David Marshall Prize for Top Student in Criminal Law

About the Award

The David Marshall Prize for Top Student in Criminal Law is given annually to recognise exceptional students pursuing the undergraduate degree in the Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL). The award is aimed at encouraging students to attain greater heights of academic excellence.

Eligibility Criteria

The award will be given annually to a student who best meets the following requirements:

  • Exceptional academic results in the Criminal Law course
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.40
  • Demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities
  • Actively involved in co-curricular activities
  • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident

The award will only be given if there is a candidate of sufficient merit.

Benefits

Cash Prize: S$2,000

Application

Recipient will be determined by YPHSL.

Enquiries

For Application Enquiry:

Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg

For Award Enquiry:

Mr Kenneth LIANG
Yong Pung How School of Law
Email: kennethliang@smu.edu.sg

About the Donors

This award is made possible from the proceeds of an endowed sum of $50,000 donated by:

  • Mr Harry Elias
  • Mr Frank Benjamin
  • Mr Joseph Grimberg
  • Mr Victor Sassoon
  • Mr Joe Benjamin
  • The Estate of Jacob Ballas
  • The Estate of Reuben Manasseh Meyer Trust 

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