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2019 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship Award Ceremony
4 June 2019
Two candidates have been awarded the 2019 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.
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 2019, two 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 | Dr Hamid Rahmatullah Bin Abd Razak Age 34 | MD(Res) in Orthopaedic Biomechanics Imperial College London, United Kingdom |
2 | Ms Lim Li Ping 林莉萍 Age 46 | PhD in Health and Social Sciences Jönköping University, Sweden |
Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship holders may choose to pursue their postgraduate studies in any country and field of study that best develops their potential as leaders. The scholarship holders are expected to contribute actively to better Singapore and her community.