Impact Stories

*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the students

 

I found out about the NBS Student Aid when I shared my financial issues with NBS student care ambassador. I required assistance in paying for my high medical bills, as well as for my daily expenses. Through the student aid, I was relieved of my financial burdens as the funding helped pay off my unpaid bills and even allowed me to set aside some funds to pay for upcoming semester bills . If you are facing financial burdens due to various circumstances, there is a team willing to help Just reach out and the team will find best possible ways to help you!

Claire*, AY2021 Intake, Double Degree in Business and Accountancy

Why I Give

Everybody should have a fair chance at education, regardless of their gender. And if I can contribute to help, why not?

Guan Guat Kuan, NBS Alumna 1993 and Cheong Mun Hong, NBS Alumnus 1989

 

 

Why Giving Matters

Passing on the gift of education

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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