SMUAA-OCBC Scholarship
The SMU Alumni Association (SMUAA) secured sponsorship from OCBC Bank for a new scholarship to help outstanding SMU students. Every year starting from 2006, the SMU Alumni Association-OCBC Scholarship provides two full-time SMU undergraduates with a one-year scholarship each worth S$10,000. The scholarship comes with no bond and preference will be given to students with financial hardship. Scholars will be offered internship and career opportunities with OCBC. This initiative of our alumni reflects their efforts and commitment to give back to SMU and help future generations of needy students.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singapore citizens or permanent residents
- Full-time non first year SMU undergraduates
- Good academic results with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.6
- Active involvement in CCA and/or community service
- Good leaderships skills & character records
- Preference may be given to candidates with financial difficulties
Tenure and Benefits of the Scholarship Award
- The Scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, is tenable for one year.
- The scholar is required to work with the SMUAA on alumni initiatives.
No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship.
Tuition Grant Scheme
- Scholars are required to take advantage of the Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) provided by the Singapore Government for subsidized education.
- Under the TGS, foreign scholars will be obligated to work in Singapore for a minimum period of three years upon graduation.
A graduating BBA student, Ng Wei Jie has performed consistently well academically and has participated in various university and student activities.
Wei Jie spent time and energy assisting the SMU Accounting Society. He was the Vice-President of its 4 th Management Committee and together with the team, launched several new initiatives. He was also part of the organising committee of the SMU Accountancy Freshmen Camp in 2007. In addition, he was part of a group of 20 volunteers who participated in an overseas community service project in Cambodia.
Wei Jie credits his seniors for having made a positive impact on his SMU experience. He hopes that SMU can continue to establish itself globally and produce business leaders who will impact society.
View Ng Wei Jie's appreciation note here
Sharon is a second year economics student, with a double major in finance. Studies aside, she is actively involved in SMU activities. Through SMU Squash, she finally fulfilled her dream of learning to play the unique racquet sport. Her love for it, although she has yet to master the game, led her to serve the club as its Finance Director.
Sharon's true passion lies in entrepreneurship. Inspired by professors and people she met at SMU Business Innovation Generator (SMU BIG), she has embarked on a new start-up journey. She is grateful to SMU for the life-changing impact it has on her and decided to give back to the school through her current role as a SMU Ambassador.
View Sharon Lourdes Paul's appreciation note here
A third-year BBM student, Choo Koon Po has performed consistently well academically and has even set up an online sea shell trading business.
Koon Po has held several leadership positions in his CCAs. He was head of logistics for a team of 22 SMU Students on an overseas community project in Cambodia in December 2006. He was on the SMU Dean’s List for two years, in 2007 and 2008. In addition, he received the Luxasia VIE Award in 2007.
Koon Po hopes to bring greater vitality and public interest to the SMUAA through more engagement opportunities between the association and SMU undergraduates. On the personal front, he is passionate about traveling and helping others.
He hopes that SMU can continue to establish itself as one of the top universities in the world – one that produces future business leaders who will impact the society. He wishes that SMU students would be able to achieve their own goals during their time here.
Joel Ng Yi Kang typifies the SMU sportsperson. Being on Team SMU Dragon Boat has enabled him to develop a sense of determination, perseverance and commitment.
This second-year BSc (Econ) student was the Events Manager of SSU, where he helmed logistics for SMU Waikiki and was the chairperson for Sports Fiesta. In the near future, he is looking forward to leading a team to the Philippines on community service.
Joel hopes to encourage more involvement among alumni in key events such as the OCIP, where they can play a pivotal role as mentors and advisors to students. He believes that alumni have important roles even after they leave the University. They can share practical tips on working life with students and at the same time, demonstrate to parents of potential students the value of an SMU degree.
He is delighted to receive the SMUAA-OCBC Scholarship and pledges to be an ambassador of the association. He is keen to take this opportunity to demonstrate to peers, potential students and the SMU community that it is possible to enjoy campus activities while undertaking a full academic load.
This Scholarship is made possible by:
The SMUAA-OCBC Scholarship is initiated by the SMU Alumni Association and sponsored by OCBC Bank, one of Singapore 's longest established local bank and one of Asia 's leading financial services groups. The Scholarship is another element in the strong partnership between SMU and OCBC, on top of many others such as the OCBC Outstanding Student Award and the SMU-OCBC Student Business Programme.