In June 2010, the Singapore Olympic Foundation (SOF) set up the SOF-Peter Lim Scholarship with a S$10-million donation from philanthropist and sports enthusiast, Mr Peter Lim. The gift remains the single largest donation in Singapore from an individual towards sports development.\u00a0 In 2019, Mr Lim renewed his commitment pledging an additional $10 million to continue the Scholarship from 2021 to 2030.<\/p>\n
The driving force behind the Scholarship is the desire to ensure that no promising young athlete who is committed to chasing his or her sporting dreams, should be hampered by financial restraints.<\/p>\n
From 2011 to 2023, 4,519 scholarships amounting to S$10.45 million were awarded to student-athletes from 54 sports.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”40″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” margin_top=”60″ el_class=”scholarships-table” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
The tenure of the Scholarship is one year<\/b>. The Scholarship has 4 categories. The cash award for each category of scholarship is as follows:<\/p>\n Good performance at interschool (minimal zonal) or equivalent competition\/s<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Good performance at interschool (minimal national) or equivalent competition\/s<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Good performance at\u00a0age-group, inter-school (minimal national) or equivalent competition\/s<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 18 years old and below as at 31 Dec 2023<\/p>\n<\/td>\n +<\/sup> Key considerations: Applicant\u2019s family income & sports performance.<\/em> The scholarship is awarded only to Singapore citizens who are either<\/b>:<\/p>\n Existing scholars who wish to apply for a renewal of scholarship must put in a fresh application when application opens for the year. Unsuccessful applicants of previous selection exercises are welcome to apply again if they meet the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n Special considerations will be given to athletes who require specific funding support which is not provided by existing schemes of the National Sports Associations (NSA) or Sport Singapore.<\/p>\n Interested applicants who are going to be enlisted or currently serving National Service are not eligible <\/em><\/strong><\/span>to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n Only sports that are competed at the major games are eligible to apply for the scholarship.<\/p>\n The applicant:<\/p>\n ** Applicants waiting for school postings can get their alma maters to endorse their applications.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The applicant:<\/p>\n The applicant\u2019s monthly gross per capita income (PCI) must not exceed the income limit set by the SOF. This income limit is subject to a regular review by the SOF Scholarship Committee\u00a0so as to preserve the relevance of the Scholarship.<\/p>\n PCI is computed based on the applicant\u2019s gross household income divided by the number of\u00a0living<\/em>\u00a0members in the\u00a0same<\/em>\u00a0household, including the applicant and his\/her parents, siblings and grandparents. For computation of the PCI, the applicant\u00a0must<\/em> submit either original or photocopy of the income documents.<\/p>\n The PCI will not<\/em> be revealed and is strictly confidential during the application period.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Important note:\u00a0<\/strong>Information of\u00a0both\u00a0parents\u2019 incomes must be furnished.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
\n Category<\/th>\n Student Status\/Age Group<\/th>\n Minimum Level of Sporting Achievements<\/th>\n Quantum<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Primary+<\/sup><\/strong><\/td>\n Primary school student<\/td>\n \n S$1,000.00 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Secondary+<\/sup><\/strong><\/td>\n Secondary school student<\/td>\n \n S$2,000.00 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n JC\/IP\/Tertiary+<\/sup><\/strong><\/td>\n Junior College, Integrated Programme (Yr 5\/Yr 6), Tertiary student<\/td>\n \n S$3,000.00 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n High Performance (U18)^<\/sup><\/strong><\/td>\n \n Commendable performance in regional\/international competition\/s<\/td>\n S$5,000.00 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n^<\/sup> Key considerations: Applicant\u2019s sports performance and potential.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nImportant Dates<\/h3>\n
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Updated as of 3 January 2024<\/em><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#eeeeee” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”40″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
Eligibility<\/h3>\n
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Details of Income Limit for Primary\/Secondary\/Junior College\/Tertiary Categories<\/h4>\n
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\n Reason<\/th>\n Documentary Proof<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Unemployment<\/td>\n CPF statement showing the contribution history in the last 6 months or latest IRAS tax computation statement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chronic illness of parent<\/td>\n Letter\/medical report by a medical doctor registered with the Singapore Medical Council<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Single-parenthood due to divorce or death<\/td>\n Court documents stating amount of financial contribution from former spouse or death certificate, where applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Other extenuating reason<\/td>\n Contact SOF\u00a0for assistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”4\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n How to Apply<\/h3>\n
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\nSingapore 397630<\/li>\nApplication<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Applications for Year 2024 have closed as of Thursday, 15 February 2024 at 4pm.<\/p>\n