CPF top-ups, undergraduate scholarships: Edwin Tong unveils plans to boost sports in Singapore
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Balancing academics and sports hasn't been easy for Team Singapore fencer Juliet Heng, who is enrolled in the Business Studies course at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic via a through-train programme with the Singapore Sports School. The 19-year-old even tooCPF top-ups, undergraduate scholarships: Edwin Tong unveils plans to boost sports in Singapore
Balancing academics and sports hasn't been easy for Team Singapore fencer Juliet Heng, who is enrolled in the Business Studies course at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic via a through-train programme with the Singapore Sports School. The 19-year-old even took a gap year in 2023 for a break - but things will certainly look up if she gets awarded the new spexEducation Undergraduate Scholarship, an initiative announced by the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong today (Aug 21). To support high-performing athletes and para-athletes, several initiatives including the undergraduate scholarship and monthly CPF top-ups will be introduced, said Minister Tong. He was speaking at a post-National Day Rally engagement session for over 300 people at the Singapore Sports Hub. From Sept 1, all athletes pursuing their undergraduate studies or commencing higher education next year can apply for the spexEducation Undergraduate Scholarship, one that will cover expenses such as tuition fees and course materials. Read more