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Frequently Asked Questions (for Singapore candidates)
Eligible?
- Who is eligible for the scholarship?
- I am a Singapore citizen currently studying in overseas universities. Am I eligible to apply?
- Can I apply if I hold Permanent Residence status / Residence permit?
Find out more about Sime Darby Scholarship Programme
- What is the Sime Darby Undergraduate Scholarship Programme (overseas)?
- What is the value of the scholarship awarded?
- What are the minimum requirements for the scholarship?
- What are the fields of study sponsored by Sime Darby?
- Are there any specific universities preferred by Sime Darby?
- What is the full scholarship value that I would receive if I am awarded a scholarship?
- Will applicants be bonded?
- What are the Sime Darby subsidiaries operating in Singapore?
- Can applicants apply if they are currently receiving loans/grants/bursaries from other organizations?
- Does Sime Darby arrange for admission into universities for applicants, or do they manage the admission on their own?
- Can applicants apply for a scholarship if they have been accepted into universities not in the list preferred by Sime Darby?
- Can applicants apply for other fields of study which are not specified by Sime Darby?
- Is there a minimum grade that students need to maintain as Sime Darby scholars?
- Can employees and employees’ children of Sime Darby apply for this scholarship programme?
- I have to serve/am serving my National Service upon completion of my GCE 'A' Level or Diploma studies. Can I apply for the Sime Darby scholarship?
Submission of scholarship application
- How can I apply for Sime Darby scholarship?
- What do you do with the information I send?
- Do you accept manual scholarship applications?
- My son/ daughter is currently in college and is unable to access the Internet to submit the application. Can I apply on their behalf?
- I want to attach a letter of recommendation from my institution/ company/ agency. How should I proceed?
- How do I know whether my parent(s) is currently working within Sime Darby Group of Companies?
- I missed the online application deadline. Can I submit my scholarship application manually?
What happens after my submission?
- How do I know if I am shortlisted or not?
- I haven’t received any updates on my status of application. What is happening?
- Can I appeal your decision if I am not shortlisted?
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Who is eligible for the Sime Darby scholarship ?
The scholarship is open to all Singapore Citizens who fulfill the minimum academic requirements and intend to study overseas.
- I am a Singapore citizen currently studying in overseas universities. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes, provided that you are currently enrolled in the universities specified by Sime Darby. You may be required to come back to Singapore to attend scholarship assessment activities.
- Can I apply if I hold Permanent Residence status / Residence permit?
The scholarship programme ONLY applies to Singapore citizens.
- What is the Sime Darby Undergraduate Scholarship Programme (overseas)?
This annual scholarship programme is open to Singapore Citizens who have attained excellent academic achievement, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and wish to pursue undergraduate (degree) studies at overseas universities in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China.
- What is the value of the scholarship awarded?
The value will depend on the location of study. If the scholar pursues undergraduate studies in a foreign university, the scholarship awarded will be approximately SGD100,000 to SGD250,000 for the course duration.
- What are the minimum requirements for the scholarship?
- Singapore nationality
- Good A-Level results (with minimum 10 academic units) or
- International Baccalaureate or
- Poly Diploma (with merit) or
- Individuals pursuing their first or second year undergraduate studies in Singapore and have intention to study in overseas may apply AND must have latest cumulative CAP/ GPA of at least 4.0
- Proficiency in English is a MUST
- Strong leadership qualities
- Active participation in co-curricular activities and sporting events
- Candidates with at least a conditional offer from overseas universities as specified by Sime Darby will be given FIRST priority. Scholarship will only be effective upon receiving firm offer.
- What are the fields of study sponsored by Sime Darby?
- Business: Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration
- Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical
- Are there any specific universities preferred by Sime Darby?
Yes. Please refer to the following table for the list of accepted universities.
| University |
Country |
Business |
Engineering & Technology |
| University of Oxford |
UK |
X |
X |
| University of Cambridge |
UK |
X |
X |
| University College London |
UK |
X |
|
| Imperial College London |
UK |
|
X |
| London School of Economics & Political Sciences |
UK |
X |
|
| King's College London |
UK |
X |
|
| University of Warwick |
UK |
X |
|
| University of Manchester |
UK |
X |
X |
| University of Bristol |
UK |
|
X |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
US |
X |
X |
| Harvard University |
US |
X |
|
| Yale University |
US |
X |
|
| Columbia University |
US |
X |
|
| Stanford University |
US |
X |
X |
| Princeton University |
US |
X |
X |
| University of California, Berkeley |
US |
|
X |
| Cornell University |
US |
|
X |
| Carnegie Mellon University |
US |
|
X |
| University of Pennsylvania |
US |
X |
|
| McGill University |
Canada |
X |
X |
| University of Toronto |
Canada |
X |
X |
| University of British Columbia |
Canada |
X |
X |
| Australian National University |
Australia |
X |
X |
| University of Melbourne |
Australia |
X |
X |
| University of Sydney |
Australia |
X |
X |
| Monash University |
Australia |
X |
X |
| University of New South Wales |
Australia |
X |
X |
| University of Queensland |
Australia |
X |
|
| University of Amsterdam |
Netherlands |
X |
X |
| Leiden University |
Netherlands |
X |
|
| Tsinghua University |
China |
X |
X |
| Peking University |
China |
X |
X |
| Zhejiang University |
China |
X |
X |
| University of Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
X |
X |
| Hong Kong Chinese University |
Hong Kong |
X |
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| Hong Kong University of Science & Technology |
Hong Kong |
X |
X |
- What is the full scholarship value that I would receive if I am awarded a scholarship?
The full scholarship covers the following:
- Full tuition and academic fees
- Living Allowance
- Books allowance
- Computer allowance (one-off)
- Settling-in allowance (one-off)
- Clothing allowance (one-off)
- Student visa and passport
- Shipping allowance (one-off at the end of course)
- Flight ticket (at the beginning and end of course)
- Insurance coverage (if applicable)
Recipients of scholarship will have the opportunity to undergo Scholars Development Programme and experience work exposure through internship within the Sime Darby Group of Companies.
- Will applicants be bonded?
Yes. Period of service bond will depend on the total scholarship value received by the scholar upon completion of study. A scholar studying in Australia may be bonded for 5 years while a scholar studying in UK may be bonded for 6 years. Job opportunities will be available within Sime Darby Group of Companies in Singapore.
- What are the Sime Darby subsidiaries operating in Singapore?
Sime Darby subsidiaries operating in Singapore are as follows:
MOTORS
Performance Motors Ltd
Performance Premium Selection Ltd
Vantage Automotive Ltd
Sime Darby Services Pte Ltd
INDUSTRIAL
Tractors Singapore Ltd
FG Wilson Asia Pte Ltd
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Mecomb Singapore Ltd
Motion Smith
PLANTATION
Sime Darby Edible Products Ltd
PROPERTY
Alexandra Properties Ltd
Citrus Grove Properties Pte Ltd
Dunearn Properties Ltd
Sime Darby Properties Singapore Ltd
Singapore Properties Ltd
NON-CORE BUSINESSES
Dunlop Singapore
Sime Darby Insurance Brokers (S) Pte Ltd
- Can applicants apply if they are currently receiving loans/grants/bursaries from other organizations?
No. Students are now allowed to accept any other forms of scholarships, bursaries, loans, grants or financial assistance from other organizations.
- Does Sime Darby arrange for admission into universities for applicants, or do they manage the admission on their own?
It is applicants’ responsibility to secure placement in the university.
- Can applicants apply for a scholarship if they have been accepted into universities not in the list preferred by Sime Darby?
No. Applicants must ensure that offer letters received from universities are within the list of universities accepted by Sime Darby
- Can applicants apply for other fields of study which are not specified by Sime Darby?
No. Applicants must apply for courses which have been specified by Sime Darby. The courses mentioned may vary each year depending on Sime Darby business needs.
- Is there a minimum grade that students need to maintain as Sime Darby scholars?
Yes. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative CAP of 4.0 and above or 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division) or to its equivalent in academic achievement and active participation in co-curricular activities.
- Can employees and employees’ children of Sime Darby apply for this scholarship programme?
Yes. This scholarship programme is open to all including employees and employees’ children.
- I have to serve/am serving my National Service upon completion of my GCE 'A' Level or Diploma studies. Can I apply for the Sime Darby scholarship?
We encourage male applicants to apply for scholarships prior to commencement or in the midst of their National Service. If their applications are successful, we will defer and secure their scholarship award until completion of National Service.
Please note that the scholarship award will only be effective upon securing firm offer from the university approved by Yayasan Sime Darby.
- How can I apply for Sime Darby scholarship?
We will announce the opening of our scholarship on our corporate website at www.simedarby.com/scholarships/singapore
Students can either apply for the scholarship from our official scholarship website or via BrightSparks website: www.brightsparks.com.sg
- What do you do with the information I send?
Your information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating the status of your application. We understand the sensitivity of information such as salary details, and we ensure the confidentiality of information by restricting the access of data to our evaluators only.
- Do you accept manual scholarship applications?
NO. In line with our stand of developing sustainable futures, we believe in streamlining our recruitment to be more efficient as well as environmentally friendly. As such, please refrain from submitting any form of hardcopy application as it will not be entertained.
- My son/ daughter is currently in college and is unable to access the Internet to submit the application. Can I apply on their behalf?
NO. The initial application must be done by the actual student.
- I want to attach a letter of recommendation from my institution/ company/ agency. How should I proceed?
Letters of recommendation will not make a difference in the processing and evaluating of your application. In line with our stand of developing sustainable futures, please refrain from submitting any form of hardcopy documentation as it will not be entertained.
- How do I know whether my parent(s) is currently working within Sime Darby Group of Companies?
You may refer to the list of companies as mentioned in Q11.
For further enquiries, please contact Regional HR Office, Sime Darby Management Services (S) Pte Ltd.
Tel: (65) 6460 2871 | Fax: (65) 6469 0832
Enquiries can also be directed to: scholarships_sg@simedarby.com.sg
- I missed the online application deadline. Can I submit my scholarship application manually?
NO. In line with our stand of developing sustainable futures, we believe in streamlining our recruitment to be more efficient as well as environmentally friendly. As such, please refrain from submitting any form of hardcopy application as it will not be entertained.
- How do I know if I am shortlisted or not?
We will contact shortlisted candidates directly via phone or email. As such, please ensure that both your email address and phone number are typed in correctly, as our online system will generate automated emails in order to inform you of your status of application. It is your responsibility to ensure that we are able to reach you.
- I haven’t received any updates on my status of application. What is happening?
We will update everyone on their status of application.
If you are shortlisted , you will receive further instructions from us on how to proceed, via email and phone.
If you are unsuccessful , you will receive an email updating you on the status of your application.
If you do not receive any communication , it is possible that:
- Your email address was mistyped during your online application, or
- Your online application was not received.
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Can I appeal your decision if I am not shortlisted?
Our decision on the selection of scholarship recipients is final. No appeals will be entertained.
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