Our transportation system is something many members of the public appear to take for granted. Yet, dedicated employees in LTA work fervently behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the transportation system, with our comfort and convenience in mind.

By Wendy Ng

Jason Mok’s ambition was to do something that would have a major impact on society. Furthermore, he wanted the satisfaction of watching the effects take place.

This passion enticed the 27-year-old to attain the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Undergraduate Scholarship and embark on a career with the organisation.

Being a teacher is usually one of the most common aspirations of a child when growing up. Meet a scholar who took that dream and turned it into a career of a lifetime.

By Farhan Shah

When Ruth Yong was in Primary Three, she was already conducting classes from the comfort of her home. She would teach origami from a book and make her student read. Granted, she only had one pupil in her class, namely her younger sister.
“If she didn’t do anything the way I liked, she would either leave willingly or I would throw her out of the class,” Ruth reminisces with a laugh.

“But not to worry, I do not treat my students this way now,” she remonstrates jokingly.
Her love for teaching never diminished throughout her growing years as she drew inspiration from her educators throughout different stages of her life.

Real estate is not all about construction and property leases, but an industry with a myriad of career opportunities and room for innovation. Two JTC scholars reveal what it is like working with Singapore’s leading industrial infrastructure innovator.

By Grace Swee

In land-scarce Singapore, JTC Corporation plays a key role to economic growth by providing innovative solutions to real estate challenges. The organisation has pioneered many cutting-edge industrial real estate projects and solutions that anticipate and address the future needs of the industry.

In fact, JTC is behind the development of some of the most notable industrial sites in Singapore, such as Biopolis, Fusionopolis, Jurong Rock Caverns and the chemicals hub in Jurong Island.

Chances are, if you have the passion and drive to change the way we live our lives with infocomm, the NIS awarded by the IDA is the scholarship for you. We speak to two NIS recipients and find out how they are out to change Singapore and the world.

By Ernest Eng

“Now is the era of change. The infocomm industry extends beyond computer science to include economics, law, and public policy. Being a National Infocomm Scholar gives me the amazing opportunity to transform Singapore’s infocomm industry,” Amanda Chew Qian Yi enthuses.

Liang Yinwei, who recently graduated from Stanford University under the National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS) programme, shares Amanda’s sentiments.

The DTC plays an important role in developing and delivering the most cost effective solutions possible to meet Singapore’s defence and national security needs. This is often the key attraction for DSTA scholars, two of whom share their dreams and desire to engineer Singapore’s defence.

by Wendy Ng

Some people grow up wanting to be soldiers, protecting our homeland from the frontline.

Others want to be part of the engineering behind the weapons wielded by the soldiers, harnessing technology to deliver defence systems that will ensure a safer Singapore.

Two recipients of the DSTA Scholarship, Zhuang Yaoyang and Daniel Chia found their calling in the latter category.

After a year into its corporatisation, Changi Airport Group (CAG) has not rested on its laurels and is continuing to ensure that Changi Airport delivers an airport experience that is first class to all its passengers and customers. Find out why CAG soars above the rest as we meet two of their scholars.

Ernest Eng

Su Chun Yang and Leong Weihao both share a fulfilling journey with Changi Airport Group (CAG).

Recipients of the undergraduate local and overseas scholarships respectively, their paths thus far with CAG have been different but the potential opportunities for exposure and experience are the same.

If you are looking for tips on launching a career as a scientist in Singapore, find out from two A*STAR scholars who have made the plunge without regrets and are brimming with great ideas for the future.

By Hazwan Aziz

Mr Liu Yun is an alumnus of Johns Hopkins University, attaining a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a second major in Computer Science, and a minor in Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

His counterpart, Ms Lee Yin Jin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) with a degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering.

Two public officers at PUB and NEA share how they ensure you have a safe environment to live in.

By Joyce Lin

The next time you drink a glass of clean water from the tap, or feel safe from radiation hazards, take a moment to reflect.

Often taken for granted, these conveniences are made possible by hardworking teams of officers from national water agency PUB and the National Environment Agency (NEA).

Two officers from these agencies attest to how much more goes on behind the scenes, with exciting and unusual job scopes that make every single work day unique.

The healthcare sector consists of a myriad of possibilities for the health and science enthusiast, from dealing with visible body complications to investigating underlying internal conditions. Find out how a health science scholarship was the golden ticket to a bright future for a young scholar.

By Wendy Ng and Farhan Shah

In a world dominated by headlines of corporate greed and instant gratification, it takes someone special to stand up and decide that there is more to life than money and fame.

Throughout history, there have been a long list of luminaries that have made a difference to the world by lending a helping hand to those in need.