The Fund is set up largely to assist children and youth to realise their potential. In this regard, the Fund will

• facilitate the provision of formal and informal education for children and youths through preschools, schools and tertiary educational institutions, including the provision of buildings and related educational facilities.

• support education through the provision of prizes and scholarships.

• advance the involvement of youths in subjects relating, in particular, to engineering, humanities or accountancy;

• promote the development and education of youths through sport.

Currently there are two funds, namely:

Viriya - Shih Ping Scholarship & Bursary Award

The scholarship was set up in memory of the late Mr Tseng Shih Ping by his family members on 18th September 2003 to mark his 35th Death Anniversary. It is intended that this scholarship embodies Mr Tseng’s philosophy, particularly in the aspect of providing the additional means to lighten the burden of those deserving an education; however basic, can still contribute to an equal head start in life.

Viriya - Ong Kim Long Scholarship & Bursary Award

The late Mr Ong Kim Long passed away on 25 July 2010. In spite of his humble background and the lack of formal education, he wanted to ensure that every child will not be denied a good education due to financial constraints. Hence his family members donated every cent collected during their bereavement to embrace his value.

Scholarship

Objective

• To acknowledge and reward the students/ children registered in approved programmes of Viriya Community Services (VCS) for their excellent academic achievement in school

• To motivate and support the students/ children registered in approved programmes of VCS to strive for even greater achievement in their studies

Eligibility

• Applicant must be enrolled as students in Whispering Hearts Student Care Centre (WHSCC) for at least 12 months as of 31 October of the year of application or registered in approved programmes of VCS and achieved 90% attendance.

• Applicant must be a Singaporean citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident

• Applicant must be of age 7 to 14 years old

• Applicant must achieve band 1 in all school subjects during the school SA2 examination

• Applicant must possess good conduct as assessed by the staff of WHSCC or VCS, where appropriate.

• Parents of applicant must possess positive attitude and demonstrate good support as assessed by WHSCC or VCS

• Applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship and/or bursary (except for the Edusave Merit Bursary).

Quantum

• Three (3) months worth of fees chargeable at WHSCC

• The money will be used to offset the fees for the months of January, May and October in the year following the award. For other children, the money will be disbursed end December and to be used strictly for educational needs of the children.

Approval

Five (5) scholarship awards will be given out each year. The management committee of VCS will select and approve the five (5) recipients. Their decision is final.

Bursary Award

Objective

• To provide financial assistance to well deserving and bright children from low-income families

• To motivate and support students registered in approved programmes of VCS from low-income families to strive for greater achievement in their studies

Eligibility

• Applicant must be enrolled as students in Whispering Hearts Student Care Centre (WHSCC) for at least 12 months as of 31 October of the year of application or registered in approved programmes of VCS and achieved 90% attendance.

• Applicant must be a Singaporean citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident

• Applicant must be of age 7 to 14 years old

• Applicant must achieve a minimum overall score of 80% in all school subjects during the school SA2 examination

• Applicant must possess good conduct as assessed by the staff of WHSCC or VCS

• Parents of applicant must possess positive attitude and demonstrate good support as assessed by WHSCC or VCS

• Applicant must not be receiving any other scholarship and/or bursary (except for the Edusave Merit Bursary).

Quantum

• Three (3) months worth of fees chargeable at Whispering Hearts Student Care Centre

• The money will be used to offset the fees for the months of January, May and October in the year following the award.

• School pocket money $10 per month for 10 month (Exclude school holiday)

Approval

Ten (10) bursary awards will be given out each year. The management committee of Viriya Community Services will select and approve the ten (10) recipients. Their decision is final.