Impact Stories
*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the students
Why I Give
Why Giving Matters

For Mr Goh Soon Hong (NBS/1995), his reason for setting up a scholarship ran to one word: gratitude.
“Back in my time, you were considered extremely fortunate if you could go to university,” Mr Goh reminisces. “I benefited so much from having a good education, and I wanted to offer someone that same opportunity as well.”
A banking veteran with over 25 years of experience, Mr Goh became a new donor to NTU in 2023. He created the Yu En (育恩) Scholarship, which translated, means “gratitude for one’s education”. The scholarship, which prioritises talented but financially disadvantaged students in its selection process, provides a business undergraduate with S$10,000 annually across a period of four academic years.
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From Challenge to Opportunity

Kenneth Chow, a final-year Business Analytics student at Nanyang Business School (NBS), has always dreamt of studying abroad. Despite the odds, he’s now living that dream, spending a semester on exchange at WHU – Otto Beisheim Sc hool of Management in Germany. This experience has given him the chance to broaden his horizons, immerse himself in a new culture, and form meaningful connections. At the heart of Kenneth’s journey is a story of resilience, gratitude, and the power of community.
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