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SAWL Scholarship Fund

The Singapore Association of Women Lawyers (SAWL) Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for physically and/or intellectually disabled students in financially difficult circumstances.

We disburse about $200,000 to $250,000 worth of scholarships each year to students pursuing education at MOE secondary schools, Special Education schools, the Institute of Technical Education, junior colleges, polytechnics, or public universities in Singapore. We salute their courage and persistence in pursuing their education, through various challenges.

We are registered as a Charity with the Commissioner of Charities and hold Institute of Public Character status. This means donations are eligible for a 250% tax deduction i.e. 2.5 times the donated amount.

Our Patron is Ms Indranee Rajah (Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development).

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Who the Fund Helps

The Fund supports students with physical or intellectual disabilities, and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are enrolled in Special Education schools.

The students must be in need of financial assistance (Household Monthly Per Capita Income of $2,250 and below), and either Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

The students should also exhibit these qualities:

Passed most of their examinable subjects for their most recent examinations and are eligible to promote to the next level.
Demonstrated good character and attitude.
Demonstrated all-rounder qualities e.g. have unique skills, taken on passion projects, made special contributions to the community, embody a spirit of resilience, and show potential to contribute to society in future.

Students with potential to go on to ITE-level and above education, or to take on some form of employment will be at an advantage.

For more details on eligibility and criteria, please click here.

History

The SAWL Scholarship Fund, formerly known as the “Tan Ah Tah SAWL Fund”, was established in December 1987 under the auspices of the SAWL.

This was in memory of the late Honourable Justice Mr Tan Ah Tah, the first local-born person to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court in May 1955.

The late Honourable Justice Tan was one of SAWL's most ardent supporters in its early years.

The Fund is governed by Trust Deeds and administered by the following 8 Trustees, who will review applications based on the Fund’s criteria. The Trustees have the sole discretion to approve applications.