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Walking the Ground and Bridging Communities
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.
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Towards A United SAF
Having worked on cross-domain collaborations with unique individuals and teams across SAF, CPT Surya Bhat’s career has taught him the importance of considering different viewpoints while still being able to achieve cohesion.
Strengthening The Defence Collective
Keloth Sonia Nair went from not knowing a role like hers existed to making a difference in Singapore’s multifaceted defence ecosystem, as a Defence Policy Officer. She now collaborates with various departments under MINDEF, working towards common goals for our nation.
Driven By Transformation
Joining the Army was a leap of faith for ME4 Sebastian Tan. What he discovered was a meaningful career rooted in purpose and engineering expertise, and one that challenges him on a daily basis.
Chasing the FinTech Dream
Meet Lee Yun Hui, a remarkable scholar whose journey with the SUSS Scholarship is nothing short of inspiring. In her quest to become a future FinTech powerhouse, Yun Hui’s story stands as a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative influence of education.
Going Beyond Law with NUS
A holistic university experience goes beyond the core curriculum. While the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers a law programme that she is interested in, NUS Global Merit Scholar Srinidhi made sure that she thoroughly researched the school’s culture, environment, and exchange programmes before making a choice that would affect the next four years of her life and beyond. Srinidhi lets us in on her scholarship search and application experience and shares valuable tips on how to leverage extra-curricular activities to make her university life more enriching and meaningful.
Programming Singapore’s Future with URA
A chance encounter with coding in secondary school opened doors to the world of computing and programming for URA Scholar Ong Chuan Kai. Currently a Year 3 Computer Engineering student at the National University of Singapore, Chuan Kai shares his eye-opening experiences with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and his outlook for the future.
Shaping Singapore’s Unique Urban Land Use
Visiting New Zealand as a 13-year-old, URA Scholar Amanda Goh was enthralled by its fascinating landscape. It cemented her interest in geography and sparked her determination to make a difference in Singapore’s unique urban land use. Join her exciting and meaningful journey as an Executive Planner in the Physical Planning Group of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and discover how she co-creates Singapore’s future with her team.
Sealing the Deal with NUS
As a business student, NUS Merit Scholar Nadia Farhana Binte Salahuddin naturally plans ahead. After graduating from the Singapore Polytechnic (SP), it did not take her long to decide to pursue the next phase of her education journey with the National University of Singapore (NUS). It was an easy choice due to NUS’ reputation, academic programmes, and world-class faculty. The range of opportunities that the NUS Business School offers means that she has the flexibility to choose from many different specialisations that allows her to stay relevant in the future working world. Follow her journey from scholarship selection to application and now as a Year 1 undergraduate.
A Veterinarian’s Journey in Public Service
Get a glimpse into the career of Dr Ian Liang, a dedicated veterinarian leading in One Health advocacy and animal rehabilitation at the National Parks Board (NParks). From a lambing stint to rabies scare, the NParks Scholar shares intriguing stories from his undergraduate days. Continue reading to discover the profound impact a veterinarian can make on both animal well-being and public health.