NUS Undergraduate Scholars

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ANG HWEE YONG EUGENE

Ang Hwee Yong Eugene


"If I had to describe myself in a few words, I would say that I am an individual who seeks challenges, and who enjoys activities that are intellectually stimulating. I enjoy reading and writing, and have been a freelance contributor to YouthINK, a weekly column in The Straits Times for youths to express their thoughts on current affairs."

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Law

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Guitar Ensemble; Community Involvement Council

High School:
  Victoria Junior College

Interests: Reading, Writing, Music

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010

Ang Tze Siong


"I recently took a 5 week solo backpacking trip to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. I hope to finish the whole of Asia before i graduate. Currently, I'm left with the Philippines, Indonesia, Northern parts of China, and the Middle East."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Law

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Track and Field; Faculty Committee

High School:  Hwa Chong Institution

Interests:  Sports, Reading, Traveling

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
JOLYN ANG YI QIN

Jolyn Ang Yi Qin


"I have done solo backpacking trips to Taiwan and Korea."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Law

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  NUS: Law Students' International Relations Committee; Soccer, VCF

High School:  Victoria Junior College

Interests:
  Backpacking, photography, writing

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
Annushkha Sharanya Sinnathamby

Annushkha Sharanya Sinnathamby


Faculty/ Department:  Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  NUS Symphony Orchestra; Medicine Rotaract Club; Varsity Christian Fellowship

High School:  National Junior College

Interests:  Playing the Cello, Travelling, Geography, Reading

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
CHAN YI ZHANG

Chan Yi Zhang


"I enjoy the adrenaline rush when racing, be it an adventure race, an amazing race, or a straight-forward organised run."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Law

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School:  Raffles Institution

Interests:  Running, basketball, rockclimbing, reading

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
Chan Yin Tat

Chan Yin Tat


"They can because they think they can." - Virgil

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Engineering / Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Rotaract Club of NUS, NUS Wind Symphony

High School: Hwa Chong Junior College

Interests: Soccer, running and many other sports! exploring, trumpet playe
Cheng Siew Fun

Cheng Siew Fun



"Cherish the opportunities that NUS provides and make the most out of your NUS experience."

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Engineering/ Chemical Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Lion Dance

High School: Hwa Chong Junior College

Year scholarship was awarded: 2008
Chiang Wei Min, Sylvia

Chiang Wei Min, Sylvia


“Treasure and use this opportunity to challenge yourself and explore the various opportunities that NUS offers. “

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Science/ Department of Biological Sciences

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUS Aerobics Club, Special Programme in Science (not a CCA, but it is similar to USP but for science faculty), participating in ad hoc community service programmes organised by NUS CSC.

High School: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Interests: Aerobics, baking, discussing about science-related issues

CHUA XIN RONG

Chua Xin Rong


"I like to see the humorous side of things."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Science/ Department of Mathematics

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  NUS Mathematics Society (EXCO member); NUS Contract Bridge

High School:  Hwa Chong Institution

Interests:  Reading, mathematical modelling/computational science, contract bridge, international chess

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010


Foong Kian Wai

Foong Kian Wai


“NIL SINE LABORE!”

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Tennis Interest Group

High School: Victoria Junior College, Anderson Secondary School

Interests: Collecting bus and plane models, watching dramas, playing tennis

Fong Li Heng

Fong Li Heng

 
"The NUS Undergraduate Scholarship has allowed me to enjoy the rich and varied university life at NUS without worrying about financial matters."
 
Faculty/ Department: Engineering/ECE
 
Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship
 
CCA: Raffles Hall Floorball, Raffles Hall Board of Photographers
 
High School: Victoria Junior College
 
Interests: Photography, Contract Bridge
 
Year scholarship was awarded: 2004


Gurjoth Kaur Randhawa

Gurjoth Kaur Randhawa


Faculty/ Department: Law

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Pro Bono Club, Criminal Justice Club

Junior College: Anderson Junior College

Interests: Travelling

Year scholarship was awarded: 2006

Goh Tze Yang

Goh Tze Yang


"Work for your dreams."

Faculty/ Department: NUS Law

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Archery Club

High School: Victoria Junior College   

Interests: Archery, Shooting, Cars, Reading

Year scholarship was awarded: 2006

Ho Jia'en

Ho Jia'en


"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson You have just opened a big door to your future, make the most of yourself and give your best in everything.

Faculty/ Department: Law

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUS Pro bono

High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Spending time with family and friends, reading, baking.

Year scholarship was awarded: 2008
Ho Kim Cheong

Ho Kim Cheong

 
“Making a choice to apply for a scholarship with a bond commitment at the age of 18 seems tough for many, including me. After all, who will know if their career inclinations will change after study? Having the NUS Scholarship provides me the flexibility to explore and shape my interests and enables me to discover what I ultimately want for my future.”

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Economics

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUS Economics Society (AY07/08), NUS Students' Investment Society (AY07/08 - AY08/09), NUS USP PRISM Undergraduate Journal Student Editor (AY08/09)

High School: National Junior College

Interests: Jogging, Swimming, Reading up on general current affairs and economic and investment news, Backpacking and traveling to Asian countries, like countries to East Asia Region and ASEAN and appreciating their cultures. Likes various aspects of Japanese culture - including its food, high/pop culture, history and language. Like Economics :)
Ho Si Han Sherman

Ho Si Han Sherman


“Time waits for no man, carpe diem.”

Faculty/ Department: Science/Pharmacy

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: member of NUS Pharmaceutical Society

High School: Hwa Chong Junior College

Interests: Learning various languages, Archery, Reading
Koh Bao Ling Pauline

Koh Bao Ling Pauline


“It is definitely worthwhile to be an NUS Scholar. Not only do you get a world class education for free and without a bond, the scholarship also brings about numerous opportunities for personal development such as career guidance classes etc.”
 
Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Engineering. Dept of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Chemical Engineering Students' Society

High School: Hwa Chong Institution

Interests: Reading, travelling, cooking and taking long walks on Singapore
KOH JUN HAO

Koh Jun Hao


"I have lived under a shelter built by myself in a forest for 3 days not in the army but for a survival course in scouts. I had to catch a live frog for dinner but mine escaped so I had to share a one with my friend. It was definitely not the most enjoyable experience but one of the most memorable in scouts. I enjoy watching movies that confuses me like shutter island and inception."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Engineering/ Department of Chemical Engineering

Type of scholarship:
  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Fencing and Scouts

High School:  Raffles Institution

Interests:  Badminton, Fencing, Swimming and Watching Movies

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010

Koh Yu


Koh Yu



"I am honoured to be a NUS scholar. Not only has this experience been enriching, it is also a great motivation for me to perform better in school and in other aspects of my life"

Faculty/ Department: Chemical Engineering and Business Administration

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship (Chemical Engineering)

CCA:
2007/2008—Marketing Head of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Students’ Society (ChESS)
2008/2009—Enterprise Development Director of NUS Entrepreneurship Society (NES)


High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Baking, being adventurous with food, and spending time with family and friends.

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007

Kwa Xian Wen Charlene

Kueh Xiu Qing


"I grew up in Haifa, Israel. I spent the bulk of my childhood years there – went there when I was six months old, came back when I was eleven. It was an incredible experience that shaped the person I am today."

Faculty/ Department:  Arts and Social Sciences/ Department of English Literature

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  English Drama Club

High School:  Temasek Junior College

Interests:  Writing, Poetry, Poetry slams, Drama/Theatre/English Literature, Journalism/Media/TV Broadcasting

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010

Kwa Xian Wen Charlene

Kwa Xian Wen Charlene


"A valuable scholarship which offers great flexibility to make the most of your undergraduate university days in a university abounding with opportunities!"

Faculty/ Department: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: 60th Medical Society Community Service Director 2008/2009 ; Camp Simba Co-chairperson (camp for kids of cancer patients, co organized with Duke-NUS); Medicine Christian Fellowship

High School: Hwa Chong Institution

Interests: sports, especially basketball; traveling; baking

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007

Lee Wei Fen

Lee Wei Fen


"A human being is like a television set with millions of channels.... We cannot let just one channel dominate us. We have the seed of everything in us, and we have to recover our own sovereignty." --Thich Nhat Hanh

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, South Asian Studies

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: HOOKED

High School: St. Andrew's Junior College

Interests: Urban Cities, South Asia, English Literature, Local Theatre

Year scholarship was awarded: 2006
Li Minghui Samuel

Li Minghui Samuel


“Never give up, just do your best and you will get what you”

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Engineering/ Electrical Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School: Anderson Junior College

Interests: Programming, Circuit, Algorithm Development, Jogging, Food
LI YIWANG

Li Yiwang


"Being a NUS scholar not only motivates myself to excel holistically, it also serves as a reminder for me to remember my roots and contribute to the society and NUS in whatever ways I can after I graduate. A win-win element should be present in the harmonious relationship between NUS and its scholars."

Faculty/ Department: Engineering/ Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

Type of scholarship: Nus Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Chinese Society, Rag(2008), Replugged Music School

High School: Hwa Chong Junior College

Interests: Singing, Music, Sports
Li Yue

Li Yue


"NUS is a place that provides you all kinds of opportunities. Seize every opportunity that can make you develop. You can do a lot and you can always do better."

Faculty/ Department: Engineering/Bioengineering

Type of scholarship: NUS undergraduate scholarship

CCA: NUS Choir, NUSSU SAVE, NUS German Language Society, Chinese Orchestra, Piano, Taekwondo, Community Service

High School: DaQing No.1 Middle School

Interests: Accordion

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007


Lin Meijuan

Lin Meijuan


"Recognising your strengths and leadership qualities, NUS rewards you for your hard work and dedication towards creating a thinking environment for positive learning to take place. Opening a door of opportunities and taking care of your education, NUS invests in you, nurturing you and prepares you for the uncertain future."

Faculty/ Department: NUS School of Business / Focus in marketing

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School: Anglo-Chinese Junior College

Interests: Meeting people, exercise and watch musicals and plays

Year scholarship was awarded: 2006
Li Zhenhong Daryl

Li Zhenhong Daryl


“In a way, a scholarship is a form of positive pressure that encourages one to maintain good results throughout his or her education. Keep up your standards and make the best of it.”

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Engineering, Bioengineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School: Hwa Chong Junior College

Interests: Writing (fiction), photography
Lim Huimin Vanessa

Lim Huimin Vanessa


“Never impede your personal growth by narrowing your horizons. Explore, explore and explore. Seek out the all the possibilities you possibly can and embrace every opportunity you get.”

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Geography

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Carolina-Singapore Association (an association set up by Singapore Citizen students who had studied in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to facilitate good ties between students of the two schools which are allianced by a Joint-Degree Programme)

High School: Temasek Junior College

Interests: Geology, Hiking, Camping, Travelling and Reading

Kwa Xian Wen Charlene

Lim Fang Kang


"My ambition is to become a research scientist in the Pharmaceutics industry and taking up Pharmacy in NUS is my first step in fulfilling this ambition. I enjoy the intellectual rigour the courses provide and I hope to bring about a positive change in whatever area I may contribute."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Science/ Department of Pharmacy

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Scouts (Venture); Archery; Entrepreneurship Club

High School:  Raffles Institution

Interests:  Scouting and Kayaking

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
Lim Keng Leong

Lim Keng Leong


“Take this prestigious award as a form of recognition for your efforts and a source of motivation for achieving higher heights.”

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Engineering / Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School: Singapore Polytechnic

Interest: My greatest interest is in First Aid and I have attended a number of First Aid courses. I feel that having knowledge on First Aid is essential and useful as it can preserve lives. I also enjoy jogging and reading.  
LIM YI BEI

Lim Yi Bei


"I am passionate about life and love."

Faculty/ Department: Science/ Department of Chemistry

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Choir; Art Republic

High School:  Saint Andrew’s Junior College

Interests:  I love the outdoors, especially cycling and swimming. More often, enjoy the accompaniment of friends with great music and food.

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010

Kwa Xian Wen Charlene


Lim Yue Qin Rachel


"I was born a left hander but my mother changed me into a right hander."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Law

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Chinese Drama Society (President); Student Council; Interact Club

High School:  Hwa Chong Institution

Interests:  Swimming, Skipping, Music

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010

Kwa Xian Wen Charlene

Loh Chen Yee Marvin


"I love to be in cell and church every week, because faith is my source of joy, inspiration and willpower. I am the youngest in the family, and naturally, I am rather spoilt and pampered. Ironically, being showered with love helps me want to share what I have with others."

Faculty/ Department:  Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School:  Raffles Institution

Interests:  Debating, coaching (debate), soccer

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
Low Chiao Shuan, Davina

Low Chiao Shuan, Davina


“ The NUS Undegraduate Scholarship has given to me more than I can ever return to them. It has greatly broadened my potential and has provided me with numerous opportunities for personal growth and development."

Faculty/ Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChE)”
 
Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship
 
CCA: NUS Canoeing Recreational Subclub (1st Year) - Served as Publicity Head, NUS Campus Crusade for Christ (4 years)
 
High School: Temask Junior College
 
Interests: Reading, Travelling, Playing the Piano, Photography, Outdoor Actvities
Low Kee Guan

Low Kee Guan


"Don't look back no matter how good or bad your life WAS; look forward because it's what you do from NOW on that matters"

Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Engineering/Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUS Community Service Club, Hwa Chong Scout Group Voluntary Adult Leader

High School: Hwa Chong Institution

Interests: Kayaking, Basketball

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007 (Year Awarded), 2009 (Year of Matriculation)
Miranda Maisha Antoinette

Miranda Maisha Antoinette



A short quote for future scholars : Never lose confidence in your abilities, but always avoid complacency.

Faculty/ Department: Business (Marketing and Finance)

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Sheares Hall Netball and Handball

High School: National Junior College

Interests: Netball, Handball, Rugby, Travelling

Year scholarship was awarded: 2006
Mohan Gopalan

Mohan Gopalan


Faculty/Dept: Law

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Singapore Law Review

High School: Raffles Junior College
Ng Guan Zhi

Ng Guan Zhi


"The NUS scholarship is more than just a monetary award. It is an important milestone which brings me one step closer to achieving my dreams in my future career."

Faculty/ Department: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUS Community Service Club (Elderly Befriender program)

High School: National Junior College

Interests: Running, Cycling, Ball games(Badminton, soccer etc), Interacting with people

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
SamNg Han Qian

Sam Ng Han Qian


"Give your best in everything you do and you live with no regrets."

Faculty/ Department: NUS Law School

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUS Law Annual Sub-Club; NUS Law Careers Fair Committee

High School: Temasek Junior College

Interests: Guitar; Gymming; History and Politics

Year scholarship was awarded: 2008
Ng Sook Zhen

Ng Sook Zhen


"Carpe Diem! To seize every opportunity that comes by Diem! To seize every opportunity that comes by your way To seize every opportunity that comes by your way to do what you like!"

Faculty/ Department: Law/Faculty of Law

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Singapore Law Review, Video Photographic Committee, NUS Probono

High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Tennis, photography, writing
Ng Zi Yun

Ng Zi Yun


"I believe what matters, is making the most out of the numerous opportunities we have here in NUS. With the scholarship, I am able to spend more time pursuing my interests. Through participation in various activities, I’ve made a lot of friends and overall it has been a really enriching experience."

Faculty/ Department: Business, University Scholars Programme

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUS Investment Society, NUS Air Weapons Club

High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Shooting, arts, finance

Year scholarship was awarded: 2008

Ong Kheng Yong

Ong Kheng Yong


"Being a scholar is not all work and no play. Do take part in many activities and lead a vibrant and fulfilling university life!"

Faculty/ Department: Science/Pharmacy

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: National University of Singapore Pharmaceutical Society (NUSPS)

High School: Victoria Junior College

Interests: Several sports, especially soccer and cycling. Community Service. Videogaming.

Year scholarship was awarded: 2009

Ouyang Hongyi

Ouyang Hongyi


"This scholarship has empowered me from being financially constrained -- it is an invaluable opportunity for us to focus on our studies and do our best in our university life!"

Faculty/ Department: Science/ Pharmacy

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Volleyball

High School: Anderson Junior College

Interests: Playing volleyball, spending time with loved ones.

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Png Yuxin

Png Yuxin


“A short quote for future scholars: Your time in University can be most exciting and fulfilling if you aren't afraid to take up challenges!” 

Faculty/ Department: Fass/ English Language & Literature, USP

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Organized NUS Biathlon 07, Run NUS! 08, NUS Literary Society, Volunteered at Chen Su Lan Childrens' Home

High School: National Junior College

Interests: Reading, writing, traveling, finding movies and songs I can return to over and over again.
Raghavendra Srinivas

Raghavendra Srinivas


"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it."

Faculty/ Department: Science/Physics

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Indian Instrumental Ensemble

High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Reading, Music and Tennis

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Sim Joo Peng Rosie

Sim Joo Peng Rosie


"Dream big dreams ~ Aim specifically ~ Strive hard for them… If NUS is the right place for you...Get a place here with the scholarship with sheer determination and accomplish your dream."

Faculty / Department: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences / Psychology

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship, LKY-STEP Award

CCA: Member of NUSSU Volunteer Action Committee (NVAC), Volunteer at Hougang Sheng Hong Family Service Centre

High School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Interests: Travelling and exploring new places, Being involved in community services or social work, Photography, Singing, Acquiring foreign languages
Siti Adrianni Marhain

Siti Adrianni Marhain


Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Law

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Law Students International Relations Committee; NUS Pro Bono

High School:National Junior College (Integrated Programme)

Interests:Foreign languages, reading, dance, drama and travelling

Year scholarship was awarded: 2008
Sim Joo Peng Rosie

Soon Meiyi Geraldine


"Studying at NUS on a full scholarship has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me!"

Faculty/ Department: Law

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: 29th Law Club Management Committee (Social Welfare Secretary), FOCC Matriculation Week 2008 Chairperson, Salsa dance

High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Travelling, dancing, cooking, and jazz music.

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Tan Ee Chong

Tan Ee Chong


"In everything you are and do, be true to yourself"

Faculty/ Department: Medicine

Type of scholarship: Undergraduate Scholarship (Medicine)

CCA: NUS Social and Ballroom Dancing, Medical Society

High School: Raffles Institution, Raffles Junior College

Interests: Tennis, travel and ice cream!

Year scholarship was awarded: 2008
Tan Geok Meng

Tan Geok Meng


"Faith brings you further than the limits you define."

Faculty/ Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS undergraduate scholarship

CCA: Was in NUS Annual Charity Fiesta Organising Committee for AY 07/08.

High School: National Junior College

Interests: Jogging, reading, working out in the gym, listening to music

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Tan Mei Hui

Tan Mei Hui


"Take the road less travelled and leave no stones unturned."

Faculty/ Department: Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Young Entrepreneurs Association of NUS , Corporate Communications Director (2009 to present)

High School: Hwa Chong Institution (College Section)

Interests: Chinese calligraphy, Chinese seal carving, physics, mathematics, speed cubing

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Tan Wei Jian

Tan Wei Jian


"Coming from a polytechnic does not make you any disadvantaged. Often, you'll see how it becomes your advantage instead just like how i did. Opportunities are always there but only if you know how to grasp it, will it be beneficial to you. Good luck!"

Faculty/ Department: Engineering / Chemical Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School: Temasek Polytechnic

Interests: Formula 1, Reading, Movies, Exploring Places

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Tan Wei Ling

Tan Wei Ling


"He who hesitates is lost. Carpe diem!"

Faculty/ Department: Engineering/ Chemical and Biomolecular and Business Administration

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUSSU Public Relations Unit –Fest La Vie Sub-Committee2008, BioBiz2009- Co-Chairperson

High School: Temasek Junior College

Interests: Table Tennis, Travelling, Reading

Year scholarship was awarded: 2006
Tan Yong Jin Jonathan

Tan Yong Jin Jonathan


"I'm a maverick who likes to break out of social stereotypes and stretch my boundaries. For instance in the cheerleading stunts component of NUS rag, I became a flyer when almost all the rest of the flyers were females."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Law

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Law School International Relations Committee;

High School:  Temasek Junior College

Interests:  Playing musical instruments (piano & flute); Singing; Reading South East Asian History

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
Tang Yong Guan

Tang Yong Guan


"Nil Sine Laboure!"

Faculty/ Department: Science / Mathematics

Type of scholarship: Nus Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Mountaineering

High School: Victoria Junior College

Interests: Mathematics, Marathons, Adventure

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Tay Wei Jin Daniel

Tay Wei Jin Daniel


"Do what you do best and always do your best."

Faculty/ Department: Chemical Engineering and Business Administration

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate scholarship

High School: Hwa Chong Institution

Interests: Chemical Engineering, Finance, Management, Water Sports

Year scholarship was awarded: 2006

Tng Sheng Rong

Teo Tian Jin, Kevin

 
"If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right" - Henry Ford
 
Faculty/ Department: Faculty of Science, Major in Statistics
 
Type of scholarship: NUS Faculty Award
 
CCA: NUS Contract Bridge Club, NUS Economics Society
 
High School: Raffles Junior College
 
Interests: Reading, Singing, Playing Contract Bridge
 
Year scholarship was awarded: 2009
Tay Wei Xuan Shermaine

Tay Wei Xuan Shermaine


“Having a clear purpose of what you want to do with the 4 years you have on campus will enable you to get your priorities right and hence manage your time well.”

Faculty/ Department: NUS Business School, BBA(Accountancy)

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Campus Crusade for Christ

High School: Anglo-Chinese Junior College

Interests: Travelling, reading, playing badminton, watching football
Thiang Guo Chuan

Thiang Guo Chuan


“Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school (Einstein). If you’re eventually going to discard all the content you’ve accumulated in university, at least remember to get an education.”

Faculty/ Department: Science, Physics and Mathematics

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Squash, Band

High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Theoretical Physics, Alternative music


Tng Sheng Rong

Tng Sheng Rong


"“I tried my best” is an excuse for mediocrity."

Faculty/ Department: Law

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Varsity Christian Fellowship

High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Tennis, football, frisbee, hockey, floorball, pool, singing

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007

Wong Jia Yun

Wong Jia Yun


"Make the most out of your university life; being a scholar is not just about grades!"

Faculty/ Department: Business/Accountancy/University Scholars Programme/Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (Masters in Public Policy)

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: NUS Bizad Club, Eusoff Hall Dance Production Marketing Committee, Eusoff Hall Student Activities Committee, YMCA Suichuan Youth Expedition Project, USC FOP D&D working committee, Team Manager of USC IFG Handball, Member of USC IFG Touch Rugby, Highfive Youth Singapore

High School: Hwa Chong Institution

Interests: Sports, Reaading, Photography

Year scholarship was awarded: 2009
Wong Shiu Cheong

Wong Shiu Cheong

 
"Strive hard for your future endeavours and always dare to try."
 
Faculty/ Department: Chemical Engineering
 
Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship
 
CCA: Sheares Dance and various committees
 
High School: National Junior College
 
Interests: Badminton, Pool, Dance
 
Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Wong Zhi Xin

Wong Zhi Xin


“Hi Future Scholars, NUS scholarships are really worth a try. Without a serving bond, the scholarships allow scholars to concentrate on academic work and yet also grant them the freedom to choose their own career path upon graduation. I myself had benefited immensely from the NUS Undergraduate Scholarship, and owe my academic excellence partly to the scholarship. Without the need to worry about tution fees, I am free to channel all my efforts into my academic and Co-curriculum Activities. I would encourage those eligible undergraduates to seize the chance and apply for it.”

Faculty/ Department: Science/Pharmacy

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA: Air Weapons Club & NUS Pharmaceutical Society

High School: Anglo-Chinese Junior College

Interest: (academically) Drug action in human body, physiology, (leisure) reading books, badminton
Yang Jizheng

Yang Jizheng


“Only passion and interest can bring you to achieve your goals.”

Faculty/ Department: Engineering / Chemical Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School: Hwa Chong Junior College

Interests: Nature, trekking, kayaking
Yap Li Ren, Gracemary

Yap Li Ren, Gracemary


"I am an animal fanatic. I really love and am passionate about animals, but surprisingly, I'm not a vegetarian (many people seem super shocked when I tell them that)."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Science/ Department of Life Sciences

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Student Council and Bowling

High School:  Catholic Junior College

Interests:  Passion is really towards animals (any kind) and to help them, against animal abuse; Traveling; Music

Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
Darren Yeo

Darren Yeo


"I am aspiring to become an entomologist and perhaps someday produce a documentary. I’m currently volunteering with Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research at Pulau Semakau collecting biodata with regards to the island’s biodiversity."

Faculty/ Department:  Faculty of Science/ Department of Life Sciences

Type of scholarship:  NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCA:  Fencing and Drama

High School:
  Raffles Institution

Interests:  Roller Blading, Contemporary Fiction, Writing, Drawing
Year scholarship was awarded: 2010
Kelvin Yong

Kelvin Yong


"Anything but ordinary"

Faculty/ Department: Environmental Engineering + Economics

Scholarship Type: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

CCAs:  Environmental Sci and Engin Students’ Club (Treasurer)

High School: Raffles Junior College

Interests: Physics, theorising, guitar, business

Year scholarship was awarded: 2007
Zhang Min

Zhang Min


"Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure, thus never give up when the night seems to be at its darkest, cause the dawn is near."

Faculty/ Department: Chemical Engineering

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship / Lee Kuan Yew STEP Award

CCA: Community services

High School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Interests: Travelling, wildlife and nature

Year scholarship was awarded: 2009
Zhuo Hong Wei

Zhuo Hong Wei


"Everything begins with an idea"

Faculty/ Department: School of Computing, Department of Information Systems

Type of scholarship: NUS Undergraduate Scholarship

High School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Interests: Self-improvement, technology, writing, psychology