SINGAPORE, 26 March – Since its inception in 2010, more than 600 students have received scholarships through Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). This would not have been possible without the support of various scholarship contributors.

To show our appreciation, SIT’s scholarship contributors were invited to ‘Reach for the Stars 2014’, held at the Mandarin Orchard Singapore Hotel. The event was attended by some 40 scholarship contributors and 200 SIT scholars; a team of whom worked silently behind the scenes, contributing to the planning and organisation of the event.

During the evening, three SIT scholars gave inspiring speeches about how the SIT scholarship has given them an opportunity to pursue their dreams.

One Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship recipient, Keith Lee, who is enrolled in his first year at SIT-University of Glasgow’s Aeronautical Engineering programme said:

“I am here to be an ambassador for the SAF and to be a representative for their cause,”.

SIT targets for one in six students to be on scholarship or sponsorship programmes.

 

Guests kicked off the evening with a game of ‘Human Bingo’, seeking out and getting to know other attendees who matched the descriptions in their bingo lists. (26 March 2014) Photo | SIT

 

Luke Hsu Chee Keong, an Aeronautical Engineering undergraduate with SIT-University of Glasgow said that being awarded the SIT final year scholarship was the best Christmas present he had ever received. (26 March 2014) Photo | SIT

 

Nur Hannah Wang, prison officer and mother of three, tells participants how the scholarship from the Ministry of Home Affairs propelled her to further her education by pursuing a degree in Criminology and Security Studies with SIT-University of Liverpool. (26 March 2014) Photo | SIT

 

Having benefitted from receiving an SIT Scholarship, P Mukkesh Kumar, Chemical Engineering undergraduate with SIT-Newcastle University aspires to set up a scholarship scheme that will help other students achieve their dreams. (26 March 2014) Photo | SIT

 

Student band ‘Just Singers’ serenades guests with an a capella rendition of Jessie J’s ‘Price Tag’. (26 Mar) Photo | SIT

 

Break-dancers from SIT free styling with some impressive moves. (26 March 2014) Photo | SIT

 

SIT undergraduates, Suzanna and Jessica strum and sing along to idyllic renditions of popular hit songs. (26 Mar 2014) Photo | SIT

 

Nothing beats the spontaneity and fun of taking a selfie. (26 March 2014) Photo | SIT

 

SIT scholars, senior management, contributors and industry partners gather for a group shot to commemorate a meaningful evening. (26 March 2014) Photo | SIT