Discover how URA Scholar Colin Gay contributes to Singapore’s urban planning through the integration of data and digital tools, and how his multifaceted role as a Systems Analyst extends beyond technology to encompass strategic planning, insightful analysis, and effective communication of solutions. Explore the rich learning and collaborative opportunities at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) that fuel Colin’s passion for making Singapore a great city to live, work and play.
Since her first exposure to Social and Cultural Anthropology studies in the School of the Arts, Valerie Lim has gone full circle from taking a gap year to gaining real-life experience and pursuing Anthropology at the National University of Singapore. Excited for what lies ahead of her and reflecting on her first year in the university, Valerie gives us a glimpse into her learning journey and shares how the NUS Global Merit Scholarship has helped her personally and professionally.
In the words of URA Executive Planner Wu Jia Min, one “cannot plan a city without first understanding the various social, political, environmental, and cultural threads that shape it.” During her four years in the Strategic Planning department of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Jia Min has led various projects looking into Singapore’s future town planning and housing developments. Her work focuses on aligning these developments with Singapore’s evolving demographics, boosting town resilience, and enhancing the vibrancy of our neighbourhoods.
Education Merit Scholar Benjamin Gan sees the importance in getting to know his students well and and he takes time to listen and connect with them. Discover how he and his colleagues started an after-school engagement programme to engage and befriend students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Sum Kar Mun shares how she leads a group of female students in engaging discussions on social causes like period poverty. The MOE Teaching Scholar also shares a teaching approach which she finds effective. She describes how an initiative looking into student well-being has impacted her students.
Intrigued by how different medicines affect the human body, choosing to pursue a degree in Pharmacy at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was always Sean Lim’s first choice. The decision to apply for the NUS Merit Scholarship was driven by its myriad of benefits. Gain insights into Sean’s scholarship application process and journey with him through his exciting first year at NUS. Find out how he aims to create new frontiers and break the traditional stereotype of the role of a pharmacist.
The desire to serve the country and contribute to nation-building led Singapore Sustainability Scholar Ahmad Taufiq Bin Rohaimi to an engineering career. Intrigued by Singapore’s Water Story, Taufiq is determined to apply his engineering skills and knowledge to solve the future challenges of Singapore’s water supply and make an impact with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency.
Identifying a specific career path as a young adult can be daunting. Looking back at her 18-year-old self, Ministry of Education (MOE) Teaching Award Scholar Calyn Seah was initially uncertain about her choices. Discover how her passion for education and the prospect of making a positive impact on students propelled her to enrol with the Nanyang Technological University – National Institute of Education Teaching Scholars’ Programme (NTU-NIE TSP).
Fascinated by how engineering plays a part in shaping Singapore’s green plans, Singapore Sustainability Scholar Albert Chieng decided to pursue an exciting engineering career with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and contribute to the sustainable growth of the garden city’s built environment.
From a strong sense of camaraderie with his team, to being able to impact and shape people’s lives, the people factor plays a significant role in MAJ Yeo Bing Lin’s RSAF career and journey as a leader.
The life-changing experience during his National Service with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) led the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Scholar Teo Jia Cheng to discover his true calling in public service. Armed with a degree in Information Systems from the Singapore Management University (SMU), he is committed to applying his academic knowledge to serve the needs and ensure the safety of the Singapore community as an SCDF Officer and growing alongside the SCDF.
Driven by her passion for community building, applying for the People’s Association (PA) Scholarship was a clear-cut choice for Angela Tan. Having assumed various roles in PA and the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth (MCCY) since graduation, her career journey has been meaningful and fulfilling as she connects with people from all walks of life and impacts the community through grassroots initiatives.
