Our Scholars
Lisa Lim Yu Qi
PA Undergraduate Scholar Bachelor of Social Science inPolitical Science (Honours) National University of Singapore
"As someone who aspires to find a meaningful career, I was inspired to apply for the PA Scholarship and partake in PA's efforts in serving the community. Social support from family, community and the government are vital for all, and unfortunately, many Singaporeans lack this support in their lives. I hope that I can play a role in creating vibrant and cohesive communities in Singapore and build communities where people's relationships with their neighbours extend beyond mere geographical acquaintances, evolving into an extended social support network for one another."
Haimuel Matthias Wong-Asri
PA Undergraduate Scholar Bachelor of Social Science inEconomics Nanyang Technological University
"I learnt that there is greater depth to PA's work: it empowers everyone in the community to make a positive difference. It was the opportunity to give back to my community and Singapore that motivated me to apply for the scholarship."
Adelei Tock Kai Lun
PA Undergraduate Scholar Bachelor of Social Science inPolitics, Law and Economics Singapore Management University
"I was driven by a strong desire to serve the community and make a difference in the public sector. My time as an intern at North West Community Development Council (CDC) made me realise the importance of strengthening interpersonal bonds, and how that will impact Singapore's social compact. Being actively involved on the ground during my internship period and participating in various volunteering experiences solidified my aspiration to serve and give back to society. I believe there is no better way to achieve this than by directly addressing the needs of citizens and solving key challenges."
Prinita Mukherjee
Constituency ManagerZhenghua Constituency Office PA Scholar (Overseas), 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Cornell University
"The culture at PA is inclusive, collaborative, and passionate, with the idea of community truly woven into our work. Everyone is very sincere in their support, and I am grateful that I can always count on my colleagues to brighten my day at work, where we give one another a helping hand whenever someone needs it. It is all about working together to bring about a positive change, building strong relationships, and bringing people together to foster harmony and shared moments."
Edward Tan
Assistant Manager (SG Cares Office)[on secondment to MCCY] PA Scholar (Local), 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affiars Nanyang Technological University
"PA has a people-oriented and dynamic culture, where passionate officers work closely together to serve residents on the ground and plan for impactful programmes. Given that we work with Grassroots Leaders, community volunteers, corporates, agencies partners, community partners, as well as residents in our day-to-day work, PA also has a strong collaborative culture where we aim to work closely with the community in building social capital!"