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2023 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship Award Ceremony
31 May 2023
Three candidates have been awarded the 2023 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship
(L to R) Dr Sharmini Rathakrishnan and Ms Jean Tan En Qi
1. The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship was set up in 1991 by the Tanjong Pagar Citizens’ Consultative Committee in commemoration of the significant contributions made by Singapore’s founding Prime Minister. It is funded by donations from the public and awarded to exceptional individuals who demonstrate a strong sense of commitment to serve Singapore and her citizens.
2. Three outstanding candidates have been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship this year to support their pursuit of postgraduate studies. The awardees are:
Scholarship Awardee
S/N | Name/Age | University/Course |
|---|---|---|
1 | Ms Jean Tan 陈恩齐 Age 37 | PhD at the Social Research Insitute (with integrated research methods training) University College London United Kingdom |
2 | Dr Sharmini Rathakrishnan ஷாமினி ராதாகிருஷ்ணன் Age 28 | Master of Public Health John Hopkins University United States of America |
3 | Mr Pek Yipeng, Albert 白奕鹏 Age 36 | Sloan Fellows Master of Business Adminstration Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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.