An inside look into the next milestone of the Senior Officer Basic Course, in the second instalment of Learning to Lead!
Interviews
Safeguarding Singapore’s Shores
PUB Scholar Sylvester Siew is helping Singapore tackle one of its most pressing environmental challenges: rising sea levels. As a Senior Planner in PUB’s Coastal Protection Department, he works at the crossroads of engineering, sustainability, and public policy, shaping frameworks that will protect communities and strengthen national resilience for generations.
Powering Singapore’s Rail Infrastructure
For Logasan S/O Rajnthern, the idea of a scholarship was not something he considered until a year into his undergraduate studies at NTU. With a strong academic record and more clarity on his passion, the LTA Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship became a big stepping stone to achieving his career goal of shaping the future of Singapore’s rail infrastructure.
Shaping Communities with Data Science
Housing & Development Board (HDB) Scholar Ananya Balehithlu is helping to advance how data science and technology support stronger, smarter, and more connected communities. From building AI tools for estate operations to modelling housing affordability, Ananya’s work turns insights into practical solutions that impact and serve millions of Singaporeans every day. Discover her journey from scholarship recipient to data scientist, driving real-world change at HDB.
Safeguarding Singapore’s Food Future with Science & Purpose
When your strengths align with your passion, the path ahead becomes clear and purposeful. For Low Hwee Keng, choosing the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SFA) is a natural decision as it enables her to pursue a career where she can use her knowledge of chemistry to fortify Singapore’s food resilience.
An Insider Perspective on a Career in NEA
At a young age, Nadia Angelica had a keen interest in everything relating to sustainability and the environment. With a strong sense of public duty and passion for shaping Singapore’s environmental future, the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship became a stepping stone to attaining the career of her dreams.
Shaped by Interactions: A Purpose-Driven Journey into Teaching
Teaching is really about interactions – each precious interaction with a young life that could be pivotal in shaping his/her outlook on life and aspirations.
Full Circle: A Scholar’s Journey of Opportunity, Growth, and Giving Back
From embracing a new academic challenge to raising funds for the next generation of scholars, Chin Yi Kai Marcus’s time at St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) International has been defined by determination, gratitude, and service. Now in Grade 11 and his first year of the IB Diploma Programme, Marcus reflects on how the scholarship has shaped not only his education but also his values, ambitions, and commitment to contributing to the community.
Shaping Minds, Across Classrooms and Cultures
Driven by the belief that learning can transform lives, scholar Tristan Sim is preparing to step into the classroom with curiosity, empathy, and purpose. Now a Year 4 undergraduate on the Ministry of Education (MOE) Teaching Award at NTU-NIE, Tristan is pursuing a Double Major Programme in English Language & Linguistics and Education. His journey has been shaped by rigorous study and hands-on experiences that have informed his approach to teaching. From service-learning expeditions to global exchanges, Tristan has developed a philosophy rooted in understanding, inclusivity, and a genuine desire to help every learner reach their potential.
Laying the Foundation of Success with NUS
The curiosity about the driving force behind successful corporations ignited Praveen Kaur’s passion for learning about the art of business management. The NUS Merit Scholarship has given her a great opportunity to realise her learning goals, be part of a reputable university, and broaden her perspectives. She is convinced that the interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment at NUS will play a significant role in her personal growth.
Physics with Purpose at NUS
For NUS Global Merit Scholar Joshua Law, choosing to study Physics is a natural choice as he has always been fascinated by how the laws of nature underpin everything around us. Joshua’s route to pursuing his preferred course of study was not an easy one. He was able to secure the scholarship not only because of his academic achievements, but also through the resilience he demonstrated in overcoming personal challenges and his passion for science.
Learning to Lead: A New Journey Begins
An inside look into Warren Liow Wei Rui’s training journey as a Senior Officer Trainee at the Singapore Police Force.