Fees & Scholarships

Tenure & Benefits of the Scholarship

• Up to four (4) bond-free scholarships per academic year.
• Each scholarship has an annual value of S$10,000.
• Scholarship of $10,000 is disbursed in 2 equal installments of $5,000 to offset tuition fees in Term 1 and Term 2.
• Demonstrate good conduct and compliance with the University’s prevailing code of conduct and other rules and regulations applicable to the scholar.
• Application via an application form is required once applicants accept the offer. Assessment will based on written test and interview scores, and relevant supporting documents. The application form will be sent to all candidates after the application deadline.

Eligibility

• Open to all LLM applicants (full-time and part-time) who are offered a place in the programme.
• Must not be a recipient of other scholarship or sponsorship.
• Scholarship offered is only valid in the year of offer, and cannot be carried forward.

The Fangda Partners Scholarship is meant to motivate outstanding candidates who are enrolled on the SMU YPHSL LLM in Law and Technology track, and to spur them on to greater heights of academic excellence and accord appropriate recognition to the recipients of the scholarship for their accomplishments.

Tenure & Benefits of the Scholarship

• One scholarship per academic year, with a total of three bond-free scholarships from AY2022/2023 to AY2024-2025.
• Each scholarship has an annual value of S$20,000.
• The scholarship will offer financial support towards tuition costs and/or other study-related expenses.
• Fangda Partners (Donor) may offer internship opportunities to the scholarship recipients.

Eligibility

• Candidates shall be full-time students at SMU YPHSL enrolled in the LLM in Law and Technology track.
• Candidates shall possess good academic results.

The SMU PG ASEAN Scholarship, funded by SMU Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes (PGPP), aims to develop top ASEAN legal talents. The scholarship co-funds outstanding individuals in his/her pursuit of the SMU LLM / Dual LLM programme.

Eligibility

• Applicants must matriculate into the SMU PG programme for which the scholarship has been awarded with. As the scholarship offered is only valid for this FY, matriculated students who defer their studies will not be able to carry forward their scholarships.
• The scholarship is open to citizens of ASEAN member and observer nations.
• At least "Very Good" admissions interview and essay scores
• Must not be a recipient of other scholarship or sponsorship
• Special consideration may be given to students with financial needs

Tenure & Benefits of the Local Postgraduate Scholarship Award

• The scholarship has a value of $10,000.
• The scholarship will offer financial support towards the Scholar's tuition fees, living allowances and the purchase of textbooks.
• No bond is required under the terms of this Scholarship
• No application is required for the PGPP Scholarship, ASEAN candidates who meet the criteria will automatically be considered.

No application required. All eligible students will be considered for this scholarship.

SkillsFuture funding for Singapore Citizens, click here for more details.

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above the opportunity to receive the SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top up of $4,000. This credit is intended to offset out-of-pocket tuition fees, starting from Academic Year 2024/25 intake, commencing on or after 1 May 2024. 

Singapore Citizens with eligible Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) may utilize balance funds for tuition fees. More details can be found here.

Set up in 1991, the Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship is the premier postgraduate scholarship in Singapore. It marks Singapore's continuous effort to recognise outstanding individuals with the aptitude and inclination to contribute to Singapore and our society.

Applicants, who must be Singapore citizens, will be assessed holistically. This includes their track record of leadership and achievement in their fields of pursuit/professions. Applicants should also have the potential to excel in their fields/professions, which will contribute to and benefit Singapore and our society.

Since its inception, many Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship holders have gone on to make significant contributions across varied fields including the Public Service, business, law, medicine, the arts and academia.

More details and application process can be found here.

The Jones Day Foundation has graciously decided to fund up to four Jones Day Master of Laws in Judicial Studies Scholarships for outstanding candidates enrolled in this programme at the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, starting in AY 2020/2021. This scholarship demonstrates the Jones Day Foundation’s commitment to enhancing the rule of law by increasing the competency of judges and standing of judiciary in the region.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have been accepted into the LLM (Judicial Studies), either on a full-time or extended duration basis;
• Not be a Singapore citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident;
• Hold an LLB or JD from a reputable law school;
• Demonstrate strong leadership aspirations and abilities;
• Strong professional references

Interested candidates can apply once they have received the offer to take up the LLM (Judicial Studies) degree at the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law. In support of their application, candidates must provide a personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words, alongside documentation that proves financial need, if applicable. In the personal statement, candidates may wish to highlight the anticipated impact of the degree on their current or future career, their reasons for their interest in the degree as well as any noteworthy personal or professional achievements to date. Short-listed candidates may be interviewed. The School will make a good faith effort to ensure that the available scholarships will benefit a diverse range of meritorious candidates, with reference to such factors as gender, cultural background, national origin, socio-economic background and financial need.

Tenure & Benefits of the Jones Day Master of Laws (Judicial Studies) Scholarship:

• Two (2) Jones Day (Judicial Studies) Scholarships for international candidates of $40,000 each; 
• Throughout the duration of the scholarship, the scholar will be required to demonstrate good conduct and compliance with the University’s prevailing rules in this regard;
• This scholarship is bond-free

Notes and exclusions:

• Matriculated candidates who opt to defer their admission offer or studies will not be able to carry forward the scholarships
• Candidates cannot simultaneously hold any other scholarships

The best performing graduate of the LLM in Judicial Studies will receive the Jones Day Top Scholar Award. One such award will be awarded by the Yong Pung How School of Law per annum.

Each award has a monetary value of S$10,000.

The Top Scholar Award will be presented to the winner during the SMU Convocation Ceremony or another appropriate University event.

The Lee Foundation has graciously decided to make available up to six annual Lee Kong Chian Master of Laws (Judicial Studies) Scholarships for outstanding candidates enrolled in this programme at the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law. The scholarships are intended to off-set the tuition fees charged for the LLM (Judicial Studies) and cannot be used to defray living expenses. Up to six scholarships will be awarded each year: up to 4 Singapore citizens or permanent residents and up to 2 international candidates. Each scholarship is tenable for the full duration of the scholar’s studies, subject to continued observance of the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have been accepted into the LLM (Judicial Studies), either on a full-time or extended duration basis;
• Hold an LLB or JD from a reputable law school;
• Demonstrate strong leadership aspirations and abilities;
• Strong professional references;
• Special consideration may be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need, in particular those from non-OECD countries

Interested candidates can apply once they have received and accepted the offer to take up the LLM (Judicial Studies) degree at the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law. In support of their application, candidates must provide a personal statement of between 500 and 1000 words, alongside documentation that proves financial need, if applicable. In the personal statement, candidates may wish to highlight the anticipated impact of the degree on their current or future career, their reasons for their interest in the degree as well as any noteworthy personal or professional achievements to date. Short-listed candidates may be interviewed.

Tenure & Benefits of the Lee Kong Chian Master of Laws (Judicial Studies) Scholarship:

• Four (4) Lee Kong Chian Master of Laws (Judicial Studies) Scholarships for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents of $20,000 each;
• Two (2) Lee Kong Chian Master of Laws (Judicial Studies) Scholarships for international candidates of $40,000 each;
• Throughout the duration of the scholarship, the scholar will be required to demonstrate good conduct and compliance with the University’s prevailing rules in this regard;
• This scholarship is bond-free

Notes and exclusions:

• Matriculated candidates who opt to defer their admission offer or studies will not be able to carry forward the scholarships
• Candidates cannot simultaneously hold any other scholarships

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