Established in 2021, the Ian R. Taylor Asia Scholarship is available to outstanding freshmen commencing their education at the Singapore Management University. The objective is to provide equal access to education and to nurture them to be creative, reflective global citizens and future leaders devoted to creating meaningful impact in business and society.

• Full-time first year undergraduates enrolled in any degree programmes
• Citizens of South Asia (Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives) or Emerging Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam), including citizens who are Singapore Permanent Residents.
• Good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00)
• Active involvement in co-curricular and/or community service activities
• Special consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated financial needs (with gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding the prevailing limits to qualify for Singapore government bursaries)

• $25,000 per study year (towards subsidised tuition fees and study-related expenses)
• Tenable for up to 4 years of the recipient’s academic studies, subject to continued observance of the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of award.

• Apply via Applicant’s Self Service (after submitting an online admission application)
• Interview is required of shortlisted applicants

Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: admissions@smu.edu.sg

This Scholarship is supported by the The Ian R. Taylor Memorial Fund, in memory of British businessman and philanthropist Mr Ian Roper Taylor.

https://site.smu.edu.sg/irt-mf