Temasek Foundation Scholarships

Temasek Foundation

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Through the years, we’ve supported a diverse range of programmes that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and beyond. These are made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek. Together with our partners, staff, and volunteers, we continue to uncover unseen gaps, bridge the divide between challenge and transformation, and innovate solutions that provide positive outcomes for our communities today, and for generations to come.

Temasek Foundation Scholarships

an ITE Student, a Polytechnic Student, a University Student

Singapore Citizen

Application Cycle Closed

Tenable Universities / Institutions

All ITEs, All Polytechnics, All local universities

Term

Mid & Full Term

Locations

Singapore

Description

The Temasek Foundation – G Muthukumarasamy Scholarship, Temasek Foundation – RKS Nachiappan Scholarship, and Temasek Foundation – Nithiah Nandan Arumugam Scholarship honour the legacies of three late unionists - Mr G Muthukumarasamy, Mr Nachiappan RK Sinniah, and Mr Nithiah Nandan s/o Arumugam - who believed in the value of education and advocated for lifelong learning.

Offered to students of all ages including mature students, these scholarships are offered on a merit basis to individuals from lower income backgrounds, who demonstrate academic excellence.

Course of Study

All Courses

Bond Period

No Bond

Value of Awards

Two components:
-Living expenses for the student recipient
-A family recognition award for one or more family members to receive, in appreciation of the role of families in contributing to the success of the student and/or other family members
No age limit for applicants
Tenable for the entire course of study, and renewable yearly subject to the recipients meeting the criteria

Scholarship Components (Per Recipient)	ITE	Polytechnics	Universities
Living Expenses (Annual)	$3,000	$4,000	$5,000
Family Recognition Award (Annual)	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000
Duration of Study	3 years	3 years	3-5 years
Total Award (Per Recipient)	$15,000	$18,000	$21,000 (3 years) $28,000 (4 years) $35,000 (5 years)

Requirement/Conditions

The scholarships are given based on merit and income criteria
Eligible applicants must be Singaporeans with per capita income of not more than $1,875
Students of all ages are welcome to apply, including mature students

Applications for the Temasek Foundation Scholarships will be opened yearly. Mid-course applications are also accepted. The public may contact the respective Institutes of Higher Learning for more information.