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Actions 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 358 recipients of The SAF Scholarship to date. Past SAF scholars include Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin, Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong, Permanent Secretary (Manpower) and Chairman of Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) Ng Chee Khern, Deputy President (Administration) and Chief Financial Officer of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Ronnie Tay, and Chairman of the National Library Board (NLB) Lee Seow Hiang.
There are six recipients of The SAF Scholarship this year. They are:
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Name |
Service |
Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution |
Course |
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ME4T Chen Jing Wen, Elizabeth |
C4I |
Raffles Institution |
Law (Jurisprudence), University of Oxford |
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MID Chee Jia Jing Daniel |
Navy |
Raffles Institution |
Law, University College London |
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MID Koh Zhi-Xuan (Xu Zhixuan) |
Navy |
Hwa Chong Institution |
History and Politics, University of Oxford |
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OCT G Solai Valli |
Army |
Anglo-Chinese Junior College |
International Relations and Organisations, Leiden University |
|
OCT Tiu Joshua |
Air Force |
Raffles Institution |
Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania |
|
LTA Quek Yi Xin, Samuel |
Army |
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) |
Politics and Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science |
B. Recipients of the Public Service Commission Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security
The Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) was launched in 2017. In partnership with three engineering clusters in the Public Service, namely Defence and Security, Information and Communications Technology & Smart Systems, and Infrastructure & Environment, the scholarship aims to develop and groom individuals for leadership positions in the engineering and technology sectors. The Defence and Security cluster looks at the design, operation and maintenance of our national security infrastructure. There are 34 recipients of PSC Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to date.
There are four recipients of the PSC Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
|
Name |
Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution |
Course |
|
Chua Yao Xuan |
River Valley High School |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Ho Zhe Xi |
Raffles Institution |
Departing For Studies in 2023 |
|
Lee Yue Heng |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Materials Science and Engineering, Imperial College London |
|
Saripalli Bhagat Sai Reddy |
Temasek Junior College |
Departing For Studies in 2023 |
C. Recipients of the SAF Merit Scholarship
Introduced in 1983, the SAF Merit Scholarship is awarded to individuals who have excelled academically and who possess dynamic leadership qualities. There are 534 SAF Merit Scholarship recipients to date. Past SAF Merit Scholarship award holders include former Chief of Air Force, Major-General Hoo Cher Mou and former Chief of Army, Major-General Ravinder Singh.
There are 19 recipients of the SAF Merit Scholarship this year. They are:
|
Name |
Service |
Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution |
Course |
|
OCT Elena Chan Jeng Yan (Chen Jingxin) |
Army |
NUS High School of Mathematics And Science |
Chemistry, University of Oxford |
|
OCT Lim Si Eern (Lin Shi’En) |
Air Force |
Eunoia Junior College |
Crime and Security Science, University College London |
|
OCT Quahe Rui Yi, Natalie |
Air Force |
Raffles Institution |
Political Science, National University of Singapore |
|
OCT Zacharee Aw Yong Yew Hui |
Army |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Philosophy, Politics and Economics, National University of Singapore |
|
ME4A Anakin Seek |
C4I |
Anderson Serangoon Junior College |
Business and Computing, Nanyang Technological University |
|
ME4A Ethan Lim Jun Xian |
C4I |
Singapore Polytechnic |
Philosophy, Politics and Economics, National University of Singapore |
|
ME4A Florian Kuhan Ableitner |
C4I |
Singapore Polytechnic |
Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University |
|
ME4A Ngiow Han Bin |
C4I |
River Valley High School |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
2LT Flavell Catherine Ying Yi |
Navy |
Eunoia Junior College |
War Studies, King’s College London |
|
2LT Melvin Meow Yan Loong |
Army |
Republic Polytechnic |
Sport Science and Management, Nanyang Technological University |
|
2LT Sim Jit Yong |
Army |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Politics and International Relations, University College London |
|
LTA Cher Wayne |
Air Force |
St. Joseph’s Institution (International) |
International Social and Public Policy with Politics, London School of Economics and Political Science |
|
LTA Eric Lu Bo Xian |
Navy |
Eunoia Junior College |
Biomedical Science, King’s College London |
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LTA Fu Liqin |
Navy |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Departing For Studies In 2023 |
|
LTA Ivan Hoo Tian Yee |
Air Force |
Tampines Meridian Junior College |
Departing For Studies In 2023 |
|
LTA Leong Su Yean |
Army |
School of the Arts, Singapore |
Physics/Astrophysics, Cornell University |
|
LTA Ong Kai Sheng |
Air Force |
St Andrew’s Junior College |
Aeronautical Engineering, University of Glasgow |
|
LTA Rick Tan Wei Yang |
Navy |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University College London |
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LTA Riley Jeremiah Yap Jiun Ming |
Air Force |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Departing For Studies In 2024 |
D. Recipients of the SAF Engineering Scholarship
Introduced in 2016, 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 32 recipients of the SAF Engineering Scholarship to date.
There are six recipients of the SAF Engineering Scholarship this year. They are:
|
Name |
Service |
Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution |
Course |
|
ME4T Gan Si Hern Eugene |
Air Force |
Anglo-Chinese Junior College |
Electronic Engineering, King’s College London |
|
ME4A Chan Shuin Wai |
Air Force |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University |
|
ME4A Kok Jia Xing |
Navy |
Singapore Polytechnic |
Departing For Studies In 2023 |
|
ME4A Marc Tay Zhi Wei |
Navy |
Dunman High School |
Departing For Studies In 2023 |
|
ME4A Siah Yee Long |
Air Force |
Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
Computer Engineering, Nanyang Technological University |
|
ME4A Tan Jia Wei |
Army |
Victoria Junior College |
Mechanical Engineering, University College London |
E. Recipients of the Defence Merit Scholarship
Introduced in 2002, the Defence Merit Scholarship is awarded by MINDEF 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 162 Defence Merit Scholarship recipients to date.
There are 15 recipients of the Defence Merit Scholarship this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
|
Name |
Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution |
Course |
|
Abigail Chiu Min |
Raffles Institution |
Departing For Studies In 2023 |
|
Ang Jing Xuan Selwyn |
Raffles Institution |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Arianne See Rui Wenn |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University College London |
|
Caleb Wern Shih Loh |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Departing For Studies In 2024 |
|
Cheng Hsin Yu |
Dunman High School |
Linguisitics, University College London |
|
Fiona Zeng Yuqi |
River Valley High School |
Departing For Studies In 2023 |
|
Glenda Chong Rui Ting |
River Valley High School |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Hong Jin Yi, Kasper |
Raffles Institution |
Departing For Studies In 2024 |
|
Joel Hoe Kai-En |
Raffles Institution |
Departing For Studies In 2023 |
|
Justin Huang Yi Wei |
Anglo-Chinese Junior College |
Departing For Studies In 2023 |
|
Lim Wan Yi (Lin Wanyi) |
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) |
Law, London School of Economics and Political Science |
|
Navin Sivakumar |
Raffles Institution |
Departing For Studies In 2024 |
|
Shieh Wensy |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Law, National University of Singapore |
|
Wong Yuen Sum Sophia |
Hwa Chong Institution |
History, University College London |
|
Zarek Teo Jun Kiat |
Nanyang Junior College |
Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Oxford |
F. Recipients of the SAF Medicine Scholarship and SAF Dentistry Scholarship
The SAF Medicine Scholarship and SAF Dentistry Scholarship were introduced in 1991 and 2009 respectively and are awarded to those who aspire to serve as military medical professionals. Recipients will pursue studies locally and embark on a career as a Medical Officer or Dental Officer in the SAF Medical Corps. There are 201 SAF Medicine Scholarship recipients and 11 SAF Dentistry Scholarship recipients to date.
There are six recipients of the SAF Medicine Scholarship this year. They are:
|
Name |
Service |
Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution |
Course |
|
OCT Cheng Lin Kai, Joash |
Army |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Medicine, Nanyang Technological University |
|
OCT Darren Thio Jia Kai |
Army |
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) |
Medicine, Nanyang Technological University |
|
OCT Er Yi Heng |
Army |
Raffles Institution |
Medicine, National University of Singapore |
|
OCT Lim Yi Dawn, Adele |
Army |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Medicine, National University of Singapore |
|
OCT Pothakamuri Tulsi Kiran |
Army |
St. Joseph’s Institution |
Medicine, National University of Singapore |
|
LTA Ho Kang Wei Matthias |
Army |
Eunoia Junior College |
Medicine, National University of Singapore |
There is one recipient for the SAF Dentistry Scholarship this year. He is:
|
Name |
Service |
Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution |
Course |
|
2LT Phua Zhi Ping |
Army |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Dental Surgery, National University of Singapore |
G. Recipients of the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Scholarship
Introduced 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. It offers scholars the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies of their choice in science and engineering at renowned universities worldwide.
There are 36 recipients of the DSTA Scholarship this year. They are (in alphabetical order):
|
Name |
Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution |
Course |
|
Ang En Ren, Ariel |
Victoria Junior College |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London |
|
Angel Lee Xuan Xuan |
Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Benjamin Koh Zhao Hui |
Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Chao Fangning, Nicole |
Eunoia Junior College |
Physics, University of Oxford |
|
Charisee Yip Zhi Ling |
Nanyang Polytechnic |
Information Security, Singapore Institute of Technology |
|
Chua Yee Han, Dylan |
Raffles Institution |
Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London |
|
Emmanuel Lourdes Chan Jit Yew |
Raffles Institution |
Computer Engineering, University of Cambridge |
|
Ho Shu Han |
Dunman High School |
Computer Science, University College London |
|
Jayda Foo Kai Yen |
Temasek Polytechnic |
Computer Science, Nanyang Technological University |
|
Johan Soo |
Anglo-Chinese Junior College |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Joshua Ong Yong Kiat |
Raffles Institution |
Mathematics, University of Cambridge |
|
Keith Tang Yi Heng |
National Junior College |
Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore |
|
Kieron Seven Lee Jun Wei |
Victoria Junior College |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Ko Jia Ling |
Nanyang Polytechnic |
Information Security, National University of Singapore |
|
Kurumburuvanji S/O Lectchumanan |
Nanyang Polytechnic |
Materials Engineering, Nanyang Technological University |
|
Lee Han, Anne |
Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
Design Engineering, Imperial College London |
|
Li Ze Hua |
Raffles Institution |
Engineering, University of Cambridge |
|
Lim Jian Yang |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Lim Jo Xin |
River Valley High School |
Computer Science, University College London |
|
Lo Jingjie |
Anderson Serangoon Junior College |
Business Analytics, National University of Singapore |
|
Loh Jun Heng Donovan |
Victoria Junior College |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Loke Fai Jun, Jaren |
St. Joseph’s Institution |
Information Systems, National University of Singapore |
|
Neo Jun Wei |
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) |
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University |
|
Ng Zeming, Michael Eugene |
Eunoia Junior College |
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, University of California |
|
Ng Zewei, David Ethan |
Eunoia Junior College |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Oxford |
|
Ong Jiang En |
Raffles Institution |
Business Analytics, National University of Singapore |
|
Ong Yi Kai Samuel |
Raffles Institution |
Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore |
|
Sae Xilong |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge |
|
Samuel Chua Jia Cong |
Dunman High School |
Electrical Engineering, University of California |
|
Sherisse Tan Jing Wen |
Singapore Polytechnic |
Computer Science and Statistics, National University of Singapore |
|
Sim Justin |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore |
|
Tan Hsi Jing Claire |
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) |
Engineering, Cornell University |
|
Tan Hsien Rong |
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) |
Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore |
|
Tan Keng Yik, Aaron |
Raffles Institution |
Mechanical Engineering, University of California |
|
Tay Ru Xin |
River Valley High School |
Computer Science, National University of Singapore |
|
Zeng Yuqing, Kenna |
Hwa Chong Institution |
Computer Science, University of California |
|
Abbreviations |
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ME4(T) |
Military Expert 4 (Trainee) |
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MID |
Midshipman |
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OCT |
Officer Cadet |
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ME4(A) |
Military Expert 4 (Apprentice) |
|
2LT |
Second Lieutenant |
|
LTA |
Lieutenant |