The Professor Saw Swee Hock Financial Assistance Fund
In 2022, the Singapore LSE Trust launched a bursary fund to provide financial assistance to Singaporean LSE students who have fallen on hard times and have an acute financial need. It is named in memory of the late Professor Saw Swee Hock, a distinguished alumnus, honorary fellow of the LSE, philanthropist and supporter of the Trust.
Caring for Singaporean students who are struggling financially through no fault of their own has been a cause close to the heart of Prof. Saw during his lifetime. It was his idea that the Trustees establish a bursary fund, and we are grateful for his family’s approval to lend his name to this fund.
The money for the fund was raised from the Singapore alumni community in 2021 through a campaign on the Ray of Hope fundraising platform and generously supported by the Singapore Tote Board.
The Fund is administered by the Singapore LSE Trust, and award decisions are made by a panel of Trustees, who are accountable to the Trust for their activities.
Applications for the Saw Swee Hock Financial Assistance Fund
The Fund can grant one-off awards of up to £10,000 per student to cover for unexpected financial hardship. Applications for the Saw Swee Hock Financial Assistance Fund must be made through the School’s Financial Support Office (FSO) through this link . With the student’s permission, FSO will forward their application to the Trust for further assessment and decision. Any payment will be made directly from the Fund.
Applicants for a financial hardship award from the Fund must be (1) Singaporean citizens, (2) current LSE students and (3) face unforeseen financial hardship, such as expenses for medical bills, family care or loss of income.
Donations to the Saw Swee Hock Financial Assistance Fund
The Trust welcomes any donations to Fund. If you want to donate, please use the Trust’s donation form (Google form) and indicate the Fund as the purpose of your donation.
Thank you!