About the Award
Funded by a generous endowed contribution by Ngee Ann Kongsi, the Award is given annually to an outstanding graduating Bachelor of Laws student from the Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL). The purpose of the Award is aimed at inspiring students to embrace a holistic education and all-round excellence.
The Award will be presented at the SMU Commencement Ceremony (YPHSL Undergraduate Ceremony).
Eligibility Criteria
The Kwa Geok Choo Top Law Student Award is given annually to the top performing full-time LL.B undergraduate who best meets the following criteria:
- Outstanding academic results (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.60)
- Outstanding leadership qualities
- Embraces and demonstrates the SMU CIRCLE (Commitment-Integrity-Responsibility-Collegiality-Leadership-Excellence) Values
- Active involvement in co-curricular activities; and
- Demonstrates a spirit of volunteerism by contributing to the community
The Award will only be given if there is a candidate of sufficient merit.
Benefits
Certificate and $5,000 Cash Prize
Application
Recipient will be determined by YPHSL.
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
This Award is made possible from the proceeds of a generous endowed contribution by Ngee Ann Kongsi.
Founded in 1845, the Ngee Ann Kongsi is a foundation that is actively involved in educational, cultural and welfare activities in Singapore. The Kongsi's engagement with larger community continues in present day and aligning with their vision to support education, the Kwa Geok Choo Top Law Student Award will recognize the holistic achievements of a Yong Pung How School of Law graduate at SMU. The award is named after the late Madam Kwa Geok Choo, who represents the contemporary Singapore woman, balancing the huge demands of being the wife of our former prime minister and a successful career in the legal sector. Other than this award, the Ngee Ann Kongsi made an endowed gift in 2007 to name the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium and the Ngee Ann Kongsi Annual Lecture Series.
