Scholarship, Bursary and Crisis Fund

For students who have excelled in academic studies, sports or arts-related accomplishments, the SIM Scholarship and Bursaries Admin team offer scholarships as a recognition of your achievements. The scholarship not only serves as encouragement, but also a beacon which potential employers gravitate towards. It helps facilitate career successes for our students, too.

We also believe everyone deserves a chance to get the best possible education at SIM. If you are seeking financial assistance, we offer the SIM GE Bursary and SIM GE Crisis Fund to students who are genuinely in need of financial support.

For more information, please visit our websites at:

• Scholarship https://www.sim.edu. sg/degrees-diplomas/ admissions/scholarships

• Bursary https://www.sim.edu. sg/degrees-diplomas/ admissions/bursaries-andfinancial-aids/sim-globaleducation-bursary

• Crisis Fund https://www.sim.edu. sg/degrees-diplomas/ admissions/bursariesand-financial-aids/simge-crisis-fund

Let us hear from two of our SIM Scholars on their experiences.

Why did you apply for your scholarship?

When I entered SIM as a first-year student, it felt like a second opportunity was given to me to excel. Hence, this encouraged me to listen to lectures attentively, consult my lecturers whenever I had doubts and practice past year papers.

As a result of all my hard work, I managed to excel in my examinations, which led me to believe that I should take on the opportunity to apply for the scholarship, regardless of the outcome.

Another reason that I applied for the SIM GE Scholarship (Academic Excellence and Leadership) was that I wanted to alleviate my parents’ financial burden, as age was catching up on them, and I really wanted to make them proud.

Can you share your experience on how you worked towards obtaining your scholarship?

I joined the SIM Accounting Association (SIMAA) in Year One as a Business Development Sub-Committee member. In Year Two, I took over the role of Business Development Director, and I was elected President in Year Three.

The experiences that I accumulated from being in SIMAA over three years definitely helped to hone my transferable skills, such as leadership, communication, time management and networking skills. It also helped me land a Corporate Finance internship at one of the Big Four accounting firms.

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Later, when I began the process of obtaining my scholarship, I was able to use my experiences to answer a series of essay questions, as well as a panel interview. During the panel interviews, I shared how I had grown over the course of my journey.

For example, as I had to juggle my studies, SIMAA and internships, I had to ensure that I had good time management skills, and could be entrusted to complete tasks that were handled to me. As this was by no means an easy feat, it helped me develop resilience and tenacity, which I was able to show to the panel of interviewers.

Although this sounds daunting and definitely not easy, it was definitely worth the try, as all my hard work paid off. It was just like the saying goes: “If you never try, you will never know!”

Has your scholarship further developed or helped you?

As a recipient of the coveted SIM GE Scholarship, my sense of belonging towards SIM has strengthened. This is especially so because I hold myself to a higher standard, as I represent the school whenever I communicate with external organisations. In turn, I hope my attitude and work ethics can inspire others around me, as we work towards becoming better versions of ourselves.

Without a doubt, this scholarship has been a blessing in my life, as it has opened doors that have allowed me to learn and grow continuously!

SIM GE Scholar (Sports and Artistic Talent)

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)

Can you share your experience on how you worked towards obtaining your scholarship?

The preparation for my scholarship took me several months, and I segmented it into three different phases: preparation, write-up and interview.

During the preparation phase prior to the application, I went through the process and outlined the necessary things that were needed. This also included collating the documents, and making sure that the relevant critical deadlines were marked.

Subsequently, during the write-up phase when applications opened, I reviewed the questions and drafted my essays. For me, it took a lot of reflection on my personal experiences, and I wrote with the goal of being transparent and true about my journey so far. At that point, I was an active member of the SIM Track and Field team, and I also had to study hard to attain good grades.

Lastly, for the interview, I went through several mock interviews with my peers. They rehearsed with me and allowed me to practise my interview skills. They also gave me constructive feedback that I could use to improve. These preparations paid off when I was awarded the SIM GE Scholarship.

Coming from an average-income family, I applied for the scholarship in 2020, in hopes of alleviating the financial stress on my family.

Has your scholarship further developed or helped you?

The SIM GE Scholarship supported and allowed me to focus on my academics and commitments to growing the SIM sporting teams.

Being awarded the scholarship was only the beginning of my journey, as it was something I wanted to work for every day. For me, that meant being the best version of myself, being a driving force for building communities in SIM and providing students with places in which they can destress and fall back on.

Currently, I am serving as the VicePresident of the SIM Track and Field Club, as well as the Co-Founder and Vice-President of the SIM Yoga Club. Beyond that, I actively contribute in the SIM Business Strategy Club, competing in national case competitions under the SIM Flag. Several other initiatives my team and I effectuated include the first SIM Virtual Run, SIM Track and Field Orientation Day Camp and the SIM Yoga Club, which garnered the interest of more than 300 students.

These initiatives were born from the idea of providing students more touchpoints with the school to combat the increased sense of isolation from the pandemic, while building a sense of community within the clubs for all students. These initiatives were only possible because of the unwavering support SIM provided throughout the years.

As I approach my final semester, I will constantly look back and always hold a great sense of gratitude towards SIM for giving me the opportunity to grow and develop my leadership skills, all while supporting me in my educational pursuit.