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EMPOWERING YOUTH LEARNINGS

                          — THE TAN CHIN TUAN FOUNDATION



                          Established by the late banker and philanthropist Tan Sri (Dr) Tan Chin Tuan, the Tan Chin Tuan
                          Foundation (TCTF) has contributed significantly to Singapore’s educational landscape since
                            1976. Every year, the Foundation continues the founder’s legacy of supporting lifelong
                          education through a range of scholarships and awards; recognising the achievements of
                          exceptional students with good character and conduct; and enabling them to reach their full
                          potential in society.

                          NAFA is unquestionably grateful to be one of the many educational institutions receiving
                          tremendous support from the Foundation. Since 2007, the Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship for
                          Creative Education and Tan Chin Tuan Merit Award have provided financial assistance for
                          NAFA students with exceptional talent. 176 students have benefited from the Foundation’s
                          support to date.

                          The TCTF is a strong advocate of empowering youths to contribute to their community and
                          pay it forward to others who need assistance. This could be through community work or
                          industry projects which help make a difference in society. NAFA alumna and TCTF scholar
                          for 2013 and 2014, Tran Thanh Xuan, is one shining example.

                          Tran began volunteering in 2013 with TCTF’s programmes. In 2015, Tran took the initiative
                          and put together a piece for TCTF’s annual concert — More than Words: Be The Change
                          We Can Be. Over the course of two months, Tran choreographed and taught 16 students
                          from Morning Star’s centres at St. Joseph’s Institution Junior and Primavera to present an
                          angklung performance at the concert.
                          “The experience of volunteering with TCTF has taught me many things — to be confident,
                          to be curious, to develop myself in multi-disciplines, to be objective in my self-reflection,
                          to boost proficiency in my profession with full attention, and the importance of contributing
                          back to the community. Thank you, Tan Chin Tuan Foundation, for giving me such a wonderful
                          experience and amazing memories!”



































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