Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation

The Foundation was incorporated on 17 April 1968. Its objectives are:
To foster, develop and advance education of all kinds to improve the standard of human living and social well-being and the relief of human suffering in the Republic of Singapore.
To grant and finance scholarships for research and higher learning at renowned institutions in Singapore, UK, USA, Australia and elsewhere.

The Foundation's Scholarship contained generous provisions to cover airfares, tuition fees, a personal maintenance allowance and clothing grant and other costs.

Apart from the obvious requirements of an excellent academic record, character and personality, candidates were required to be Singapore citizens. Selection was made by the Public Service Commission, and since the earlier awards were for postgraduate studies they were sometimes of short duration, but all scholars were required to serve the Government for a number of years upon the completion of their studies.