22 August 2025
The Ngee Ann Kongsi has pledged a gift of S$4.8 million collectively to Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Temasek Polytechnic (TP), Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and Republic Polytechnic (RP). The gift will be channelled to the existing Global Entrepreneurship Award (GEA), which was set up and funded by The Ngee Ann Kongsi since 2022, to support students from the four polytechnics to participate in overseas innovation and entrepreneurship learning programmes such as internships, student exchanges and global exposure trips.
The Ngee Ann Kongsi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with each of the four polytechnics and will gift S$1.2 million per polytechnic over four years, starting from June 2026. Since its inception in 2022, more than 1,500 students have benefitted from the Award. With this renewed commitment, over 2,000 students are expected to gain overseas learning opportunities. The gift will ensure global opportunities remain accessible to all students including those from less privileged backgrounds.
From left: Ms Jeanne Liew, Principal and CEO, Republic Polytechnic, Mr Peter Lam, Principal and CEO, Temasek Polytechnic, Mr Chia Chor Meng, President and Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Lionel Yeo Hung Tong, Vice-Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Soh Wai Wah, Principal and CEO, Singapore Polytechnic, Mr Russell Chan, Principal and CEO, Nanyang Polytechnic.
From left: Mr Lionel Yeo Hung Tong, Vice-Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Chia Chor Meng, President and Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Soh Wai Wah, Principal and CEO, Singapore Polytechnic, Ms Tan Yen Yen, Director of Industry & Partnerships, Singapore Polytechnic.
From left: Mr Lionel Yeo Hung Tong, Vice-Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Chia Chor Meng, President and Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Peter Lam, Principal and CEO, Temasek Polytechnic, Mr Aw Tuan Kee, Deputy Principal/CEO, Temasek Polytechnic.
From left: Mr Lionel Yeo Hung Tong, Vice-Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Chia Chor Meng, President and Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Russell Chan, Principal and CEO, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ms Denise Leong, Senior Director (Student Affairs) & Registrar, Nanyang Polytechnic.
From left: Mr Lionel Yeo Hung Tong, Vice-Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mr Chia Chor Meng, President and Chairman of Donation & Charity Sub-Committee, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Ms Jeanne Liew, Principal and CEO, Republic Polytechnic, Mr Ashley Chua, Senior Director of Student Services, Republic Polytechnic.