient decides to terminate the scholarship prematurely, SUTD reserves the right to impose a repayment on a case-by-case basis.
  3. The recipient is required to achieve and maintain good academic standing. Academic performance will be reviewed every term. The Scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of SUTD, the recipient’s academic progress or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory.
  4. The recipient must have taken up the Tuition Grant Scheme by the Singapore Government during enrolment. Read more on the Tuition Grant Scheme here.
  5. Recipients are required to complete at least 20 hours of service to the University. They may take on the role of student ambassador, or any other similar role, representing SUTD to give publicity talks, to receive guests, etc., as and when called upon to do so.
Application procedure
  1. Interested incoming students should apply for the Scholarship when applying for admission to SUTD.
  2. Shortlisted applicants will be notified in due course.
  3. Late and incomplete submissions will not be processed.
  4. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of competition among eligible applicants.
  5. SUTD reserves the right not to award any Scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit. The decision of the selection committee is final. Enquiries or disputes surrounding its decisions will not be entertained.

 

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS MADE POSSIBLE BY:
A.C.T. Holdings Pte Ltd