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Why did you choose to pursue
studies in Food Science and
Technology?
Since young, I have been fascinated by food and
its relevance to our everyday life. While work-
ing at a gelato shop, I was taught by the gelato
master how he fi ne-tuned texture and taste
using various machinery and scientifi c theo-
ries. This sparked my interest in learning more
about food science and technology. My inter-
est grew steadily over my schooling years as I
actively strove to learn more through hands-on
research workshops with various Institutes of
Higher Learning. Moreover, Food Science and
Technology is a highly interdisciplinary course
that focuses on practical skills with direct tan-
gible benefi ts to society. Lastly, with new food
research and discoveries every day, I realised
that I would hardly get bored from studying A view from the top of the Höttinger Alm
this highly challenging and dynamic fi eld. Thus, after visiting an alpine cow ranch
it was a natural decision for me to pursue my
studies in Food Science and Technology.
production for my Final Year Project. With the
technical knowledge gleaned from my studies, Singapore
Share with us how you see I look forward to working with relevant local Sustainability
yourself contributing to SFA’s food stakeholders such as farmers and busi- Scholarship
work. nesses to increase the local production of food (Previously known
and promote the consumption of local pro-
As an SFA scholar, I see myself as a steward duce to fellow Singaporeans. This will help us as the National
of SFA’s mission and vision and will work hard achieve the “30 by 30” goal and reduce our reli- Environment &
towards helping to achieving them. Keeping ance on imports. Together with my colleagues Water Scholarship)
in mind SFA’s “30 by 30” goal of producing in SFA, I am excited to turn these challenges Germaine Thong
30% of our nutritional needs locally by 2030, into strategic advantages and boost Singa-
I geared myself to focus on the optimisation of pore’s food security. Age: 23
yield and nutritional content of local vegetable
Attained: National University
of Singapore, Bachelor of
Science in Food Science and
Technology

Now: Manager (Account
Management), Industry
Development – Farms
Department

From: Victoria Junior College

What’s your advice for aspiring
students looking to pursue a
scholarship and career with
SFA?
A scholarship and career with SFA will defi nite-
ly be a challenging yet rewarding journey. Do
give yourself time to fi nd out more about the
work that SFA does and whether it aligns with
Germaine (far right) with colleagues at a post-internship meal. your personal goals. If you relish the challenge
of safeguarding Singapore’s food security, the
SFA scholarship would be an ideal fi t for you!