Temasek Foundation – RKS Nachiappan Scholarship

Eligibility

• Singapore Citizen
• Applying for admission to SUTD’s undergraduate degree programme and have outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications; or enrolled in any of SUTD’s undergraduate degree programmes (including mature students)
• Demonstrated financial need, with monthly Per Income Capita (PCI) at $1,875 and below

Benefits of award

• The scholarship recipient will receive an annual living allowance of S$5,000.
• A family or household member nominated by the scholarship recipient will receive a Family Recognition Award of S$2,000 annually.
• 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 The Scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of SUTD, the recipient’s academic progress or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory.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.

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.