Lee Kong Chian Scholars' Programme
Full 4-year tuition scholarship for outstanding undergraduate students at Singapore Management University (SMU), including a living allowance and Global Opportunities grant, open to all nationalities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Singapore
Funding
Full 4-year tuition waiver; S$5,000 annual living allowance; S$1,800 one-time computer allowance on enrolment; S$16,000 Global Opportunities grant for exchanges, community service, and study missions. Bond-free.
Eligible applicants
All nationalities; first-year full-time SMU undergraduate (single or double degree); academic excellence; bond-free; ~60 awards
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Overview
Lee Kong Chian Scholars' Programme is offered by Singapore Management University for Undergraduate study in Singapore. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust apply to and be admitted to SMU as a first-year full-time undergraduate student
- SMU undergraduate admissions applicationRequired
- LKCSP scholarship application formRequired
- Academic transcripts and certificatesRequired
- Essays and personal statementRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full 4-year tuition waiver
Included
S$5,000 annual living allowance
Included
S$1,800 one-time computer allowance
Included
S$16,000 Global Opportunities grant
Included
Full 4-year tuition waiver; S$5,000 annual living allowance; S$1,800 one-time computer allowance on enrolment; S$16,000 Global Opportunities grant for exchanges, community service, and study missions. Bond-free. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and Singaporean.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Outstanding academic achievement; excellent results in A-Levels, IB, polytechnic diploma, or equivalent
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Singapore
Official eligibility summary
Open to: All nationalities; first-year full-time SMU undergraduate (single or double degree); academic excellence; bond-free; ~60 awards. Singapore Management University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- All nationalities; first-year full-time SMU undergraduate (single or double degree); academic excellence; bond-free; ~60 awards
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Singapore
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: All nationalities; first-year full-time SMU undergraduate (single or double degree); academic excellence; bond-free; ~60 awards. Singapore Management University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to SMU for undergraduate admission by the March deadline
- 2
Submit the Lee Kong Chian Scholars' Programme scholarship application at admissions.smu.edu.sg
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27: deadline ~March 19, 2026 (closed). 2027/28 expected March 2027. Check admissions.smu.edu.sg.
The listed deadline is March 19, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Singapore Management University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is March 19, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.