Thank You to Our Donors
We thank all donors who have generously given to NUS and provided our
financially needy students an opportunity to pursue a world-class
tertiary education.
To help our financially needy students and donate to NUS, contact our Development Office. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
For more information on our existing donors for the various bursaries and scholarships, click the links below:
Abhirami Sellapan Bursary
The Abhirami Sellapan Bursary was established in 2016 by former President of Singapore, Dr Sellapan Ramanathan in memory of his late mother, Madam Abhirami Sellapan. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students, with preference given to students in the Department of Social Work at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Accountancy Class of 1975 Bursary
AlphaLab Capital Bursary
Ameerah and Ameer Bursary
Anastasia Liew Bursary
The Anastasia Liew Bursary was established in 2013 by Mrs Anastasia Tjendri-Liew with a pledged donation of S$500,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2014/15.
Business Admin Class of 1989 Bursary
Char Yong (Dabu) Association, Singapore Bursary
Chee Phui Hung Bursary
Chee Teng Hee Bursary
The Chee Teng Hee Bursary was established in 2016 by the family of the late Mr Chee Teng Hee. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2016/17.
Chen Kong Yuen Memorial Bursary
Chen Su Lan Student Bursary
Chia Siew Wong Bursary
The Chia Siew Wong Bursary was established by Mr Chia Kum Ho in the Academic Year 2007/2008 and seven bursaries are awarded each year. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from the NUS Business School, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Design and Engineering
Chng Pheng Lui Memorial Bursary
Class of 1972 Bursary
Click here for the list of Class of 1972 Sub-Named Bursaries.
David Tang Poh Kheng Bursary
The David Tang Poh Kheng Bursary was established in 2013 by Mr David Tang Poh Kheng with a donation of S$300,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2015/16.
Derek Hewett Bursary
Dr Lee Ah Loa Memorial Bursary
ECM Libra Foundation Bursary
Eddie Chng Weng Wah Bursary
Engineering Student Development Fund Bursary
ERA Student Foundation Bursary
The ERA Student Foundation Bursary was established in 2018 by the ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd with a donation of S$150,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students starting from Academic Year 2019/20.
Esco Micro Bursary
Excel Precast Bursary
Gan Eng Teck and Maria Tan Ah Ho Bursary
Great Eastern – Howe Yoon Chong Bursary
Hanxing Bursary
The Hanxing Bursary was set up in honour of the donor’s son. The bursary is to be awarded to financially needy undergraduates starting from Academic Year 2015/2016.
Hochstadt NUS Bursary
Hong Leong Foundation Bursary
Hunter Caldwell Bursary
Hyflux Bursary
ICH Group Bursary
Indonesians for Indonesians Bursary
JI Yeo Bursary
K.P. Nandey Bursary
Kenneth and Jacelyn Lai Bursary
The Kenneth and Jacelyn Lai Bursary was established in 2018 by Mr Kenneth Mark Lai Chin Kui. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2020/2021.
Keppel Bursary for Engineering
The Keppel Bursary for Engineering was established in 2014 by the Keppel Care Foundation Cooperation Limited. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from the Faculty of Design and Engineering
Khoo Teck Quee Bursary
Khoo Teck Quee and Tan Phek Wan Bursary
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Bursary
LBC Family Bursary
Lee Choon Seng Memorial Bursary
Lee Hsyau Beng Family Bursary
The Lee Hsyau Beng Family Bursary was established in 2017 with a donation of S$156,000 from Mr Lee Lap Wah, George in honour of his father, Mr Lee Hsyau Beng. The bursary is awarded to financially needy Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident undergraduate students from Academic Year 2017/18.
Lee Wan Loke – Sarah Goh Sat Liap Bursary
Lim Boon Keng Bursary/Scholarship
Lim Chin Hin Bursary
Lim Joo Hock Bursary
Lions Community Service Foundation Bursary
Liu Yuchen Bursary
Low Seng Poh Bursary
Low Yuet Sum and Ou Sang Yoon Bursary
Lubrizol Bursary
M C K Svasti Bursary
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Bursary
Malaysian Community Bursary
Click here for the list of Malaysian Community Sub-Named Bursaries.
Malaysian Community Enhanced Bursary
The Malaysian Community Enhanced Bursary was established in 2022. The bursary supports financially needy Malaysian undergraduate students from Academic Year 2023/2024.
Click here for the list of Malaysian Community Enhanced Sub-Named Bursaries.
Mapletree Bursary
The Mapletree Bursary was established by Mapletree Pte Ltd with a donation of S$530,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2013/14.
- Mapletree – Wong Meng Meng Bursary
The naming of the bursary after Mr Wong Meng Meng enables future generations of students to learn of Mr Wong’s stewardship and contributions to the real estate sector. Mr Wong served on the Board of Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd for more than a decade before officially retiring on 31 January 2022. Prior to his retirement from the Board, Mr Wong was a member of the Audit and Risk and Transaction Review Committees.
Mr Wong also served as the Non-Executive Chairman and Director of Mapletree Industrial Trust Management Ltd (MITM), which manages the Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT), since MIT’s IPO in October 2010. He successfully steered the REIT’s growth in the US data centre market and rejuvenated its portfolio.
- Mapletree – Paul Ma Kah Woh Bursary
The naming of the bursary after Mr Paul Ma Kah Woh builds a legacy for future generations of students to learn of Mr Ma’s stewardship and contributions to the real estate sector. Mr Ma served on the Board of Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd for over a decade and officially retired on 31 January 2022. He was a member of the Audit and Risk, Executive Resource and Compensation, and Investment Committees prior to his retirement from the Board.
Mr Ma helped Mapletree to grow from a Singapore-centric company to a global company. Most notably, he brought the first Mapletree REIT, Mapletree Logistics Trust, to IPO in 2005, as the Non-Executive Chairman of Mapletree Logistics Trust Management Ltd. In 2016, he provided strategic guidance to Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust as the Non-Executive Chairman and Director of Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust Management Ltd.
Mr and Mrs Teo Kim Leng Bursary
The Mr and Mrs Teo Kim Leng Bursary was established by Mr Teo Kim Leng in 2021. An alumnus of the NUS Business School, an entrepreneur, and a business leader, Mr Teo’s strong belief in education and wish to empower the youth through education led him to set up the bursary. This bursary is awarded to financially needy Singaporean undergraduates enrolled in any programme at the University from Academic Year 2022/23.
Material Research Society of Singapore Bursary (MRS Bursary)
The MRS Bursary was established by the Material Research Society of Singapore in the Academic Year 2006/2007. This bursary is awarded to financially needy Science undergraduate students.
Ng Chee Chuan Bursary
The Ng Chee Chuan Bursary was established in 2017 with a donation of S$150,000 from Mr Ng Kah Ho (Huang Jiahao) in honour of his father, Mr Ng Chee Chuan. The bursary is awarded to financially needy Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident undergraduate students from Academic Year 2018/19.
Ng Lin Moon and Chan Mee Kuen Bursary
The Ng Lin Moon and Chan Mee Kuen Bursary was established in 2016 by Madam Ng Choy Wah in memory of her parents. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2016/17.
NUS Alumni Bursary
The NUS Alumni Bursary was established by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations in the Academic Year 2005/2006. This bursary is awarded to at least one financially needy student from each faculty.
NUS Alumni Bursary Fund
The NUS Alumni Bursary Fund was established in 2013 by NUS alumni with involvement from the Alumni Advisory Board, the National University of Singapore Society (NUSS), and other alumni groups. The joint fundraising effort raised over S$250,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2014/15.
Click here for the list of NUS Alumni Sub-Named Bursaries.
NUS Alumni – Wong Ah Long Bursary
The NUS Alumni – Wong Ah Long Bursary was established by the NUS Alumni Student Advancement Committee in honour of the late Mr Wong Ah Long. The late Mr Wong Ah Long sat on numerous boards, including NUS Business School, the Institute of South East Asian Studies, the National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) Advisory Panel, and the NUS Council/Board of Trustees. For his passion and dedication, he is the recipient of the inaugural NUS Distinguished Alumni Service Award, the Distinguished Science Alumni Award, and the NUS Business School’s Eminent Alumni Award.
NUS Campus Couples Bursary
The NUS Campus Couples Bursary was established in 2013 to support financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2014/15. Fundraising is championed by an NUS alumnus, Mr Yeo Keng Joon, who aims to raise at least S$250,000.
Click here for the list of NUS Campus Couples Sub-Named Bursaries.
NUS Co-op Bursary
The NUS Co-op Bursary was established in 2017 with a donation of S$160,000 from the NUS Co-op. Besides being a bookstore, the NUS Co-op contributes to campus life through its support for various student activities. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2017/18.
NUS Trustees Bursary
The NUS Trustees Bursary was established in 2015 by current and former members of the NUS Board of Trustees (“BOT”), as well as BOT Co-opted members, in celebration of NUS’ 110th anniversary and SG50. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2015/16.
NUSS Bursary Fund
The NUSS Bursary Fund was established in 2022 by the National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) to support financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2023/24. Fundraising is championed by NUS alumnus, Mr Yeo Keng Joon.
Click here for the list of NUSS Bursary Fund Sub-Named Bursaries.
NUSS Golf Section Bursary
The NUSS Golf Section Bursary was established in 2015 to support financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2016/17. The National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) Golf Section has been raising funds for the NUS Alumni Bursary Fund Campaign by holding the annual NUSS Golf to encourage collective giving from alumni, friends of the University, and corporate sponsors.
Click here for the list of NUSS Golf Section Sub-Named Bursaries.
NUSSU Bursary
The NUSSU Bursary was established in 2014 by the NUS Students’ Union (NUSSU) with annual pledged donations of S$25,000 from 2014 to 2016. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2014/15.
NUSSU and NUSSU Alumni Bursary
The NUSSU and NUSSU Alumni Bursary was established in 2017 with a donation of S$150,000 raised by Mr Soh Yi Da, a member of the Alumni Student Advancement Committee (ASAC) and former President of the NUS Student Union (NUSSU), as part of the NUSSU Homecoming and Fundraising Dinner held in 2016. The bursary is awarded to financially needy Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident undergraduate students from Academic Year 2017/18.
Ong Cho Tek Memorial Bursary
The Ong Cho Tek Memorial Bursary was established by the Estate of Ong Cho Tek. This bursary is awarded to at least one financially needy second or final-year student who reads Geography as one of two principal subjects in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Ong Gwake Meng Bursary
The Ong Gwake Meng Bursary was established in 2010 in memory of the donor's late mother. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Ong Pang Boon Bursary
The Ong Pang Boon Bursary was established in 2011, in honour of Mr Ong Pang Boon, with a donation of S$2 million. This bursary is awarded to financially needy Malaysian and Singapore Citizen undergraduate students from Academic Year 2012/13.
Ong Sin Seng and Lim Song Kie Bursary
The Ong Sin Seng and Lim Song Kie Bursary was established in 2017 with a donation of S$1,300,000 from Madam Lim Song Kie. The bursary was named in memory of Madam Lim and her late husband Mr Ong Sin Seng. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2017/18.
Pang Wee Kar and Tan Kai Mui Bursary
The Pang Wee Kar and Tan Kai Mui Bursary was established in memory of the donor's parents. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2014/15.
Pesi B Davar Memorial Bursary
The Pesi B Davar Memorial Bursary was established in the Academic Year 1981/1982 with an annual donation of five bursary awards. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students in the NUS Business School, Faculty of Design and Engineering
Peter S T Lim Bursary
The Peter S T Lim Bursary was established by Windmill International Pte Ltd in the Academic Year 1993/1994. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Phan Kah Foh Bursary
The Phan Kah Foh Bursary was established by the Phan family in the Academic Year 2008/2009 with a donation of S$250,000. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students, with preference given to women, taking Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Design and Engineering
Pharmacy Bursary Fund
The Pharmacy Bursary Fund was established in 2011 by the Department of Pharmacy with donations received from Mr Lam Pin Woon and the Pharmacy Commencement Class Giving. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students reading Pharmacy from Academic Year 2011/12.
R Jumabhoy Bursary
The R Jumabhoy Bursary (formerly known as R Jumabhoy Scholarship) was established in the Academic Year 1965/1966. This bursary is awarded to financially needy medical undergraduate students.
Rebecca Sam Kwai Him Memorial Bursary
The Rebecca Sam Kwai Him Memorial Bursary was established in 2011 by Mr Lam Kun Kin, an NUS alumnus, with a donation of S$150,000 in memory of his aunt. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Reginald Quahe Memorial Bursary
The Reginald Quahe Memorial Bursary was established by the University of Singapore Academic Staff Union in the Academic Year 1977/1978. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
S K Lee Bursary
The S K Lee Bursary was established by Mr S K Lee with a donation of S$100,000. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Saw Swee Hock Bursary
The Saw Swee Hock Bursary was established by Professor Saw Swee Hock in the Academic Year 2005/2006 with an initial donation of S$240,000. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students in their final year of bachelor's degree programme.
SDE Bursary
The SDE Bursary was established in 2007 from donations collected during the School of Design and Environment’s reunion dinner and exhibition in 2005. The donation collected is used to award bursaries to financially needy undergraduate students from the School of Design and Environment
Sin Jeok Tong Bursary
The Sin Jeok Tong Bursary was established in 2016 with a donation of S$150,000 from NUS alumnus Mr Sin Boon Ann in memory of his father, Mr Sin Jeok Tong. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students, with preference given to Law students, from Academic Year 2017/18.
Singapore Leong Khay Huay Kuan Bursary
The Singapore Leong Khay Huay Kuan Bursary was established with a pledged donation from the Singapore Leong Khay Huay Kuan from 2015 to 2017. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduates from Academic Year 2015/2016.
Singapore Malayalee Bursary
The Singapore Malayalee Bursary was established in 2016 by the Singapore Malayalee Association. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2016/17.
Singapore Soka Education Bursary
The Singapore Soka Education Bursary was established in 2020 by the Singapore Soka Association. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2021/2022.
Singapore Taxi Academy Bursary
The Singapore Taxi Academy Bursary was established in 2018 with a donation of S$100,000 from The Singapore Taxi Academy (STA). The bursary is awarded to financially needy Singaporean undergraduate students from Academic Year 2018/19.
Singapore Turf Club Bursary/Scholarship
The Singapore Turf Club Bursary/Scholarship was established by the Singapore Turf Club in 1982 with a donation of S$100,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Sonny Gan Chew Keng Bursary
The Sonny Gan Chew Keng Bursary was established in 2014 by Ms Christine Gan in memory of her late father, Mr Sonny Gan Chew Keng. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2014/15.
Sylvia Goh Medical Bursary
Previously known as the Goh Sin Tub Bursary, the Sylvia Goh Medical Bursary was established in 2007 to support financially needy undergraduate students from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine each year.
TAK Bursary
The TAK Bursary was established in 2018 by TAK Products & Services Pte. Ltd. This bursary supports financially disadvantaged students, with a preference for students majoring in Civil Engineering.
Tan Bian Chye & Lim Siew Kheng Bursary
The Tan Bian Chye & Lim Siew Kheng Bursary was established in 2018 with a donation of S$45,000 from Mr Tan Wang Cheow, in honour of his parents, Mr Tan Bian Chye and Madam Lim Siew Kheng. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2018/19.
Tan Joo Kee Bursary
The Tan Joo Kee Bursary was established in the Academic Year 1991/1992. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Tan Lark Sye Bursary/Scholarship
The Tan Lark Sye Bursary/Scholarship was established by the Aik Hoe Group of Companies with a donation of over S$1 million. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Tan Mok Koon Bursary
The Tan Mok Koon Bursary was established in 2016 by NUS alumnus Mr Tan Mok Koon who set up the Tan Mok Koon Charity Fund Limited. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students reading either Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Design and Engineering
Tan Ngem Bursary
The Tan Ngem Bursary was established by the family of Mdm Tan Ngem with a donation of S$500,000 in 2023. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2024/25.
Tan Siak Kew Bursary/Scholarship
The Tan Siak Kew Bursary/Scholarship was established by T.S.K. Investment in 1979 with an initial donation of S$275,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Tan Wang Cheow & Tan Guek Ming Bursary
The Tan Wang Cheow & Tan Guek Ming Bursary was established in 2018 with a donation of S$45,000 from Mr Tan Wang Cheow. Both Mr Tan Wang Cheow and his wife, Ms Tan Guek Ming are NUS alumni. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2018/19.
Tang Wang Lin Bursary
The Tang Wan Lin Bursary was established by the family of the late Ms Tang Wan Lin with a donation of S$150,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2013/14.
Tay Heng Seng Bursary
The Tay Heng Seng Bursary was established in 2017 with a donation of S$50,000 from Mr Tay Kim Huat in honour of his late father, Mr Tay Heng Seng. The bursary is awarded to financially needy Singaporean undergraduate students from Academic Year 2017/18.
Terence Khoo Medical Bursary
The Terence Khoo Medical Bursary was established in the Academic Year 1972/1973 with a donation of about S$20,000. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students pursuing Medicine.
The Cocoa Trees Bursary
The Cocoa Trees Bursary was established in 2013 by Mr Paul Loo and Ms Esther Teresa Tang with a donation of S$200,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2015/16.
Thomson Shin Min Foundation Bursary
The Thomson Shin Min Foundation Bursary was established in 2013 by the Thomson Shin Min Foundation. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
TLH Bursary
The TLH Bursary was established in 2016 by Madam Te Lay Hoon, a founding member of the Super Group Ltd. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2016/17.
Tokyo Electron Bursary
The Tokyo Electron Bursary was established by Tokyo Electron Singapore Pte Ltd in 2022. The bursary is awarded to financially disadvantaged full-time undergraduates studying in the Faculty of Design and Engineering
VR Nathan Bursary
The VR Nathan Bursary was established in 2015 by Mrs VR Nathan in memory of her husband. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students, with preference for students with disabilities.
Wan Boo Sow and Annie Tan Bursary
The Wan Boo Sow and Annie Tan Bursary was established in 2010 by the Trustees of the Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund Limited. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduates from the Faculty of Science, School of Computing, Department of Social Work, and College of Design and Engineering
Wee Kheng Chiang Memorial Bursary/Scholarship
The Wee Kheng Chiang Memorial Bursary/Scholarship was established by family and friends of the late Datuk Wee Kheng Chiang in 1978 with a donation of S$500,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Wilmar Bursary
The Wilmar Bursary was established in 2018 with a donation of S$352,000 from Wilmar International Limited. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students, with preference for students pursuing food and nutrition-related studies, from Academic Year 2018/19.
Windmill International Bursary
The Windmill International Bursary was established by Windmill International Pte Ltd in the Academic Year 1993/1994. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students studying Southeast Asian Studies.
Woh Hup Bursary
The Woh Hup Bursary was established by Woh Hup (Pte) Ltd with a donation of S$50,000 in 1977. This bursary is awarded to financially needy Building and/or Civil Engineering undergraduate students in any year of study.
Worldwide Hotels – Choo Chong Ngen Bursary
The Worldwide Hotels – Choo Chong Ngen Bursary was established in 2017 with a donation of S$2 million from Mr Choo Chong Ngen, Singapore’s budget hotel magnate. The bursary is awarded to financially needy Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident undergraduate students from Academic Year 2017/18.
Yangzheng Foundation Bursary
The Yangzheng Foundation Bursary was established in 2017 with a donation of S$200,000 from the Yangzheng Foundation, a privately funded charity that aims to promote, foster, develop, and improve education in Singapore and aid social development through financial support for financially needy students and other charitable bodies. The bursary is awarded to financially needy Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident undergraduate students from Academic Year 2017/18.
Yap Kim Kiaw Bursary
The Yap Kim Kiaw Bursary was established in 2011 by an NUS alumnus. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2012/13.
Yeshua Bursary
The Yeshua Bursary was established to award financially needy undergraduate students with disabilities from Academic Year 2013/14.
Yik Luen & Wei Han Bursary
The Yik Luen & Wei Han Bursary was established by the Community Foundation of Singapore on behalf of their donor, Mr Hoong Yik Luen, with a donation of S$500,000. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduates from the Faculty of Design and Engineering
Yong Fong Lim & Wong Yok Hin Bursary
The Yong Fong Lim & Wong Yok Hin Bursary was set up in memory of the donor’s late parents. The bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students from Academic Year 2015/2016. Priority is given to students from Myanmar.
Yong Shou Lin Memorial Bursary
The Yong Shou Lin Memorial Bursary was established in the Academic Year 1994/1995, in memory of Mr and Mrs Yong Shou Lin, with a donation of S$50,000. This bursary is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students.
Click here to see the list of Donated Scholarships.