(L to R) Dr M Premikha and Mr Matthew Lee Mun Hong

2022 LEE KUAN YEW SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY

            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:

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 the community.