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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CONTENTS 01 The Future is Yours to Shape 02 Education Expenses 02 MOE Tuition Grant (TG) Scheme 03 SIT Scholarship Application Process 05 SIT Scholarship 06 SIT Scholars 08 SIT Scholar Engagement 10 External Scholarships 10 Donor-Supported Bond-Free Scholarships 10 Scholarships Administered by MOE-Appointed Secretariat Office 11 Financial Assistance Schemes at a Glance 12 Loan Schemes 13 Overseas Student Programme (OSP) Loan 14 Other Schemes for Tuition Fees 14 Student Laptop Support Scheme 15 Bursaries and Study Grants 16 Donor-Supported Bursaries and Study Grants 18 Scholarships and Financial Assistance Application Timeline ii
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY THE FUTURE IS YOURS TO SHAPE At SIT, we recognise and nurture our students through the wide array of scholarships made available by SIT and its extensive network of partners. Beyond academic merit, our scholars at SIT contribute actively to student life and embody the SIT-DNA — ‘Thinking Tinkerers’, who are ‘Able to Learn, Unlearn and Relearn’, while being ‘Catalysts for Transformation’ and staying ‘Grounded in the Community’. At the same time, SIT is committed to provide students access to an excellent education without letting any financial challenges get in the way. Through the Financial Assistance schemes, we aim to empower you to take charge of your education journey. 2 in 5 students paid for their tuition fees via a loan scheme. 1 in 2 students more received either a scholarship than 300 or bursary. Scholarships and Financial Assistance schemes available. 01
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EXPENSES Tuition Fees Living Expenses Enrichment Programmes MOE TUITION GRANT (TG) SCHEME As a full-time undergraduate, you may apply for TG TG subsidies are not repayable but SPR and IS are to assist with the costs of your education. Singapore required to sign a TG agreement and work for a Citizens (SC), Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) Singapore-based company for a period of three years and International Students (IS) enrolled in full-time upon graduation. SPR and IS who do not sign the TG undergraduate degree programmes are eligible to agreement will pay non-subsidised fees. receive it. TUITION FEES Students who have received TG for studies in degree programmes at NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS, LASALLE or NAFA, will be eligible for TG up to the total credits required for graduation at SIT, less the percentage of semesters or trimesters of TG received at MOE TG your previous university. If you have already fully utilised your TG for degree programmes and were conferred degree qualifications, you will have to pay non-subsidised fees for the entire Tuition Fees duration of your new programme. Payable Part-time degree graduates from SUSS (formerly known as UniSIM) who had partially received the Tuition Subsidy to complete their first part-time undergraduate degree will be eligible for pro-rated TG as long as they have not SC SPR IS Non-subsidised received the Ministry of Education (MOE)’s subsidy at a fees higher qualification level (e.g. postgraduate diploma and master’s programme). For more information on the MOE TG Scheme and tuition fees, please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg. 02
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SIT Scholarship Application JANUARY TO MARCH Process Apply for Admissions via https://Admission.SingaporeTech.edu.sg. For returning NSMen, confirm your acceptance by the stipulated deadline. Apply for the SIT Scholarship. Application Period: 2 January to 31 March You should be applying for the SIT Scholarship in the same year you are seeking to matriculate. February to May At the SIT Application Portal: Select your submitted Admissions Shortlisted applicants for Admissions application to access the Financial will be assessed through interviews. Aid application. For specific degree programmes, you may have to submit portfolios, and/ or be assessed through written or ADMISSIO NS technical tests. April to May Check your Admissions application outcome. Shortlisted candidates for SIT Scholarship will be invited for an interview assessment. By Joint Acceptance deadline S CH O LA RSH IP If you are successful for Admissions, accept our offer! June Check your SIT Scholarship application Key: outcome. If you are successful, accept Admissions our offer by the stipulated deadline. SIT ScholarshiP 03
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SIT substantially invests in its own scholarships to cultivate future leaders for Singapore’s growing industries. The SIT Scholarship aims to recognise students for their academic excellence, robust co-curricular record and strong leadership qualities. SIT Scholars will have the opportunity to develop as all-rounded individuals while playing their part to shape the student culture at SIT, contribute to the community and be responsible global citizens. 04
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SIT SCHOLARSHIP SIT MID-TERM SIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP • Subsidised tuition fees based on the prevailing cost of the degree programme for SC • Other miscellaneous fees COVERAGE • All programmes UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME S CHOLARSH IP • SC or SPR • SC or SPR • Outstanding • Outstanding academic results ELIGIBILITY academic results • Strong leadership • Strong leadership qualities qualities • Good CCA record • Good CCA record • For SIT or joint degree programmes: Completed 60 credits • For OU degree programmes: Entering final year of degree programme KEY: SC = Singapore Citizens SPR = Singapore Permanent Residents OU = Overseas University 05
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Ng Jie Sheng, Terence Year One Computer Science and Game Design, BS DigiPen Institute of Technology At SIT, Terence feels right at home as his course fuels his passion for game design. He takes up the challenge of being a role model for other students, hoping to inculcate values alongside SiT their aptitude for learning. Terence also aspires to Scholars develop other talents and place Singapore’s game development industry on the world map. Our SIT Scholars are passionate individuals — each with a unique potential to help build the SIT identity and be our ambassadors in the community. Guam Yi Ting, Natalyn Year Three Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services), BEng (Hons) Singapore Institute of Technology Natalyn is proof that the SIT Scholarship goes beyond academic results. As an active member of the Student Management Committee, she adopts a holistic approach in honing her leadership and communication skills. She gives back to the university through her close engagement with the SIT community, by helping students in their studies with the hope that they would excel and turn their dreams into realities. 06
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Elango Meenakshi Yazhini Year Three Pharmaceutical Engineering, BEng (Hons) Singapore Institute of Technology Nadia Lok Yazhini upholds the Yi Zhen integrity of an SIT Scholar by giving her Year One best in everything she Occupational Therapy, does. She is active BSc (Hons) in service-learning Singapore Institute of initiatives and is Technology constantly developing her leadership skills Nadia believes to contribute to the in the value of community. As a hands- experiential learning on learner, she hopes and the importance to apply the values and of challenging her knowledge gained at own limits. She also SIT to her career in the aspires to constantly pharmaceutical industry. improve herself so that she may better serve her peers and the larger community Simranjeet with confidence and a Singh Walleh strong grounding in the Year Two DO culture. Accountancy, BAcc (Hons) Singapore Institute of Technology As an SIT Scholar, Simranjeet constantly pushes his boundaries and tackles challenges that he faces. He believes in paying it forward by making a positive impact on the community. He seeks to help the younger generation realise their potential, just as the SIT Scholarship has enabled him to fulfil his. 07
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SIT Scholar Engagement As Singapore’s university of applied learning, SIT looks to our scholars as proactive agents of innovation and transformation. Through the induction camp, dialogue sessions and specially curated workshops, we hope to mould you into the leaders of tomorrow, at the forefront of change. 08
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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS SIT has a close symbiotic relationship with the industry. Together with our industry partners, government agencies and organisations, SIT has been bringing opportunities to deserving undergraduates through scholarships and sponsorships. Our industry partners also benefit from our world- 1 IN 10 STUDENTS from AY2018 intake is on an class tertiary education by sending their employees industry scholarship. to SIT to upgrade their skills and gain new knowledge through our degree programmes. DONOR-SUPPORTED BOND-FREE SCHOLARSHIPS The following bond-free scholarships have been established at SIT, thanks to gifts from private donors who wish to encourage our students to strive for the highest academic excellence: • Baker Tilly TFW Scholarship • Rotary Club of Tanglin • Choo Chiau Beng Overseas & Tong Kok Chiang Scholarship Immersion Programme Scholarship • RSM Singapore Financial Scholarship • ECM Libra Foundation Scholarship • SCCCF Scholarship • EnGro Scholarship • Seagift Scholarship • Feng Ming Scholarship • Singapore Chemical Industry Council • Ho Bee Scholarship Financial Scholarship • Kewalram Chanrai Group Scholarship • Tan Sri (Dr) Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship • KKH Scholarship • Teknor Apex Asia Pacific Financial • Lim Siah Mong Scholarship Scholarship • Mr & Mrs Ko Seng Gie Scholarship • The Abang Scholarship • Nexia TS Public Accounting • The Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship Corporation Financial Scholarship • TUCSS Engineering Scholarship • Rotary Club of Bugis Junction Scholarship • Wilmar Scholarship SCHOLARSHIPs administered by MOE-appointed Secretariat Office • Lee Kuan Yew-STEP Award • Lee Hsien Loong Award For the most up-to-date information on scholarships, • University Engineering Scholarship please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg. 10
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Year One DYLAN LOW Food Business Management (Culinary Arts), BBA The Culinary Institute of America After working for a number of years, I was hesitant to pursue further education as I would lose my income stream. Having understood the various financial assistance schemes on offer, I made the option of paying my tuition fees through a combination of the CPF Education Scheme and Tuition Fee Loan. Now, I see my university degree as an investment in my future. Year Two LEWIS Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Land), TAN PING JIN BEng (Hons) Singapore Institute of Technology SIT’s extensive range of scholarships and financial assistance schemes offered me a great sense of assurance, as they also covered my education expenses. With a peace of mind, I was able to fully immerse myself in university life. CHIA WEN HUI, CHERYL CHAN YU HONG Year Two Year Four Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons) Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, BS Singapore Institute of Technology DigiPen Institute of Technology I applied for the Tuition Fee Loan to pay Being the first in my family to enter for my tuition fees as I saw my university university, we were concerned with the education as an investment in my future. I education expenses for the four-year am also grateful to receive donor-supported programme. Through the loan schemes, awards which helped me with my education I did not need to worry about my tuition expenses. There are various financial fees and OIP expenses. I also received the assistance schemes available and you should public bursary and donor-supported awards not let your financial woes impact your which helped to alleviate my situation. decision to pursue your education in a field Now, I look forward to graduating and you are passionate about! contributing to my family. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEMES AT A GLANCE TUITION FEES LIVING ALLOWANCE/ MISCELLANEOUS LOANS/ MOE Tuition Grant EDUCATION EXPENSES GRANTS CPF Education Scheme SIT Study Loan Living Allowance Laptop Support Scheme Tuition Fee Loan CDC/CCC University Bursary Overseas Student MOE Bursary Programme Loan SIT Study Loan SIT Bursary Emergency Funds and Grants MENDAKI Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy Donor-Supported Bursaries Post-Secondary Education Account Donor-Supported Bursaries Please note that applications for financial assistance schemes must be submitted within the stipulated deadlines. 11
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Loan Schemes TUITION FEE SIT STUDY LOAN (TFL) LOAN (SIT SL) • SC/SPR with a PCI of no more • SC than S$2,700 • SPR • IS with a PCI of no more than • IS S$1,200 Eligibility • Up to 10% of subsidised • Up to 90% of subsidised fees tuition fees payable by SC payable by SC • Living Allowance option of S$3,600 per annum Loan Quantum • Between 21 and 60 years of age • Must not be an undischarged bankrupt • No income qualification required • Must not have guaranteed more than two student loans • Nationality: Guarantor › SC guarantor for SC applicant Requirement › SC/SPR guarantor for SPR applicant › SC/SPR/Foreigner for IS applicant • Apply online via IN4SIT* with uploaded supporting SCHOLARSH IP • Apply online via IN4SIT* and documents for income generate the Application eligibility assessment by the Form to submit to a DBS stipulated deadline How to branch by the stipulated • Upon approval, student is to Apply deadline present the Letter of Approval and Loan Agreement Form at a DBS branch NOTE 1. IS must be in receipt of the MOE TG in order to apply for the TFL and SIT SL. 2. For use of SIT SL for payment of tuition fees, applicants must have also applied for the TFL. KEY: SC = Singapore Citizens | SPR = Singapore Permanent Residents | IS = International Students | PCI = Per Capita Income *IN4SIT refers to SIT’s student portal For more information on loan schemes, please refer to https://www.SingaporeTech.edu.sg/fees/loans. 12
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CPF EDUCATION SCHEME (CPFES) • SC/PR/IS who are in receipt of the MOE TG Eligibility • Up to 100% of subsidised tuition fees payable by undergraduate students • CPF member may only use up to 40% of accumulated savings in the Ordinary Account, excluding amounts withdrawn for housing Loan Quantum • SC/SPR: No guarantor requirement. However, the CPF Board reserves the right to require a student to furnish a guarantor acceptable to the Board when it is deemed necessary Guarantor • IS: Have to furnish details of a guarantor upon application Requirement S CHOLARSH IP • SC/SPR: Log in using SingPass via CPF Board website • IS: Hardcopy application to be submitted to SIT How to Apply Example 50% 2 in 5 A combination of CPF Education Scheme 90% students Tuition Fee Loan loan schemes paid for their can cover up to 100% of subsidised tuition fees 50% tuition fees via a loan scheme. 10% Study Loan Tuition Fee Loan SIT payable. Overseas Student Programme (OSP) Loan SC and SPR students going for their Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) or Overseas Exposure Programme (OEP) may apply for the OSP Loan. Each student is entitled to receive the OSP Loan only once during the course of study and must not concurrently hold other loans or aid that covers the full cost of the OIP/OEP. Students will be briefed in greater detail at their pre-trip briefing. KEY: SC = Singapore Citizens | SPR = Singapore Permanent Residents | IS = International Students For more information on loan schemes, please refer to https://www.SingaporeTech.edu.sg/fees/loans. 13
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OTHER SCHEMES FOR TUITION FEES MENDAKI TERTIARY TUITION POST-SECONDARY FEE SUBSIDY (TTFS) EDUCATION ACCOUNT (PSEA) • SC (Malay undergraduates only) • SC Eligibility • 50% to 100% subsidy of subsidised • Quantum dependent on funds tuition fees; dependent on available in PSEA account calculated PCI Quantum S CHOLARSH IP • Download Standing Order or • Submit an online application Ad Hoc Withdrawal Form via through the MENDAKI website How To the SIT website Apply s$3,000 Male students in their PSEA upon completion of their P SE A will receive full-time National Service. (You can utilise your siblings’ PSEA funds too!) STUDENT LAPTOP L OAN SUPPORT SCHEME Students who are unable to afford a laptop for educational purposes may approach the Student Life Division to enquire about a laptop unit loan; loans will be approved subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria. KEY: SC = Singapore Citizens | PCI = Per Capita Income 14
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BURSARIES AND STUDY GRANTS CDC/CCC DONOR- MOE SIT UNIVERSITY SUPPORTED BURSARY BURSARY BURSARY BURSARY • All education expenses including • Made possible by philanthropic support tuition fees, course materials, overseas • Various education expenses educational trips, and other study- e.g. tuition fees, living allowance, related expenses overseas educational trips, etc Usage • SC • SC • Calculated • Calculated PCI no more PCI no more than S$1,000 than S$2,250 Eligibility and or GHI no or GHI no Quantum (per Academic Year) Eligibility more than more than S$4,000 S$9,000 • Residency criteria is unique to each donor-supported bursary • Award quantum varies from S$3,000 to S$10,000 • Please refer to the SIT website for a full listing of donor-supported bursaries available and their respective criteria • S$3,750 • S$1,350 and awarding quantum or S$4,000 or S$2,700 depending on depending on Quantum calculated PCI calculated PCI (per Academic or GHI or GHI Year) SCHOLARSH IP • Apply online via IN4SIT* with uploaded supporting documents for income eligibility assessments How to Apply s$4,000 Students can hold a Singaporean students can receive a public public bursary and bursary of up to a donor-supported award concurrently. KEY: SC = Singapore Citizens | PCI = Per Capita Income | GHI = Gross Household Income *IN4SIT refers to SIT’s student portal 15
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DONOR-SUPPORTED BURSARIES and STUDY GRANTS SIT receives numerous gifts from donors to support bursaries and study grants for undergraduate students with financial needs, subject to eligibility criteria. DONOR-SUPPORTED Bursaries/Study Grants Residency Quantum per Academic Year (SGD) Abwin Study Grant SC $5,000 Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (A-REIT) Bursary SC $5,000 Aviva Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Bursary SC/SPR $8,000 Choo Chiau Beng Bursary SC $5,000 Dou Yee Enterprises Bursary SC/SPR $7,500 FEINMETALL Bursary SC $5,000 Geo Energy Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 GIC Sparks Study Grant SC $5,000 Goh Bee Gah Bursary SC $5,000 Goh Family Bursary SC $5,000 Goh Foundation Allowance SC $2,000 Goh Foundation Bursary SC $6,250 Hotel 81 - Choo Chong Ngen Bursary SC $5,000 HSH Bursary SC $5,000 HSH Study Grant SC $5,000 ICH Gemini Bursary SC $5,000 JCS-Echigo Study Grant ALL $5,000 JSP Study Grant ALL $5,000 Keppel Study Grant SC $5,000 Khoo Chwee Neo Foundation Bursary ALL $5,000 - $10,000 Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Bursary SC $5,000 Lee Foundation Bursary SC/SPR $6,220 Lee Foundation Emergency Grant SC/SPR Up to $5,000 Li Ah Ngor Bursary ALL $5,000 Lim Chew Swee Bursary SC $5,000 Lim Doa Hin Study Grant SC $5,000 Lim Family Bursary SC $10,000 Lions Community Service Foundation Emergency Grant ALL $2,000 Lo Chee Fei & Ng Choy Wah Bursary SC $7,500 Lo Hock Ling Bursary SC $5,000 Low Ming Wah Study Grant SC $5,000 Loyang Tua Pek Kong Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 M.Tech Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 Mapletree Bursary SC $5,000 16
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DONOR-SUPPORTED Bursaries/Study Grants Residency Quantum per Academic Year (SGD) Mdm Leow Sik Kee Bursary SC $6,000 Microcast Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 Ng Sheng Poh and Quek Siew Keow Bursary SC $5,000 Ocean Tankers Bursary SC $5,000 Paul Tseng Study Grant SC/SPR $3,000 Rotary Club of Bugis Junction Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 Rotary Club of Jurong Town Bursary SC $5,000 S.S. Jhunjhnuwala - Naumi Hotel Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 Samwoh Corporation Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 Samwoh Corporation Global Immersion Study Grant SC/SPR $5,000 SC (Malay/Indian/ Silent Minority Bursary $3,000 - $5,000 Eurasian) Singapore Contractors Association Study Grant SC/SPR $5,000 Singapore Leong Khay Huay Kuan Bursary SC $3,000 SIT Bursary SC/SPR $3,000 steel.sg Study Grant SC $5,000 Super Bean Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 T.E Engineering Bursary ALL $5,000 TAK Bursary SC $5,000 Te Lay Hoon Foundation Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 Teo - Tan Family Study Grant SC $5,000 Teo Sie Lee Bursary SC $10,000 The Ireland Funds (Singapore) Overseas Immersion SC $6,000 Programme Grant Thomson Shin Min Foundation Bursary SC $5,000 Thye Hong Study Grant SC/MY $5,000 Tiong Seng Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 TME Bursary ALL $5,000 T T J Design and Engineering Overseas Immersion SC/SPR $4,000 Programme Grant Woh Hup Bursary SC/SPR $5,000 Wong Family Bursary SC $5,000 Wong Kwok Leong (黄国量) Bursary SC $5,000 Wong SH Bursary SC $5,000 Wong Sooi Loon Bursary SC $5,000 Wu Peihui Bursary SC $6,000 Xiao De (孝德) Bursary SC/MY $3,000 Xiao De (孝德) Emergency Fund ALL Up to $5,000 Yangzheng Foundation Bursary SC $6,250 KEY: SC = Singapore Citizens | SPR = Singapore Permanent Residents | MY = Malaysians Information is correct at time of print; for more details, please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg. 17
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TIMELINE You are strongly encouraged to take note of the following dates to prepare for your application. Complete your Release of Matriculation application Exercise outcome You will receive your for SIT student ID and password Study Loan to access IN4SIT* and Successful First your SIT email account. applicants to Release of semester/ All communications from submit relevant application trimester’s SIT will be via your SIT forms to a DBS outcome for tuition fee email account. Branch. Public Bursary billing June END July END AUGUST OCTOBER June to july august to september Apply for INTERVIEW Release of financial ASSESSMENT application assistance outcome Shortlisted candidates for schemes for Donor- Donor-Supported Awards Supported • MENDAKI Tertiary Tuition will be invited for an awards Fee Subsidy^ interview assessment. • CPF Education Scheme^ • Tuition Fee Loan Disbursement • SIT Study Loan of your awarded • PSEA Standing Order financial aid • Financial Aid (Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants) Application period: 1 June to 7 July Late applications may not be in time for your first semester/trimester’s tuition fee billing. June Cycle 18
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Apply for SECOND financial semester/ assistance trimester’s schemes tuition fee billing • PSEA Standing Order • Financial Aid Release of (Scholarships, Bursaries Release of application and Grants) application outcome outcome for Donor- Application period: for Public Supported 1 to 15 November Bursary awards NOVEMBER END JANUARY END FEBRUARY END NOVEMBER Mid-January to Mid-February march Apply for INTERVIEW Disbursement financial ASSESSMENT of your assistance awarded Shortlisted candidates for schemes financial aid Donor-Supported Awards • CPF Education Scheme will be invited for an interview assessment. • Tuition Fee Loan Late applications may not be in time for your second semester/trimester’s tuition fee billing. NOVEMBER Cycle *IN4SIT refers to SIT’s student portal ^Please refer to website for application period For more information, please refer to https://www.SingaporeTech.edu.sg. 19
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Scholarships and Financial Assistance Hotline: 6592 1136 Scholarships and Financial Assistance E-mail: FAS@SingaporeTech.edu.sg
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