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.
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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.
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.
Explore Nature’s Palette with an NParks Scholar
Dive into the captivating journey of Rekha Mohan, a National Parks Board (NParks) Scholar and passionate voice for diversity. From university adventures to NParks internships, and awe-inspiring moments like witnessing the Northern Lights and catching her first glimpse of the Antarctica continent from a ship, Rekha shares about her passion, expeditions, and dedicated conservation efforts.
Developing Systems for Better Homes
With the HDB Undergraduate Scholarship, Tan Wei Kang pursued his Master of Engineering in Computer Science at Cornell Tech, USA. He is now a software engineer in HDB’s Information Services Group where he develops and scales applications and systems to help Singaporeans access their dream homes. Follow Wei Kang’s journey as he reflects on serving with purpose.
Shaping Singapore’s Vibrant Landscape with BCA
At a young age, BCA Scholar Soh Hui Han’s curiosity and the opportunity to witness the biophilic design and green features of the then newly opened Changi Airport Terminal 3 led him to a journey down the engineering path. Find out more about Hui Han’s rewarding career in the built environment as a Senior Manager with BCA’s Planning Department.
Cultivating Singapore’s Novel Foods Future
Meet Francesca Ong, a Singapore Sustainability Scholar at the forefront of cultivated meat research—an emerging novel food with the potential to revolutionise Singapore’s food sources and enhance food security. As she navigates the final year of her biomedical engineering master’s programme, Francesca is focused on shaping Singapore’s regulatory approach to novel foods, particularly in the lab-grown meat field. Explore Francesca’s scholarship journey, where commitment meets sustainability, with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the nation’s lead agency for food-related matters.
The Singaporean Scholarship Landscape
Explore the world of scholarships in Singapore, understand how students can maximise their opportunities, and delve into the profound impact these scholarships can have on the future of students.
Fortifying Singapore’s Resource & Climate Resilience
NEA Scholar Michelle Tan combines her science and engineering interests with her desire to contribute towards realising a sustainable nation.
Mathematics & Smart Cities
A final year master’s student at the prestigious University College London, Selina Yu’s aspirations go beyond simply crunching numbers behind the scenes. She envisions her work leaving a visible mark on society, and the URA Overseas Scholarship became her pathway to realising this dream. As she merges her passion for mathematics with smart city planning, Selina is on a compelling journey to shape the future of Singapore. Step into Selina’s inspiring journey as she shares internship and orientation stories and insights on navigating the URA Scholarship application.
Why Do Animals Behave the Way They Do?
Due to her love for animals, NParks Scholar Chong Qi Ai, an animal behaviour expert, has made improving the welfare of animals her life’s work.