Giving and Naming
Giving to NUS FST
NUS FST is committed to nurturing the best professionals and future leaders to support the global challenges and competitions faced by food industries. Our dedication is in the pursuit of excellence in education and research that brings a significant impact on the well-being of our societies.
In the mission to support, empower and transform students, we emphasize on a holistic education experience. We value all individuals; hence, personal developments as well as financial needs are always given attention. At the same time, we are also playing active role in addressing global pressing issues on food threat and safeguarding our food system. The support in funding for resources are needed to facilitate the growth and development of NUS-FST and expedite the pursuit of these national goals.
Thus, the need for philanthropy support is necessary to value-add higher learning and education for students. We believe that the act of giving will make a difference and impact, not only on the students’ life but also advancement in Food Science and Technology as well as Nutrition and Health for the nation. In addition, we also hope that the culture of giving will continue to inspire others in the community and encourage the flourishing of compassion in the next generation.
Existing Support
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FST Student Fund
This is a donation fund set-up by the FST Alumni Group to render help to FST students who need financial assistance as well as rewarding academic excellence. The first award named “PJ Barlow Book Prize” was set-up in 2006 in honour of Dr. Philip J Barlow for his directorship and contributions towards pioneering the FST Programme (1999 to 2006). In 2009, FST commemorated its 10th Anniversary and the alumni group initiated a second round of fundraising for the fund to benefit more students. Today, this fund continues to support student awards, and special top-up or ad-hoc request for students in financial need.
Food Science & Technology Fund
This is a general donation account for FST student and education support. The account was set-up during the Programme’s inception in 1999. Donation was called to assist the Programme’s development and student financial aid support. These include financial assistance to students on bursary, awards, field trips, immersion programmes or enrichment programmes. Besides, it is also for additional resource support whenever the need arises such as improving facilities for better study environment or tools to enhance learning and inspire students.
FST Endowment Fund
In commemoration of FST 20th Anniversary, FST and its alumni established a Bursary Endowment Fund with the aim to support financially challenged students in view of the increase enrolment and number of needy students. The FST Alumni Endowment Fund, led by Daniel Chia, was successfully set-up through collective efforts from our alumni, staff, volunteers and various donors and philanthropic organisations who came forward to make this possible. The strong support from NUSS, its senior members, the Tote board and the Government’s matching funds helped doubled the funds raised and enable a stable interest to be earned every year. The spending for all awards can be leveraged on yearly interest and the support to needy can be sustained and perpetual.
- To support research in areas of Food Science and Technology as well as Nutrition and Health Promotion
- To support student advancement for holistic education, and make the academic initiative or enrichment programme accessible to all students despite of financial factor.
- To make a positive difference by enhancing leadership and learning excellence, while augmenting curriculum development and academic research.
- To support prizes or awards to talented students to pursue their education in fullest potential and achieve their career goals.
- Leave a Legacy. Your gift is an enduring one which benefits not only one life. That one life has the potential to add value to the wide community and benefit the nation.
- Multiply Your Impact. If you are a Singapore tax resident, your gift will enjoy government matching and is eligible for a 2.5 times tax deduction.
- Receive Recognition. Your gift will gain acknowledgment through our various publicity channels.
- Any amount to support bursary awards or student advancement
- Support for research or professorship
- Support for facilities or building naming
- Gift with a named fund:
| Naming of Fund | |
| XXX Medal or Prize | ≥ 15k (expendable), ≥ 75k (endowed) |
| XXX Bursary | ≥ 45k (expandable), ≥ 150k (endowed) |
| XXX Scholarship | ≥ 45k (expandable), ≥ 150k (endowed) |
| XXX Faculty Research Fund/ Professorship |
≥ 250k (expandable) |
There are three existing funds that you can choose to donate to.
1. FST Student Fund (For student awards and bursary top-up)
This is a donation fund set-up by FST Alumni Group to render help to FST students who need financial assistance. The first bursary award was set-up in 2006 in honour of Dr. Philip J Barlow for his contribution and first directorship to pioneer the FST Programme (1999 to 2006). In 2009, FST commemorated our 10th Anniversary and the alumni group initiated a second round of fundraising to this account to benefit more needy students. The awards under the name of “PJ Barlow Book Prize” (Bursary) and “FST Alumni Bursary” were offered annually till 2019. Due to exhaustion of the funds, this account is now only used to support special top-up or ad-hoc request whenever the need arises, such as Covid moment support, supplement for other bursary awards when the support from other bursary awards are deemed insufficient for needy students.
2. Food Science and Technology Fund (For education, student and programme needs)
This is a general donation account for FST student and education support. The account was set-up during the Programme’s inception in 1999. Donation was called to assist the Programme’s development and student financial aid support. These include financial assistance to students on bursary, awards, field trips, immersion programmes or enrichment programmes. Besides, it is also for additional resource support whenever the need arises such as improving facilities for better study environment or tools to enhance learning and inspire students.
3. FST Endowment Fund (Bursary for needy students only)
In commemoration of FST 20th Anniversary, FST and its alumni established a Bursary Endowment Fund with the aim to support financially challenged students in view of the increase enrolment and number of needy students. The FST Alumni Endowment Fund, led by Daniel Chia, was successfully set-up through collective efforts from our alumni, staff, volunteers and various donors and philanthropic organisations who came forward to make this possible. The strong support from NUSS, its senior members, the Tote board and the Government’s matching funds helped doubled the funds raised and enable a stable interest to be earned every year. The spending for all awards can be leveraged on yearly interest and the support to needy can be sustained and perpetual.
Under the FST Alumni Endowment Fund, so far, there are nine sub-naming awards established in recognition of their significant contributions.
- FST Alumni – NUSS Bursary (2 Awards)
- FST Alumni – Quantedge Foundation Bursary
- FST Alumni – Vitagen Bursary
- FST Alumni – Pioneer Class & Staff Bursary
- FST Alumni – Prima Bursary
- FST Alumni – Seng Sock Kin Bursary
- FST Alumni – Life3 Biotech Bursary
- FST Alumni – Kimly Bursary
- FST Alumni – Ong Bee Lian – Department of Biological Sciences Bursary (open to Life Science students only)
- FST Alumni – Shirley Santoso Bursary
We welcome more naming awards, please contact chooilan@nus.edu.sg or food@nus.edu.sg if you are interested.
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