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TAN KAH KEE FOUNDATION OFFERS ANOTHER POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HUMANITIES

Besides the annual Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship (TKKPS), the Tan Kah Kee Foundation will offer another postgraduate scholarship starting 2011, namely, the Tan Ean Kiam Postgraduate Scholarship in the Humanities (TEKPS). This new scholarship seeks to encourage Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents to pursue their Master or PhD degree in the field relating to the Humanities.

TEKPS is set up in commemoration of Mr Tan Ean Kiam, father of the late Mr Tan Tock San who was the founding chairman of the Tan Kah Kee Foundation. Mr Tan Ean Kiam (1881-1943), was a famous banker and community leader in pre-war Singapore. He was a director of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce as well as president of many established clan associations. In 1937, Tan Ean Kiam, together with five others of his contemporaries, namely Lee Kong Chian, Lee Chin Tian, Lee Choon Seng, Chew Hean Swee and Yeo Kiat Tiow, pooled their resources to acquire the villa that Dr Sun Yat Sen stayed while he was in Singapore. In 1938, Tan Ean Kiam became a committee member of the Nanyang Federation of China Relief Fund (NFCRF). Tan Ean Kiam served on the boards of numerous Chinese schools as chairperson and director. He donated generously to education. The newly established TEKPS is funded by the Tan Ean Kiam Foundation.

The selection for the TEKPS, as is the case for the TKKPS, is based on the applicant's academic achievements and commitment to serving the community. Both TKKPS and TEKPS do not carry any bond. Qualified applicants may apply irrespective of race, religion, age and gender. The application procedure and eligibility of TKKPS and TEKPS are the same except that TEKPS is focused on the field of humanities and applicants must study in universities in East Asia. Successful applicants of TEKPS will receive a one-off sum of S$10,000.

To apply, please submit the completed application form together with all supporting documents to the Tan Kah Kee Foundation.

The closing date for applications for both TKKPS and TEKPS is 6 Jun 2011.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in the month of either June or July 2011.

Application Details for Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship and Tan Ean Kiam Postgraduate Scholarship in the Humanities

Application Form

  1. Level, Field and Place of Study

    • Both scholarships are awarded for the pursuit, by research, of either a full-time Masters or PhD degree (but not by distance learning).
    • For applicants applying for the Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate scholarship, there is no restriction on the course of study. For the Tan Ean Kiam Postgraduate Scholarship in the Humanities, the field of study must be in the humanities.

  2. Eligibility

    Both scholarships are highly selective. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

    • Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident;
    • Outstanding academic record (minimum Second Class Upper Honours Degree or equivalent);
    • Strong interest in and commitment to serving the community;
    • Effectively bilingual.

    Applicants with the above status and qualifications can apply irrespective of race, religion, age and gender.

  3. Application Procedure

    Applicants need to submit the application form with a photo and attach of a copy of the following documents to the Tan Kah Kee Foundation:

    • GCE "O" and "A" level results or equivalent and transcripts of every completed year of study in College/University;
    • Letter of recommendation from current supervisor of undergraduate or postgraduate studies or employer;
    • Documentary evidence to prove that the applicant has been admitted to the stated college/ university for the course indicated on the application form;
    • Recommendation letter(s) or supporting documents (e.g. testimonials, press reports, samples of work, etc) regarding track record in community service or volunteer work

    Incomplete applications will be rejected. Regretfully, submissions will not be returned.

  4. Scholarship Fund

    • Successful applicants will receive a one-off sum of S$10,000 for studying overseas or S$7,000 for studying in local universities.
    • Both scholarships do not carry any bond.

  5. Application Period and Closing Date

    • Application period: 6 May 2011 to 6 June 2011.
    • All application forms with attached supporting documents must reach the Tan Kah Kee Foundation before the closing date of 6 June 2011.
      Address: Tan Kah Kee Foundation
      Level 1, 43 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089856
      Telephone: 6222 6620