About the Award
Made possible by the family of the late Madam Helen Chua Chin Xiang, the Helen Chua Chin Xiang Best Senior Thesis in Sociology is aimed at motivating the University's exceptional talent in the School of Social Sciences (SOSS) at the School of Social Sciences, and spurring students to achieve greater heights of academic excellence. It provides recognition of excellence in the senior theses for students majoring in Sociology.
The award will be presented at the SMU Commencement Ceremony (SOSS Undergraduate Ceremony).
Eligibility Criteria
The award will be awarded to the top graduating Social Science student with first major in Sociology.
The award will be given only if there is a candidate of sufficient merit.
Benefits
Certificate and $1,000 Cash Prize
Application
Recipient will be determined by SOSS.
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
The late Madam Chua did not attend university as she left school after her "O" levels to support her family. A proud mother of two children, she suffered from heart failure and passed away in 2008 at the age of 42. During her years of fighting the illness, she showed remarkable courage and fortitude, which her family hopes will serve as an inspiration to future generations of SMU students.
