Record 204 Students Awarded Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS)

1. 204 students received the Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS)¹ at the 2024 SgIS Award Ceremony today. Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, was the Guest-of-Honor at the ceremony.

2. The SgIS aims to nurture a core of Singaporean industry leaders to steer the development of the country's key strategic industries. To date, it is the only scholarship offered in partnership between the Government and local industries. Into its 13th year, SgIS has established itself as one of the choice scholarships in Singapore. Since its inception, the SgIS has awarded more than 1600 scholarships to Singaporean students.

3. Starting with 28 Sponsoring Organisations (SOs) in 2012, the number of SOs for SgIS have increased steadily over the years, bringing the total number of SOs² to 149 this year. The 149 SOs come from 16 key sectors, including biomedical and pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering, lifestyle and food, and social services.

4. The growing number of SOs and their strong support for SgIS provide good career opportunities for our students and will develop a Singaporean core to support strategic sectors. It also highlights the importance Government and local industries place on developing a pipeline of local talent, which is essential for Singapore's economy and businesses in the long run.

5. Mr Zhang Zhixiang, Human Resources Director of Rohde & Schwarz Asia said: "SgIS is the only multi-industry scholarship available in Singapore. It serves as an excellent platform that matches the career aspirations of scholars with the business needs of Sponsoring Organizations across diverse industry segments, boasting a successful track record. SgIS attracts a strong pool of talent and adopts a systematic approach to ensure the best match to our business needs. SgIS also provides ample engagement opportunities to enrich the scholars' learning, expand their networks, and help them kick start their professional growth on the right footing. SgIS scholars bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and specialised knowledge that drives innovation and growth in Rohde & Schwarz Asia. Their contributions extend beyond academic excellence, actively participating in internships, special projects and relevant industry engagements."

6. Mr Kenneth Soh, SP Group's Chief Human Resource Officer said: "A strong engineering talent pipeline is instrumental in upholding Singapore's world-class grid reliability. The SgIS provides an avenue for SP Group to connect with a wider pool of students early in their journey towards a career in the energy industry. Scholars have exposure to SP Group's structured learning programmes, hands-on training and mentorship with respected industry leaders. Over the years, our scholars have advanced to leadership and specialist roles. They are also involved in creating and implementing sustainable energy solutions to shape a greener future for Singapore and the region."

7. Beyond offering aspiring local talent the chance to contribute to Singapore's key sectors, all SgIS scholars will have exposure to industry-relevant experiences and development opportunities to hone their leadership skills, as part of the SgIS Scholars' Development and Engagement Programme. The programme includes:

• Internships and mentorships conducted by SOs to enable undergraduate scholars to have a head start in acquiring industry knowledge;
• Forums with thought leaders from the public and private sectors to expose the scholars to broader issues concerning Singapore and its key industries; and
• Social activities for scholars to develop their leadership and soft skills, as well as contribute back to the SgIS community and the wider society through the SgIS Scholars' Network Executive Committee (EXCO)³.

8. By end-2024, about 1200 SgIS scholars would have graduated from university. They will be part of a sustainable pipeline of industry leaders who can drive Singapore's economic growth.

Footnotes

1. More information on SgIS can be found at https://www.moe.gov.sg/sgis/about-sgis

2. The list of SOs can be found at https://www.moe.gov.sg/sgis/sponsoring-organisations/industries

3. The SgIS Scholars' Network EXCO consists of SgIS scholars who are passionate about contributing back to the SgIS community. They plan and organise bonding, learning and community involvement activities for their fellow scholars.