SAWL Scholarship Fund
The SAWL Scholarship Fund (the Fund), formerly known as the “Tan Ah Tah SAWL Fund” was established in December 1987 under the auspices of SAWL. This was in memory of the late Honourable Justice Mr. Tan Ah Tah, the first local-born person to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court, in May 1955. The late Honourable Justice Tan was one of SAWL's most ardent supporters in its early years.
The Fund gives scholarships to children with special needs from less privileged families.
It disburses about $200,000-$250,000 worth of scholarships each year to such students from special education schools, secondary schools, the Institute of Technical Education, Junior Colleges, Polytechnics and universities. We salute their courage and persistence in pursuing their education, through various challenges.
The Fund is registered as a Charity with the Commissioner of Charities and holds Institute of Public Character (IPC) status.
Our Patron is Ms. Indranee Rajah (Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development).
Who the Fund Helps
The Fund supports students with physical and intellectual disabilities, and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are studying in special education schools. The students must be in need of financial assistance, and either citizens or permanent residents of Singapore. Candidates pursuing education at special education schools, secondary schools, the Institute of Technical Education, junior colleges, polytechnics or Singapore universities are eligible to apply for the scholarships. For details on eligibility and criteria, click here
Trustees
The Fund is governed by Trust Deeds and administered by the following 8 Trustees, who will review applications based on the Fund’s criteria. The Trustees have the sole discretion to approve applications.
Chairperson/Trustee Secretary/Trustee
Lim Hui Min Ong Lee Wha
Trustee Trustee honourary treasurer / Trustee
Koh Juat Jong Foo Siew Fong Halijah bte Mohamad
Trustee Trustee honourary Secretary / Trustee
Tan Shin Yi Rosa Koo Sheela Kumari Devi
Fund Helps Inclusiveness
“I see this scholarship as something very much in line with our efforts to build an inclusive society that supports each individual to go as far as he or she can, irrespective of starting point or disability.”