Dr Tsoi Wing Foo Bursary

The Dr Tsoi Wing Foo Bursary was established to support financially disadvantaged and deserving undergraduates pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree programme under the Health and Social Sciences cluster offered by the Singapore Institute of Technology.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Are pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree programme under the Health and Sciences cluster offered by the Institute;
• Are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents; and  
• Have a monthly household Per Capita Income (PCI) of less than or equal to $750.

Tenure and Benefits of the Bursary:

• Each bursary is valued at $5,000 and is tenable for one academic year.
• The Bursary shall be used for the recipient’s educational expenses such as tuition fees, course materials, expenses for any overseas immersion programmes conducted by the Institute, and fees for other educational activities organised by the Institute.
• Recipients who have previously been awarded the Bursary for one year of study may apply to receive and be considered for the Bursary in subsequent years, subject to the fulfilment of the selection criteria and the selection by the Selection Committee.
• Recipients of this Bursary may accept other bursaries, scholarships, grants or awards concurrently in the same Academic Year.

About the Donor

Dr. Tsoi Wing Foo, a dedicated psychiatrist with over six decades of experience, has generously funded a bursary and scholarship program. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Tsoi has served at various renowned institutions, including the former Woodbridge Hospital (now the Institute of Mental Health), the National University of Singapore, and in private practice.

Dr. Tsoi, a passionate advocate for education, taught at the National University of Singapore (NUS) for a quarter-century, concluding his tenure in 1994. In 1979, he was seconded from the public health sector to NUS to establish the Department of Psychological Medicine. Recognizing that a substantial portion of his career was devoted to undergraduate education, Dr. Tsoi has chosen to make a contribution to the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). This donation will fund scholarships and bursaries within SIT's Health and Social Sciences cluster, specifically targeting students enrolled in nursing and allied health programs.

Dr. Tsoi views this contribution as a strategic investment in the future of Singapore's healthcare system. By supporting the education of upcoming healthcare professionals, he aims to positively shape the landscape of medical care in the country for years to come.