Six candidates have been awarded the 2018 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship.
Mr Lee Tzu Yang appointed Deputy Chairman, Public Service Commission with effect from 2 May 2018
(L to R): Mr Tan Yanquan Ashley, Dr Liu Desheng Isaac, LTC Cai Dexian, Mr Tan Soon Hui.
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 2018, six outstanding candidates have been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to support their pursuit of postgraduate studies. The awardees are as listed:
| S/N | Name/Age | University/Course |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
LTC Cai Dexian |
Master of Business Administration INSEAD, Singapore |
|
2 |
Dr Liu Desheng Isaac |
PhD in Medicine National University of Singapore, Singapore |
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3 |
Dr MoYin |
PhD in Clinical Medicine University of Oxford, UK |
|
4 |
Mr Tan Soon Hui |
Master of Education in Education Policy and Management Harvard University, USA |
|
5 |
Mr Tan Yanquan Ashley |
Master in Public Administration Harvard University, USA |
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6 |
SLTC Sean Wat Jianwen |
Master of Business Administration Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA |
Applicants for the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship must be Singapore citizens and have an outstanding track record of leadership and service within or beyond their profession. Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship holders can pursue postgraduate studies overseas or locally in various fields to develop their potential as leaders. The scholarship holders are expected to actively contribute towards the betterment of Singapore, Singaporeans and the community.
Appointment of Deputy Chairman of the Public Service Commission
1. The President has appointed Mr Lee Tzu Yang (李子揚 ) as member and Deputy Chairman of the Public Service Commission with effect from 2 May 2018.
2. Mr Lee, 63, graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1976. He joined Shell in 1979 and retired as Chairman of Shell Companies in Singapore in 2014 after 35 years of service in operational, commercial and strategy functions in a range of markets.
3. Mr Lee is a member of the Council of Presidential Advisers and the Legal Service Commission of Singapore. He is a Justice of Peace and Vice Chairman of the Board of Visiting Justices and Board of Inspection. He also chairs the board of The Esplanade Company Limited as well as the Singapore University of Technology and Design.
4. For his contributions to public service, Mr Lee was awarded the Public Service Star in 2005, and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2014.
5. Under the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore, the Public Service Commission shall have a Chairman and not less than 5 and not more than 14 other members. With the appointment of Mr Lee, the Public Service Commission will have 13 members assisting the Chairman.