Sebanyak 82 Anugerah Biasiswa Pertahanan telah disampaikan kepada calon pelajar muda yang bercita-cita tinggi tahun ini.

The defence scholarship awards are a responsibility not for those lacking in resolve or steel in their characters, said defence minister Dr Ng Eng Hen.

Joining the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) was not an easy decision for Officer Cadet (OCT) Rajesh Muthu S/O Ramanathan. For one, he had to convince his family and friends that it was the right choice for him as a medical student.

This year, a total of 97 students have been awarded defence scholarship awards. We speak to two recipients to find out why they are so passionate about contributing to Singapore's defence.

今年共有 82 名有抱负的青年学生获得国防奖学金奖。

A total of 82 Defence Scholarship Awards were presented to aspiring young students this year.