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 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 and he was an integral part in shaping the prevailing culture of charitable giving.
The Fund seeks to help children with special needs who may have more difficulties in accessing education, due to finances and other issues. It 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).
The Fund disburses about $200,000-$250,000 worth of scholarships each year to students in Secondary Schools, the Institute of Technical Education, Junior Colleges and Tertiary institutions. We celebrate the academic achievements of these students, and their courage and persistence in pursuing their education, through various challenges.
The setting up and continued work of the Fund through the decades is testament to the pioneering spirit of SAWL founder members and the efforts of their successors.
Award Categories
The Fund is in aid of education for students with physical and intellectual disabilities, and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They must be in need of financial assistance, and either citizens or permanent residents of Singapore. Candidates pursuing education at secondary, pre-university levels or junior colleges, polytechnics, vocational institutes 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 the applications of applicants based on the Fund’s criteria. The Trustees have the sole discretion to approve applications.
President/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.”