ABS 2022 Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship

The Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship is a private sector scholarship administered by the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS).

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).

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.

• Table of Content
• About Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)
• Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship
• Requirements for Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)

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 2021, our membership comprised 154 local and foreign banks/institutions and representative offices operating in Singapore

Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship

The scholarship supports a maximum of 4 years of undergraduate study (including 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; and
• Settling-in allowance (one-off expense) of SGD200 upon arrival in Singapore.

The scholarship award will be reviewed annually and is subjected to satisfactory performance and academic results.

Requirements for Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship Qualification

The Dr GKS Scholarship is open to students who are citizens/passport holders of Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, PRC, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Singapore citizens and PRs are not eligible to apply for the Dr GKS Scholarship.

Applicants should

• Ensure that the necessary university admission requirements are met (inclusive of sitting for any required university entrance examinations);
• Concurrently apply for admission to NUS, NTU, SMU or SUTD. Most courses (except for specialised courses like Medicine) will be considered. Applicants should adhere to the university's admission deadlines and guidelines;
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and possess good academic and co-curricular activities (CCA) achievements; and
• Have taken the SAT or made arrangement to take the SAT* (for more information on SAT and registration for the test, please refer to the College Board website).
  *The SAT is optional for those who have a confirmed placement at NUS, NTU, SMU or SUTD. Results must be submitted by 31 March 2022.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The 2022 Dr GKS Scholarship application will commence on 15 November 2021 and end on 31 March 2022 at 23:59, Singapore time (UTC+08:00).

Please submit your application at www.pscgateway.gov.sg/app/gks/account/uidsignin.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to take an online personality profiling test in April 2022.

Applicants selected to attend the final interview will expect a session scheduled in end-May/June 2022. More information will be available at a later date.

For enquiries, please refer to the FAQs or send your questions to [email protected].

For more details, visit ABS website.