Six candidates have been awarded the 2024 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship
In the front row, from left: Dr Ng Yao Yi, Kennedy, Dr Ho Wen Teng, Vanda and Mr Cheong Tian Ci, Torsten. In the second row, from left: Assistant Commissioner of Police (AC) Wat Zhiwen, Sergius and Mr Darien The Chun Yiu. Absent: COL Ang Chun Hou Bertram
2024 LEE KUAN YEW SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY
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 awarded to exceptional individuals who demonstrate a strong sense of commitment to serve Singapore and Singaporeans.
2. Six outstanding candidates have been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship this year to support their postgraduate studies. The recipients are:
| S/N | Name/Age | Field of Study, University and Country |
|---|---|---|
1 | COL Ang Chun Hou Bertram 汪俊豪 Age 37 | Master of Science in Management, Stanford University United States of America |
2 | Mr Cheong Tian Ci, Torsten 张天赐 Age 33 | Master of Laws, Harvard University, United States of America |
3 | Dr Ho Wen Teng, Vanda 何文婷 Age 32 | PhD in Immunology, National University of Singapore, Singapore |
| 4 | Dr Ng Yao Yi, Kennedy 黄耀毅 Age 33 | Master in Public Administration, Harvard University, United States of America |
| 5 | Mr Darien The Chun Yiu 戴俊耀 Age 29 | Master of Laws, Harvard University, United States of America |
| 6 | AC Wat Zhiwen, Sergius 屈志文 Age 35 | Master of Science in Management, Stanford University, United States of America |
3. Starting from this year, the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship recipients will receive an enhanced award quantum to help them with the cost of education and living expenses. In addition to the existing annual allowance of S$50,000 for the duration of their postgraduate studies, recipients will be fully sponsored for their tuition fees. The eligibility criteria for the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship have also been revised to focus more strongly on the candidates’ potential to contribute to Singapore and society through their pursuits and expertise.
4. Mr Darien The is one of the scholarship recipients this year who will receive the enhanced award quantum. He said, “I am grateful for the generous support from the Lee Kuan Yew scholarship which will alleviate the financial burden for my legal studies in the US. My family and I have benefited from Singapore's meritocratic system. I am committed to giving back to the community and contributing to Singapore’s continued success after my studies."
5. 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 the community.
6. The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship is one of the beneficiaries of the Lee Kuan Yew Centennial Fund. More details can be found at https://www.psc.gov.sg/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/lee-kuan-yew-scholarship.
The President will appoint Mr Seck Wai Kwong as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) with effect from 15 February 2024, for a five-year term in the first instance.
Mr Seck, 68, held senior positions in the Monetary Authority of Singapore, GIC, Lehman Brothers, DBS Bank, SGX, State Street Bank and Trust Company before retiring as the Chief Executive Officer of Eastspring Investments Group, the investment management arm of Prudential plc, in August 2023.
He is currently a GIC Advisor Emeritus and a Director on the GIC Board, with memberships in both the Risk and Audit Committees. He also serves on the board of OCBC Bank and its Audit and Risk Management Committees.
Mr Seck was conferred the Public Service Medal (PBM) in 2017 and the Public Service Star (BBM) in 2023.
Chairman of the PSC Mr Lee Tzu Yang said, “I warmly welcome Mr Seck to the Commission. His wealth of experience in the public and private sectors will complement the composition of the PSC.”