Fact Sheet: The Defence Scholarships and Profiles of Scholarship Recipients

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Fact Sheet: The Defence Scholarships and Profiles of Scholarship Recipients

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:

Name

Service

Post-Secondary/ Pre-University Institution

Course

ME4T Chen Jing Wen, Elizabeth

C4I

Raffles Institution

Law (Jurisprudence), University of Oxford

MID Chee Jia Jing Daniel

Navy

Raffles Institution

Law, University College London

MID Koh Zhi-Xuan (Xu Zhixuan)

Navy

Hwa Chong Institution

History and Politics, University of Oxford

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

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

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

ME4(T)

Military Expert 4 (Trainee)

MID

Midshipman

OCT

Officer Cadet

ME4(A)

Military Expert 4 (Apprentice)

2LT

Second Lieutenant

LTA

Lieutenant

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