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About BEACON

Key Beneficiaries

18-25 years old

Be Empowered and Active to Contribute to the Nation (BEACON),  is a scholarship and leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond in Singapore. Through a combination of structured training, community service, and hands-on learning, BEACON provides scholars with exposure to real-world leadership scenarios. The program encourages active engagement and fosters collaboration, allowing scholars to build strong networks with peers, mentors, and industry leaders worldwide.
BEACON also offers continuous leadership development through workshops, mentorship, and professional guidance.

Key Beneficiaries

18-25 years old

Partner Universities

National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore

Singapore Management University
Singapore Management University

Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Nine Characteristics of Future Leaders

Integrity
Integrity
Grit
Grit
Innovative
Innovative
Empower Others
Empower Others
Care for Others
Care for Others
Self Awareness
Self Awareness
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Continuous Learning
Continuous Learning
Driven
Driven

Our Impact

45

Active Tanoto Scholars

225

Community of Tanoto Scholars and Alumni

3

Partner Universities

45

Active Tanoto Scholars

225

Community of Tanoto Scholars and Alumni

3

Partner Universities

Key Activities

Leadership Development Training and Workshops

Leadership Development Training and Workshops

The training and workshops under BEACON help to sharpen the soft and leadership skills of Tanoto scholars. Conducted by professional trainers, they expose scholars to broader concepts and training in leadership and service.

Project Sukacita

Project Sukacita

A ground-up programme, Project Sukacita was founded by Tanoto scholars in 2012 as a community service initiative to uplift the lives of under-privileged communities in Singapore and beyond. Through volunteering, Tanoto scholars hone their leadership skills, gain broader exposure and share their values with partners and beneficiaries. Over 2022 and 2023, Tanoto Foundation scholars worked in partnership with Singapore non-profit organisation Heartware Network to empower senior citizens through workshops held at community clubs. The workshops focused on issues facing senior citizens like dealing with diabetes, falls and managing hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

Tanoto Scholars Annual Networking

Tanoto Scholars Annual Networking

The Tanoto Scholars Annual Networking (TSAN) event is held annually with an aim to forge strong bonds among Tanoto scholars and alumni in Singapore. This serves as a good platform for Tanoto scholars to meet with Tanoto Foundation’s leaders, welcome new scholars, network and learn from our distinguished speakers on various topics such as leadership and lifelong learning.

Tanoto Scholar Association

Tanoto Scholar Association

Tanoto scholars and alumni are encouraged to enhance their skills by connecting with a network of peers and fellow alumni. Together, they strive to be catalysts for positive change in society.

Community Voices

“The Tanoto Scholarship gave me opportunities to lead, stretch myself, and meet amazing people”

Vincent Wise

NTU, BA. Economics, Class of 2021, Singapore

“I am honored to be a Tanoto Scholar, and glad that I also had the chance to work with the Foundation in pursuing a good cause”

Mandy Foong Shi Yun

NUS YLLSOM, MBBS, Class of 2022, Singapore

“I am very thankful to be a part of Tanoto Foundation family and to have a donor that really cares about nurturing student growth in leadership”

Charlie Angriawan Oei

SMU, BSc. Computer Science, Class of 2022, Singapore

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