About the Award
Established in 2012, the Yu Xin Community Leadership Award aims to motivate the exceptional student talents at the Singapore Management University to achieve excellence in community and leadership endeavours.
Eligibility Criteria
- With demonstrated excellence or made significant community service contribution in the following areas in Singapore:
- Elderly, or
- Persons with disabilities
- Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial needs in the event there are more than two candidates contending for the Award
The awards will only be given if there are candidates of sufficient merit.
Benefits
Certificate and $1,500 Cash Prize
Application
- Applications will be invited in Term 2 annually
- Interested applicants must provide documentary evidence in support of fulfilment of eligibility criteria
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
Established in 2012 by SMU alumnus Mr Gao Lu, the Yu Xin Community Leadership Award and Project Grant and the Shu Li Sports Excellence Award respectively motivate exceptional student talents at the University in community service and in sports. These awards and project grant are to spur students to greater heights of excellence, as well as provide recognition to outstanding students in both community leadership and sports.
A Chartered Financial Analyst, Mr Gao Lu graduated from the University in 2007 and is a senior executive in the finance industry. These awards and project grant are to honour his parents Mr Gao Shu Li and Madam Ding Yuxin. The senior Mr Gao was a surgeon in Navy 401 Hospital, China and Mrs Gao was a teacher at Qingdao Jiayuguan Primary School, China.
