Tom Joe Hayes Bursary

The Tom Joe Hayes Bursary was established to support financially disadvantaged but deserving undergraduates pursuing selected full-time undergraduate degrees at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). 

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions here.

About the Donor

The bursary is made possible by a gift from Dr Alvin Yeo and his wife Brigid Yeo in honour of Brigid’s father, Thomas Joe Hayes.  Born in 1951, Thomas Joe lost both his mother and father while still in childhood.  During this time, he was supported greatly by his extended family and neighbours.  He trained as a mechanic and his natural affinity to his trade resulted in him being recognised as having great skill and ability to repair all types of vehicles from cars and trucks to heavy agricultural machinery.  The role of family, community, friendship and helping others was always very important to Thomas Joe throughout his life and he was well regarded in many circles.  Through this bursary, Dr. Yeo and his wife and family aim to inspire students to overcome adversary and to value family, friendship, community and a sense of belonging.