About the Financial Award
Established in 2019, the Jay and Marilyn Ng Global Innovation Immersion Award is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. The objective is to motivate deserving students to immerse in a dynamic innovative and entrepreneurial environment, offering invaluable global exposure through a Global Innovation Immersion internship overseas that aligns with their passion and potential.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time undergraduates enrolled in any programme of study
- Any nationality
- Good character
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, leadership and communication skills
- Good record of co-curricular activity and/or community service involvement
Tenure and Benefits
$3,000 or $6,000 each, depending on internship destination (towards airfare, accommodation, and living expenses)
Application
Apply to the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Enquiries
Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Email: iie@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
Ng Jen Wei (Jay) is the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategic Business Development for Vitol Asia Pte Ltd. He is a director of Vitol Group’s board and member of Vitol Group’s Executive Advisory Committee. Jay is also a member the Advisory Board of Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University.
Tay Yue Koon (Marilyn) is the CEO and Managing Director AV Strategic Management Pte Ltd. Marilyn has extensive experience in audit, risk management and advisory services, having worked for various top companies like PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Keppel Corporation and OCBC Bank.
Having started from humble roots, both Jay and Marilyn fully appreciate that the lack of financial resources can often deprive young and talented individuals of opportunities to further their studies and pursue their dreams.
The couple is grateful for their blessings and are motivated to provide others with such similar opportunities. This gift to SMU is in celebration of their silver jubilee wedding anniversary. The couple sincerely hopes that these individuals can pursue their goals and contribute to society and to the development of Singapore.
