SMU MBA Scholarships 2018 - Singapore Management University (SMU) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Scholarship Programme 2018.
Students may apply for our SMU MBA Scholarships upon admission into the Programme. These scholarships entail award amounts up to 30% of the tuition fee, with no bonds attached. The scholarship categories include:
Academic Excellence
Global Awareness
Leadership*
Community Impact*
Impact on Asia*
Women in Business*
Financial Aid*
* Denotes Scholarships that students can apply for upon admissions into the programme
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The SMU MBA will offer the Academic Excellence Award to high-quality candidates with exceptional academic performance. Awards are based on academic merit, final grades and GMAT score.
Tier One: Awardees must have achieved a GMAT score of 720 or above and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
Tier Two: Awardees must have achieved a GMAT score of 700 or above and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
GLOBAL AWARENESS
The SMU MBA is committed to crafting a diverse and global academic environment that will contribute to the student�s personal and professional journey.
The Global Awareness Award is awarded to individuals who will contribute to the class room diversity and enrich the learning experience of students by way of cultural, personal or professional backgrounds.
LEADERSHIP
The SMU MBA recognises individuals with strong leadership capabilities who have exhibited outstanding leadership potential in their profession, organisation or community with the Leadership Scholarship.
Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities or potential in personal and professional instances.
Applicants must have successfully received an admissions offer.
The Admissions Scholarship Committee will assess the following:
1) Interview Performance
2) Essay: "Please explain in 500 words why you consider yourself a leader"
3) Leadership quality recognition such as:
In the workplace: demonstrated career progression, line management progression, professional recognition such as awards, project success and team leadership
Leadership qualities during student days: e.g. Chairperson of an interest group, class representation, etc.
Attainment of any non-academic awards and scholarships.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
The SMU MBA nurtures keen minds profoundly committed to leaving a positive impact on the community. The "Community Impact Award" recognises candidates who have contributed to society through outstanding community work (e.g. volunteerism, social and non-paid work, etc.) and through their actions, have impacted members of the community/society in a positive manner.
The Admissions Scholarship Committee will assess the following:
1) Interview Performance
2) Essay: "Please share an example of how you have impacted your greater community and what you think is the best way to serve society."
3) Impact of Community Work: frequency and reach. Awards and recognition will be considered.
IMPACT ON ASIA
The SMU MBA is creating a significant impact in Singapore, extending now to Asia. We look forward to welcoming students who can demonstrate achievements in their professional, social and personal life that have created an impact on Asia, such as:
- Professional development or personal projects that have contributed positively to Asian regions or companies.
- Entrepreneurial projects with an Asian focus.
- Increased the awareness of Asia in other locations.
The Admissions Scholarship Committee will assess the following:
1) Interview Performance
2) Essay: "Please explain in 500 words the professional development, entrepreneurial or personal projects of an Asian focus, that have contributed positively to Asian regions or companies or have increased awareness of Asia in other locations."
3) Impact: reach of impact, entrepreneurial projects, awards and helping the increased awareness of Asia will be taken into consideration.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The SMU MBA aims to recognise exceptional women with the "Women in Business" Award, those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership capabilities or potential in their professional or personal endeavours.
Applicants must have successfully received an admissions offer.
The Admissions Scholarship Committee will assess the following:
1) Interview Performance
2) Essay: "Please explain in 500 words why you should be awarded with the Women in Business Scholarship".
3) Leadership quality recognition such as:
In the workplace: demonstrated career progression, line management progression, professional recognition such as awards, project success and team leadership.
Leadership qualities during student days: e.g. Chairperson of an interest group, class representation, etc.
Attainment of any non-academic awards and scholarships.
FINANCIAL AID
The LKCSB Financial Aid Bursary enables suitable MBA candidates to obtain financial support from the Admissions Scholarships Committee to further their business studies with the SMU MBA programme.
Candidates will have to provide supporting documents to prove financial need.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applying Online
For New Users:
If you are a first time applicant for SMU programmes and have not created any online application account before, you would need to register for an account with SMU first before you can submit an online application.
Register New Account
For Existing Users
Please login with your User ID and Password to access your application.
Sign in to your account
Any documents not submitted online or in-person should be mailed to:
Postgraduate Admissions (SMU MBA)
Singapore Management University
Administration Building, Level 10
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188605
Deadline: October 15, 2018
CONTACT
For more information or assistance, please contact us at the following:
Tel: +65 6828 0882
Fax: +65 6828 0427
Email: mba@smu.edu.sg
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