PSB Academy, a leading private education institution in Singapore, has announced the launch of its $2.1m Beyond60 initiative, aimed at providing full scholarships to 30 deserving individuals. These scholarships, awarded in collaboration with the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE), United Women Singapore, and Care Corner Singapore, are part of a broader effort to promote inclusivity and equal educational opportunities.
The initiative aligns with Singapore’s 60th anniversary theme of “Building Our Singapore Together,” focusing on shared values such as resilience and openness. The scholarships will cover educational programmes ranging from six months to four years, depending on the course selected. Recipients will be chosen by the partner organisations, with the first batch of scholarships commencing in the second half of this year and continuing until December 2026.
Derrick Chang, CEO of PSB Academy, stated, “We will together identify well-deserving individuals to receive these scholarships—individuals who may otherwise not have the resources to pursue further education.”
The scholarships aim to empower leaders within the social enterprise sector, support young women in STEM fields, and provide alternative educational pathways for at-risk youths. Alfie Othman, CEO of raiSE, emphasised the importance of equipping social enterprise leaders with the skills needed for sustainable development, whilst Tan Ching Ne, President of United Women Singapore, highlighted the initiative’s role in closing the gender gap in STEM.
Applications for the scholarships are open until 31 December 2025. PSB Academy plans to host a celebration later this year to officially award the scholarships and will organise public engagement activities to promote inclusivity in education.
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