Defence Scholarship 2026
9 September 2026
The Defence Scholarship Awards recognise outstanding students who have demonstrated academic excellence and strong leadership qualities. This year, 101 students received awards across eight defence scholarships, and will pursue their undergraduate studies at reputable universities in Singapore and overseas
Hwa Chong Institution is pleased to congratulate our students who have been awarded the 2026 Defence Scholarships.

Group photo with Principal Mr Lee Peck Ping, Deputy Principal Mr Ng Say Tiong, and our 2026 Defence Scholarship recipients.
The Defence Scholarship Awards recognise outstanding students who have demonstrated academic excellence and strong leadership qualities. This year, 101 students received awards across eight defence scholarships, and will pursue their undergraduate studies at reputable universities in Singapore and overseas.
The HCI recipients are:
1. Alvin Liu En Yu, PSC Scholarship (Engineering)
2. Asher Tan Shu Jie, Defence Merit Scholarship
3. Avril Ang Ying Xin, DSTA Scholarship
4. Chen Kay Den, PSC Scholarship (Engineering)
5. Gabriel Goh Hao Xiang, PSC Scholarship (Engineering)
6. Hu Yu Xin Juliana, PSC Scholarship (Engineering)
7. Kayla Wee Xin Ying, Defence Merit Scholarship
8. Kim Jun Yang, Defence Merit Scholarship
9. Liu Jie Xu, DSTA Scholarship
10. Or Zhi Heng, Bryan, DSTA Scholarship
11. Rachel Liang Fangyu, Defence Merit Scholarship
12. Tan Jing Jie, DSTA Scholarship
13. Tan Keng How, DSTA Scholarship
14. 2LT Jayden Chua Rui Wen, SAF Dentistry Scholarship
15. LTA Wee Cohen, SAF Merit Scholarship
16. ME4T Joy Choo Le Xuan, SAF Engineering Scholarship
17. OCT Clarice Lim Zhi Qian, SAF Merit Scholarship
18. OCT Engracia See Yun En, SAF Merit Scholarship
19. OCT Gu Ruishan, SAF Merit Scholarship
20. OCT Tristan Lock Chun Yu, The SAF Scholarship
We are proud of our students for this significant achievement and look forward to seeing them grow as leaders and contribute to Singapore’s defence and security in the years ahead.
Congratulations to all our recipients, and we wish them every success as they embark on this new chapter.
