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MINDS was founded in 1962, and remains one of the largest charities in Singapore. Over 600 staff and 2,400 beneficiaries are a part of MINDS. Two other organisations, the Association for Persons with Special Needs and Metta School were formed as an offshoot of MINDS.
Association for Persons with Special Needs [24] Metta School [25] Grace Orchard School [26] SUN-DAC [27] Physical disabilities ... Very Special Arts Singapore [35 ...
The Ngee Ann Kongsi also provides a tertiary bursary and scholarship towards deserving Teochew students. Students that display good academic results, leadership skills and strong co-curricular records are eligible for the scholarship, while students with good academic results and have financial needs can apply to the Kongsi for bursary. [2]
International Nature Loving Association (Singapore), 14.9.2009; iPaLs; Islamic Theological Association of Singapore (Pertapis) Istavin Dynamics; Jenaris Home@Pelangi Village; Jewish Welfare Board; Jia Ying Community Services Society; Joy Centre; Joy Place - Centre for Children w/Special Needs; Ju Eng Welfare Association; Junior Chamber of Singapore
The government's plan, which was initiated in 2002, is to make Singapore a "Global Schoolhouse", attracting revenue-generating international students. [22] [23] [24] In 2002, the education sector accounted for 3.6% of Singapore's economy. The government's aim was to grow this sector to 5% of Singapore's economy over the subsequent decade. [22]
The SWD also did not provide provisions for special education and in fact, seemed to have the idea that children with special needs would "hinder the typical child's education." [ 1 ] The 1960s and 1970s, with Singapore's emphasis on economic growth, saw a new priority on rehabilitating disabled people so as to enable them to join and return to ...
The Queen's Scholarship was initiated by Cecil Clementi Smith, Governor of the Straits Settlements. It was awarded to the best performing student of the year by a special selection board. The Queen's Scholarship was abolished in 1959 and replaced by the Singapore State Scholarship when Singapore gained self-governance.
The SINDA Headquarters at 1 Beatty Road. The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is a charity for the Singaporean Indian community. Set up to focus on educational and socio-economic matters, its mission is to “build a well-educated, resilient and confident community of Indians that stands together with other communities in contributing to the progress of multi-racial Singapore”.