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Fact Sheet: The Defence Scholarships and Profiles of Scholarship Recipients
20 July 2018
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A) Recipients of The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship
Introduced in 1971, The SAF Scholarship, formerly known as SAF Overseas Scholarship (SAFOS), is a prestigious scholarship second only to the President's Scholarship. There are 331 recipients of The SAF Scholarship to date.
Past SAF scholars include Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin; Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong, Permanent Secretary (Smart Nation and Digital Government) and Chairman of Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) Ng Chee Khern, CEO of National Environment Agency Ronnie Tay, CEO of Central Provident Fund Board Ng Chee Peng, CEO of Changi Airport Group Lee Seow Hiang, and President and Group CEO of CapitaLand Group Lim Ming Yan.
There are nine recipients for The SAF Scholarship this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
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Name | Service | Post-Secondary/ | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
MID Audrey Tey Ee Teng | RSN | Victoria Junior College | Departing for studies in 2019 |
OCT Chia Guole Eugene | RSAF | River Valley High School | Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge |
2LT Jerome Boon Yan | RSAF | Raffles Institution | Economics, London School of Economics |
OCT Keefe Ng Wee | Army | Hwa Chong Institution | Departing for studies in 2019 |
LTA Lau Yew Quan, | RSN | Victoria Junior College | War Studies, King's College London |
OCT Leck Kirk Shen | RSAF | Anglo-Chinese School | Departing for studies in 2019 |
OCT Phua Jue Yu Jade | Army | Hwa Chong Institution | Economics and Geography, |
OCT Sharmaine Koh | Army | Hwa Chong Institution | History and Politics, Yale University |
MID Sim Rui-Ming, | RSN | Raffles Institution | Departing for studies in 2019 |
B) Recipients of the Public Service Commission Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security
Launched in 2017, the Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) aims to develop and groom individuals for leadership positions in the engineering and technology sectors. Scholarship holders will be assigned to an agency in one of the three engineering clusters in the Public Service, namely Defence and Security, Information and Communications Technology & Smart Systems, and Infrastructure & Environment. The Defence and Security cluster looks at the design, operation and maintenance of our national security infrastructure. There are 10 recipients of PSC Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to date.
There are six recipients for the PSC Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
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Name | Post-Secondary/ | Course |
|---|---|---|
Clara Keng Hui Lin | Raffles Institution | Engineering, Stanford University |
Fong Yu Fan | Victoria Junior College | Engineering, Singapore University |
Joshua Lim Yueh | Anglo-Chinese School | Electrical and Electronics Engineering, |
Lai Zi Iun | National Junior College | Mechanical Engineering and Society |
Tan I-En, Adriel | Raffles Institution | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, |
Wong Hui Ning | Raffles Institution | Computing (Artificial Intelligence), |
C) Recipients of the SAF Merit Scholarship
The SAF Merit Scholarship is awarded to individuals with academic excellence and dynamic leadership qualities. There are 462 SAF Merit Scholarship recipients to date.
There are 16 recipients for the SAF Merit Scholarship this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
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Name | Service | Post-Secondary/ | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
MID Chan Che See | RSN | Raffles Institution | Military History, University of Kent |
LTA Chan Zi Hua Darrell | Army | St. Andrew's Junior College | Departing for studies in 2019 |
2LT Hardy Shein Nyein Chan | RSN | Singapore Polytechnic | Computer Science, |
LTA Kew Yi Hong | Army | Temasek Polytechnic | Departing for studies in 2019 |
LTA Lee Zhong Kian Chester | Army | Raffles Institution | Mechanical Engineering, |
LTA Leung Hoi Hing, | Army | Raffles Institution | Departing for studies in 2019 |
LTA Loh Jian Cong | Army | Hwa Chong Institution | Liberal Arts, Brown University |
MID Natasha Wong Yun Theng | RSN | Temasek Junior College | Economics, University of Warwick |
2LT Neo Shi Zhang | RSN | Hwa Chong Institution | Aeronautical Engineering, |
2LT Ng Jin Jie | RSN | Nanyang Junior College | Departing for studies in 2019 |
LTA Quincy Wong Pek Yang | RSAF | Raffles Institution | International Relations, |
OCT Rachel Loh Xuan Li | RSAF | Victoria Junior College | Psychology, |
MID Tan Minh Harn Andrea | RSN | Victoria Junior College | Departing for studies in 2019 |
LTA Tan Shiau | Army | National Junior College | Chemistry, Imperial College London |
LTA Woo Qi Hua | Army | Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) | Mechanical Engineering, |
LTA Zachary Lim En Wei | RSAF | Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) | Human Sciences, University of Oxford |
D) Recipients of the SAF Engineering Scholarship
The SAF Engineering Scholarship is awarded to aspiring engineers who will be joining the SAF as Military Experts. These scholars will form the next generation of leaders in our engineering corps who will catalyse the next phase of development of the SAF. As military engineers, they will assume a range of challenging engineering appointments in MINDEF/SAF. There are also opportunities for them to be rotated to the wider defence technology ecosystem to build up engineering expertise and gain exposure in cutting-edge defence technologies. There are 10 recipients of the SAF Engineering Scholarship to date.
There are five recipients for the SAF Engineering Scholarship this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
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Name | Service | Post-Secondary/ | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
ME4(T) Ooi Xiao Shan, | RSAF | Victoria Junior College | Aerospace Engineering, |
ME4(A) Quah Yu Xuan | RSN | Raffles Institution | Electronic and Electrical Engineering, |
ME4(A) Tan Pin Ray | RSN | Victoria Junior College | Engineering (Electronic and Electrical), |
ME4(A) Tay Wen Jie, | Army | Raffles Institution | Mechanical Engineering, |
ME4(T) Tsoi Chee Chung | RSAF | Hwa Chong Institution | Departing for studies in 2019 |
E) Recipients of the Defence Merit Scholarship
The Defence Merit Scholarship is awarded to selected individuals with the calibre to chart Singapore's future. Recipients will be groomed to be a leader, a major contributor to defence policies and more. There are 105 Defence Merit Scholarship recipients to date.
There are 10 recipients for the Defence Merit Scholarship this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
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Name | Post-Secondary/ | Course |
|---|---|---|
Chan Kar Mun | Raffles Institution | Law, University College London |
Denis Lan Chung Lim | Hwa Chong Institution | Experimental Psychology, |
Gabriel Chu Jiayu | Hwa Chong Institution | Departing for studies in 2020 |
Keloth Sonia Nair | National Junior College | Biological Science, |
Kieran Lee Tsao Yen | Hwa Chong Institution | Departing for studies in 2020 |
Lee Cher Ning, Nicole | Hwa Chong Institution | Pre Economics, University of California, |
Ong Yan Lin, Cheyenne | Hwa Chong Institution | International Relations and History, |
Poon Kay Chun Lexton | Victoria Junior College | Political Science, |
Tan Jing Ying, Denise | School of the Arts Singapore | Chemistry, University of California, |
Wee Shin Hon Ryan | Hwa Chong Institution | Departing for studies in 2020 |
F) Recipients of the SAF Medicine Scholarship and SAF Local Dentistry Scholarship
The SAF Medicine Scholarship and SAF Local Dentistry Scholarship are awarded to those who aspire to serve as military medical professionals. Recipients will embark on a career as a medical officer in the SAF Medical Corps. There are 175 SAF Medicine Scholarship and eight SAF Local Dentistry Scholarship recipients to date.
There are seven recipients for the SAF Medicine Scholarship this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
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Name | Service | Post-Secondary/ | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
OCT Ang Ding Neng | Army | Anderson Junior College | Medicine, |
OCT Ho Cheng En | Army | Raffles Institution | Medicine, |
2LT Jean Luc Hun | Army | Tampines Junior College | Medicine, |
OCT Maxz Ho Jian Chen | Army | Hwa Chong Institution | Medicine, |
OCT Ng Cheng-Ann, | Army | Hwa Chong Institution | Medicine, |
OCT Oh Hui Xin | Army | Raffles Institution | Medicine, |
OCT Seow Jie Cong | Army | Anglo-Chinese School | Medicine, |
There is one recipient for the SAF Local Dentistry Scholarship this year, and he is:
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Name | Service | Post-Secondary/ | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
2LT Chee Rui Qin, Colin | Army | Raffles Institution | Dentistry, |
G) Recipients of the DSTA Scholarships
Established in 2000, the DSTA Scholarship is awarded to budding engineers and scientists with a keen passion for science and technology to provide leading-edge technological solutions for Singapore's defence and security. The DSTA scholarship offers recipients the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies of their choice in science and engineering at renowned universities worldwide.
There are 30 recipients for DSTA Scholarship this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
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Name | Post-Secondary/ | Course |
|---|---|---|
Andy Koh Jun Hoong | River Valley High School | Aerospace Engineering, |
Chin Zhi Wei | Dunman High School | Computer Engineering, |
Chong Yu Quan | Dunman High School | Mechanical Engineering, |
Chua Zhe Xuan | Raffles Institution | Engineering, University of Cambridge |
Daryl Chan Chun Kian | Victoria Junior College | Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University |
Felicia Tai Ying Fei | NUS High School | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, |
Gabriel Ng Shen Han | Hwa Chong Institution | Mechanical Engineering, |
Glendon Thaiw | Singapore Polytechnic | Mechanical Engineering, |
Goh Hao Wei | Hwa Chong Institution | Electrical Engineering, |
Goh Shue Long | Hwa Chong Institution | Natural Sciences (Biological), |
Hoe Kian Guang | Raffles Institution | Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge |
Jaren Sta Maria | NUS High School | Computer Science, University of Oxford |
Jeremy Tian | Raffles Institution | Aeronautical Engineering, |
Lam Wen Hong | Hwa Chong Institution | Computer Science, University of California, |
Law Jia Jean | Hwa Chong Institution | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, |
Lim Bo Zhi | Singapore Polytechnic | Computer Science, |
Neo Neng Kai Nigel | NUS High School | Science (Chemistry), |
Ng Siang Hwee | Hwa Chong Institution | Computer Science, |
Oei Chiu Yan | Raffles Institution | Computer Engineering, |
Phoong Khang Zhie | Hwa Chong Institution | Computer Science, |
Soo Jian Xian | Hwa Chong Institution | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, |
Tan Ee Ezekiel | Anglo-Chinese School | Mechanical Engineering, |
Tan Shao Wei | Hwa Chong Institution | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, |
Tan Weiheng | NUS High School | Mechanical Engineering, |
Tan Zhan Ming | Ngee Ann Polytechnic | Computer Science, |
Tay Jing Xuan | NUS High School | Computer Engineering, |
Teo Li Mei Joycelyn | Raffles Institution | Computer Science, |
Tin Wei Heng | Hwa Chong Institution | Aeronautical Engineering, |
Woo Wing Hung, | River Valley High School | Mechanical Engineering, |
Yong Shan Jie | Ngee Ann Polytechnic | Computer Engineering, |
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Abbreviations | |
|---|---|
MID | Midshipman |
OCT | Officer Cadet |
ME4(T) | Military Expert 4 (Trainee) |
ME4(A) | Military Expert 4 (Apprentice) |
2LT | Second Lieutenant |
LTA | Lieutenant |
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