Hokkien Foundation – SUTD Scholarship

Eligibility

• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• Enrolled in any year of study in any undergraduate degree programme at SUTD
• Have good academic standing
• Demonstrated financial need with monthly Per Capita Income of S$2,250 and below
• Possess good moral character and community spirit
• Have a passion for technology and design
• Active in Fifth Row activities and community involvement

Benefits of award

• The Scholarship is valued at S$15,000 per academic year for up to 4 academic years and shall be applied towards the payment of tuition fees only.
• 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 The Scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of SUTD, the recipient’s academic progress or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory.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. Existing students who are eligible will be invited to apply via MyPortal.
3. Shortlisted applicants will be notified in due course.
4. Late and incomplete submissions will not be processed.
5. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of competition among eligible applicants.
6. 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:

The Hokkien Foundation is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in Singapore on 2nd July 1977. The Foundation has the mission to provide assistance to aid relief and raise the standard of living of Singaporeans in education, economic, social and cultural areas. The principal activities of the Foundation are the provision for relief of human suffering and fostering education of all kinds.