International Women's Fund (IWF) Education Grant

The IWF Education Grant seeks to support young and talented ladies pursuing a full-time degree programme at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Grants range from $2,200 to $3,500 and will be awarded for Academic Year 2017.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 1st, 2nd or 3rd-year female students pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree programme at Singapore Institute of Technology.

• Singapore Citizens between the ages of 17 to 35 years from 1st Jan 2016.

• Household Per Capita Income (PCI) less than S$2,250 per month.

• Has achieved good academic results - with outstanding attitude, aptitude and character.

• Good track record in CCAs and demonstrates a high degree of social awareness.

Tenure and Benefits of the Grant:

• Each grant is tenable for one Academic Year.

• The bursary will be used to fund the recipient’s educational expenses, including tuition fees and personal day-to-day expenses. 

• Recipient of this education grant may hold another bursary concurrently. 

• No bond is required of the recipient.

Closing Date: All submissions must reach SIT Admissions by 29th April 2016 (Friday).

Application Process:

Applicants will be shortlisted via nomination by the university. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview before nominations are made on behalf of SIT to IWF. 

This Bursary has been made possible with a gift from the International Women’s Forum. The IWF Education Grant Fund was set up in 2014 by the Singapore chapter of the International Women’s Forum (IWF). The fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS).

CFS (UEN: 200817758M) is registered under the Commissioner of Charities and is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC No: IPC000641). For more information about CFS, please visit their website at http://www.cf.org.sg/.