For the first time, the prestigious SAF Scholarship – second only to the President’s Scholarship – has been awarded to a polytechnic graduate and a student from the School of the Arts (SOTA).
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 SAF Scholarship recipient is living out his dream as a naval diver. But it wasn't what he always imagined himself doing.
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.
