Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship

Association of Banks in Singapore

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) is a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of the commercial and investment banking community. As at 31 January 2023, our membership comprised 154 local and foreign banks/institutions and representative offices operating in Singapore.

Our roles include:

Representing the Commercial and Investment Banking Industry: We voice the interests of our members in Singapore through strategic engagement with our stakeholders – banks, regulators and customers.

Upholding the Integrity of Members: We work with members to develop and implement industry code of conduct and guidelines that are in line with international best practices.

Building Relationships within the Industry: We build consensus among members with differing opinions and coordinate as well as gather support for projects of mutual benefit.

Collaborating with Regional and International Organisations: We partner with these organisations to strengthen members' interests.

Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship

a Polytechnic Student, an 'A' Level / IB / NUS High Student

Other Citizen

Application Cycle Closed

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NTU, NUS, SMU, SUTD

Term

Full Term

Locations

Singapore

Description

The Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship is a private sector scholarship administered by the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS). The Dr GKS Scholarship Fund was set up by the financial community in Singapore in honour of the former Deputy Prime Minister, who fostered Singapore's economic development and growth as a reputable international financial centre.

Each year, 3 to 4 scholarships are awarded to outstanding individuals from 15 Asia Pacific economies (Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, PRC, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar) to pursue undergraduate studies at local universities in Singapore i.e. National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).

Course of Study

All Courses except Dentistry, Medicine

Bond Period

3 years

Value of Awards

The scholarship supports a maximum of 4 years of undergraduate study (may include Honours). It provides the following:
Tuition and other compulsory fees
Airfare (to Singapore and return to home country upon completion of study)
Annual maintenance allowance of SGD6500
Hostel allowance based on institution of study
Settling-in allowance (one-off expense) of SGD200 upon arrival in Singapore

Requirement/Conditions

Excellent 'A' Level / IB / NUS High / Polytechnic Diploma
Excellent CCA
Proven Leadership
Have sat for, or made private arrangements to sit for the SAT