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2022 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship Award Ceremony
2 June 2022
Three candidates have been awarded the 2022 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship
(L to R) Dr M Premikha and Mr Matthew Lee Mun Hong
2022 LEE KUAN YEW SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY
1. In commemoration of the significant contributions made by Singapore’s founding 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.
2. In 2022, three outstanding candidates have been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to support their pursuit of postgraduate studies. The awardees are:
Scholarship Awardee
S/N | Name/Age | University/Course |
|---|---|---|
1 | Dr Hairil Rizal Bin Abdullah Age 41 | PhD in Clinical and Translational Sciences Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore |
2 | Mr Lee Matthew Mun Hong 李文匡 Age 32 | Master of Science in Management Stanford University United States of America |
3 | Dr M Premikha Age 26 | Master of Public Health Johns Hopkins University United States of America |
3. 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.