About the Financial Award
Established in 2010, the Yangzheng Foundation Bursary (formerly known as Yeung Ching Foundation Bursary) aims to provide equal access to higher education at Singapore Management University through financial assistance to full-time undergraduate students in need.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates enrolled in any degree programme
- Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- With demonstrated financial needs (gross monthly per capita household income not exceeding $1,900)
- Demonstrated excellence in areas of student life and/or community involvement
- Preference will be given to students from minority groups
Benefits
- $8,800 (towards subsidised tuition fees)
- Tenable for one year of study
Conditions of Award
- May be in concurrent receipt of a government bursary, subject to fulfilment of its eligibility criteria
The Recipient must not hold any other awards of similar nature during the tenure of the Award, except with the prior written approval of the University
Application
Shortlisting of candidates for consideration will be from the list of applicants applying for SMU-administered bursaries in the year of award.
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
In 1819, following the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles, many Chinese migrants arrived in search of job opportunities. While some eventually returned home, many chose to settle permanently, building their fortunes as entrepreneurs. During the British colonial era, basic needs such as education and healthcare were often unmet. In response, the Chinese community came together to raise funds and establish trusts to build schools, hospitals, and cemeteries, laying the foundation for a better future for their descendants.
In 1905, the Cantonese community established Yeung Ching School (养正学校) in Chinatown to provide primary education. The name “养正” signifies the nurturing of young minds with proper values. To ensure the school’s financial sustainability, properties were acquired in 1924 to generate rental income and support operational expenses.
In 1988, the school became a government-aided institution under the Ministry of Education. It was relocated to Serangoon and renamed Yangzheng Primary School
(养正小学).
In 1990, the Singapore courts empowered the trustees to convert the Yeung Ching School Fund into the Yeung Ching Foundation, now known as the Yangzheng Foundation, to expand its contributions to society.
The Foundation’s mission is to promote, foster, and improve education in Singapore. It provides financial support to needy students and contributes to charitable organizations that aid in the social development of the community. Over the years, many schools, universities, hospitals, and charities have benefited from the Foundation’s generosity—continuing a proud legacy of community care and educational advancement.
