Friday, March 20, 2020

[Bachelor Degree] Tanoto Scholarship at Singapore Management University for Indonesian, Singapore (Fully Funded)


Tanoto Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation whose areas of focus include education, poverty alleviation, healthcare and disaster relief. Founded in 2001, the Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sukanto Tanoto and his family, whose philanthropy dates back to 1981. Tanoto Foundation strives to be a centre of excellence for facilitating and improving access to quality education, and to create opportunities to fight poverty.

Tanoto Foundation is the philanthropic arm of renowned Indonesian entrepreneur, visionary and pioneer Sukanto Tanoto, and his family, and it funds the Tanoto Scholarship. One scholarship is awarded each year to full-time undergraduates of Indonesian or Chinese citizenship. 


Benefits:
  • No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship
  • The Scholarship, valued at $19,500 per annum ($15,000 towards tuition fees and $4,500 as cash allowance), is tenable for up to four years of study, subject to the scholar’s continued observance of the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions of award.
  • The scholar will need to serve internship attachments in companies designated by the donor for a period of up to six months or such other periods as advised by the University

Requirement:

  • Full-time SMU undergraduates of Indonesia or Chinese citizenship or Singapore Permanent Residents of Indonesia or Chinese citizenship
  • Outstanding academic results
  • Proficient in English
  • Active involvement in co-curricular activities and/or community service
  • Good leadership skills and character records
  • Preference will be given to those with demonstrated financial need

Tuition Grant Scheme:
Scholars are required to take advantage of the Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) provided by the Singapore Government for subsidised education. Under the TGS, non-Singaporean recipients (including Singapore Permanent Residents) will be contractually obliged to work for Singapore-registered companies for a minimum period of three years upon graduation.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please indicate your interest in the Scholarship section of the online application form for admission. There is no separate scholarship application form. Click here to apply to SMU.

Special consideration for this scholarship will be given to applicants with demonstrated financial needs. Applicants must also submit a separate financial aid application. This can be done via Applicant’s Self Service, after submitting the online application for admission. 

Deadline:
31 May 2020 

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