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SUTD Rainmaker (International) Scholarship

Overview

At SUTD, we believe in nurturing individuals who embody the spirit of innovation, leadership, and impact. The SUTD Rainmaker (International) Scholarship is a highly attractive scholarship, designed for exceptional individuals who not only excel academically but are also poised to lead and transform industries, communities, and the world. These will be potential movers and shakers in the world.

Eligibility

The Scholarship is open to Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) or International Students (IS) who

  • are applying for admission to SUTD’s undergraduate degree programme;
  • have outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications;
  • demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and potential;
  • possess an excellent record in co-curricular and/or community activities; and
  • have the attitude, desire, and potential to make an impact to society.
Benefits

The Scholarship covers

  • the subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition Grant) for the normal duration (up to four years) of the respective bachelor’s degree programmes at SUTD;
  • annual allowance of S$10,000 (S$5,000 per academic term); and
  • travel award of up to S$5,000 for approved overseas programmes including summer programmes and student exchange programmes which are at least 4 weeks in duration, as well as selected overseas internships of 4 to 6 months in duration.

No bond is attached to the Scholarship. The recipient must take up the Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) from the Singapore Government to enjoy subsidised fees.

Terms and conditions
  • The recipient is required to achieve and maintain good academic standing. 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  • The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the recipient’s academic progress or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory.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.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be notified in due course.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on 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.