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2018 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship Award Ceremony
31 May 2018
Six candidates have been awarded the 2018 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.
(L to R): Mr Tan Yanquan Ashley, Dr Liu Desheng Isaac, LTC Cai Dexian, Mr Tan Soon Hui.
In commemoration of the significant contributions made by Singapore’s first Prime Minister, the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship was set up in 1991 by the Tanjong Pagar Citizens’ Consultative Committee. It is publicly funded and awarded to exceptional individuals who demonstrate a strong sense of commitment to serve Singapore and her citizens.
In 2018, six outstanding candidates have been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to support their pursuit of postgraduate studies. The awardees are as listed:
Scholarship Awardee
S/N | Name/Age | University/Course |
|---|---|---|
1 | LTC Cai Dexian | Master of Business Administration INSEAD, Singapore |
2 | Dr Liu Desheng Isaac | PhD in Medicine National University of Singapore, Singapore |
3 | Dr MoYin | PhD in Clinical Medicine University of Oxford, UK |
4 | Mr Tan Soon Hui | Master of Education in Education Policy and Management Harvard University, USA |
5 | Mr Tan Yanquan Ashley | Master in Public Administration Harvard University, USA |
6 | SLTC Sean Wat Jianwen | Master of Business Administration Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA |
Applicants for the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship must be Singapore citizens and have an outstanding track record of leadership and service within or beyond their profession. Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship holders can pursue postgraduate studies overseas or locally in various fields to develop their potential as leaders. The scholarship holders are expected to actively contribute towards the betterment of Singapore, Singaporeans and the community.