THE COLLEGE OF INTEGRATIVE STUDIES IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING THE EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE IN SINGAPORE TO CULTIVATE A GENERATION OF GLOBAL CITIZENS.
Our students will explore multidisciplinary approaches to understanding our complex world, and in so doing develop an integrated intelligence that will help them to unriddle puzzles, interpret evidence, and to imagine better solutions for the challenges and opportunities ahead of them. We invite you to be a partner in this new frontier of higher education.
LECTURESHIPS
Our university is a hub for intellectual discussion. Hosting world-class speakers of Nobel Laureate status, distinguished scholars, scientists, and civic leaders, The College of Integrative Studies offers both Public and Distinguished Lecture Series to address the annual Big Question theme. Your partnership will support us in our commitment to remain socially relevant, and nurture socially engaged and self-mastered citizens of the world.
PROFESSORSHIPS
An endowed chair or professorship is one of the highest honours to be bestowed on a faculty member, and a powerful way to support the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. Partner with us to attract world-class educators to our faculties of Technology and Society, Cultures of the Modern World, and Ethics. Together, we attract the brightest talents, and build a community of thinkers and influencers in our knowledge-based economy.
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
Fellowship programmes are essential in seeding and sustaining research, course development, and faculty development at The College of Integrative Studies. A gift to Research Fellowships in: Technology and Society, Cultures of the Modern World, and/or Ethics, will build the next generation of experts and serve as potent tool to retain and recruit talent.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
A gift in support of exchange programme scholarships enables students to have the most beneficial global experiences possible. A gift to these programmes help cover living expenses, accommodation, airfare, as well as travel and health insurance.
GLOBAL SUMMER PROGRAMME
While interest and registration has been strong for the summer programme, the tuition fees are a burden for most students in the region. Providing needs-based awards makes a tremendous difference. With support, scholars who are not full-time students at SMU could have the opportunity to attend this prestigious programme without having to worry about the cost.
OVERSEAS STUDY MISSIONS
Enable financially needy students to experience a business community within the region, broadening their business acumen and making them more valuable and desirable when they enter the workforce.
OVERSEAS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Enable financially needy students to experience a business community within the region, broadening their business acumen and making them more valuable and desirable when they enter the workforce.
SMU-X OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES (SMU XO)
SMU XO projects will give students a realistic experience working with partners abroad and/or managing regional and global projects. Each SMU-XO course is 10-14 weeks long, within which a 1-week overseas trip will be conducted. A gift to SMU XO supports the students’ expenses for each course including airfare, accommodation and daily expenses.