OUR FORMER SCHOLARS

Local Scholar, Class of 2009

Reading for a Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of Oxford (expected graduation: 2023)

“Accepting the SJI International scholarship was a life-changing decision for me. SJI International provided a lot of opportunities for me to discover things about myself, my strengths and weaknesses. It is where I made many wonderful memories and lifelong friends. Definitely two of the best years of my life!”

Nguyet Nguyen Foreign Scholar, Class of 2010 Resident Doctor at Queen’s University Department of Family Medicine (Ontario)

“The scholarship gave me the opportunity to develop independent thinking, curiosity about people and love of learning.”

Cliona Yong

Academic Scholar, Class of 2013 Manager, Programme Evaluation, Ministry of National Development (Singapore)

“I had the opportunity to serve communities in Singapore through CAS, outside of it through Challenge Week, and within the SJI International community through Senior Council. Helping others and making a difference is really important to me. Not having a minimum grade requirement for the scholarship also helped to ensure I was never too pressured to only focus on grades and could develop in other areas.”

Sophuth Phon

Foreign Scholar, Class of 2019

Academic Scholar, Class of 2014

BA in Economics, Stanfor University, Class of 2019 PhD Candidate in Economics at Harvard University and Harvard Business School

”SJI International provided the sort of unparalleled holistic care that enabled me to develop as a whole person. Figuring out a direction in life past mandated education is difficult and bewildering, but having that strong sense of shared values really helped me – and continues to help me – ground my direction with purpose”

Bachelor of Arts in Geography at The State University of New York Geneseo (expected graduation: 2024)

“It’s quite the acatalepsy upon fully describing how impactful the SJI International scholarship has benefited me. Prior to this opportunity I never really knew my ambitions or how I want to spend my life meaningfully. The community has also been kind and caring to us international scholars. Leaving SJI International was especially hard when you are so attached to the loving community and people there.”

Alex Brown

Academic Scholar, Class of 2021

Currently serving his National Service (NS) duties at the Singapore Civil Defence Force as a Firefighter Offered to study Engineering (BA and Masters) at Christ’s College, University of Cambridge – 2024 entry after NS

“There is no doubt that I owe so much of who I am now and my incredible wealth of experiences to the SJI International scholarship and community.”