How does the Singapore Government Tuition Grant work for SMU undergraduates, and what happens if the three-year bond is not completed?

The tuition grant reduces tuition fees significantly, in some programs, the reduction is 30 to 50 percent of the full international fee, in exchange for a commitment to work in a Singapore-registered entity for three years after graduation. Upon completing the degree, grant recipients receive an EP eligibility letter, which functions as pre-approved work pass documentation. This letter materially improves employability in the Singapore job market because it reduces the employer's administrative burden in the hiring process, employers do not need to wait for pass application approval before onboarding.

• The bond becomes a genuine risk if you are unable to secure employment in Singapore within the post-study work pass period.
• In that case, the remaining bond obligation stays outstanding.
• Returning to India or leaving Singapore before completing the three years without settlement of the bond has implications for future Singapore immigration applications.
• The mitigation is straightforward: take the bond only if you genuinely intend to work in Singapore, and invest during the degree in the internship and networking activities that make employment more likely.