Mr and Mrs Tan Tuck Meng - SUTD Scholarship

The Mr and Mrs Tan Tuck Meng - SUTD Scholarship is available to outstanding undergraduates pursuing their studies at SUTD.


ELIGIBILITY

The Scholarship is open to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and International Students who

  • are applying for admission to SUTD’s undergraduate degree programme

  • achieved good academic results

  • demonstrated financial need (monthly household PCI less than S$2,000)

  • have good records of service and contribution to the University and/or to the community at large

  • uphold strong values (passion, integrity and moral character)


BENEFITS OF AWARD

  • The Scholarship is valued at S$15,000 per annum for the normal duration (up to four years) of the respective degree programmes at SUTD, subject to good academic standing and other terms. The quantum will be used towards the recipient’s annual subsidised tuition fees.

  • No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship. The recipient must take up the Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) from the Singapore Government to enjoy subsidised fees. Under the TGS, non-Singaporeans will be obligated to work in Singapore for a minimum period of three years upon graduation. 

  • The Scholarship also covers hostel fees for the Freshmore terms where hostel stay is compulsory, i.e. 2 terms.


TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • The recipient is required to achieve a pass for Term 1 and to maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 over 5.0 from Term 2 onwards. The academic performance will be reviewed every term.

  • 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.

  • Recipients may not, without the approval of the University, hold concurrently any other scholarships or grants.

  • The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the recipient’s academic progress or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory.

  • If the recipient decides to terminate the scholarship prematurely, SUTD reserves the right to impose a repayment on a case-by-case basis.


APPLICATION PROCEDURES

  • Application for scholarships is made at the same time as application for admission to SUTD.

  • This scholarship may also be available mid-term. Existing students who are eligible will be invited to apply via MyPortal.

  • Late and incomplete submissions will not be processed.

  • Scholarships are awarded on the basis of competition among eligible applicants.

  • 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:

Mr Tan Tuck Meng (1916 - 1997) was a Singapore businessman who started a wholesale business in rice, sugar and essentials. A key value he taught his family is never to succumb to temptations and greed. He believed that a succeeding generation must be better educated than the incumbent. This scholarship is established in his memory.