Dr Tsoi Wing Foo Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Are pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree programme under the Health and Social Sciences cluster offered by the Institute;
• Are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents;
• Have achieved outstanding academic results as the University may in its sole discretion determine;
• Preference will be given to undergraduates who have made significant contributions beyond academic studies to the University or the community as determined by the University in its sole discretion.

Tenure and Benefits of Scholarship

• Each scholarship is valued at S$15,000 and is applicable for one academic year.
• The Scholarship shall be used for the Recipient’s educational expenses such as tuition fees, course materials, expenses for the overseas immersion programme conducted by the University, and fees for other educational activities organised by the University
• Recipients of this Scholarship may continue to receive this scholarship in a subsequent year of study, subject to the fulfilment of the criteria above, and with the recommendation of the Institute and the selection by the Selection Committee.
• Recipients of this Scholarship may accept other scholarships, bursaries, 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.