Educational advocate and philanthropist Dr Lillyn Teh has contributed an additional S$15 million to SMU to strengthen the development of future-ready talent at the intersection of technology and business. Her latest gift builds on her earlier contributions since 2024 and extends support to both undergraduate students and professional postgraduate learners. The gift will establish the Lillyn Teh Frontier Endeavour Scholarship, SMU's highest endowed merit scholarship for postgraduate learners, and expand the existing Lillyn Teh Endeavour Scholarship for undergraduates. The scholarships will both support 12 students annually in perpetuity, creating a sustained pipeline of talent equipped to navigate increasingly complex, technology-driven industries.
SMU President Professor Lily Kong said, "Dr Teh demonstrates what impact truly means – not only transforming individual lives but laying the groundwork for an ecosystem that will amplify the potential of generations to come. On behalf of the SMU community, I extend our deepest gratitude to Dr Teh for this extraordinary and enduring partnership. Her generosity, vision, and steadfast belief in SMU continue to inspire all of us to build for better, together."