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2011 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship

3 August 2011

4 candidates have been awarded the 2011 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.

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This year, 4 candidates will be awarded the 2011 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.

  1. Miss Lim Hui Min, Delphia - Pursuing 1-year Master of Laws, Harvard Law School, USA, starting in Academic Year 2012

  2. Mr Chng Kai Fong - Pursuing 1-year Master of Science in Management, Stanford University, USA

  3. Mr Hoe Wee Meng -  Pursuing 1-year Master in Public Administration, Harvard University, USA

  4. Mr Tan Ken Jin - Pursuing 1-year Master of Education (Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation), Lynch School of Education, Boston College, USA 

Launched in 1991, the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship was set up by the Tanjong Pagar Citizens’ Consultative Committee to commemorate the contributions made by Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew to Singapore. This year’s 4 candidates will join the ranks of 32 outstanding Singaporeans who have previously been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to pursue law, life sciences and specialised medical courses.

Applicants must be Singapore citizens, have outstanding academic records, demonstrate leadership qualities and be active in social or community service or sports.  Outstanding Singaporeans can pursue postgraduate studies overseas or locally to develop their potential as leaders in their respective fields.  There are no restrictions on the course of study.

While there is no bond associated with the Scholarship, Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship holders are expected to actively contribute towards the betterment of Singapore, Singaporeans and the community.

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