Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MP, Dr Ng Eng Hen, said that poor students should not be disadvantaged in studies because they are poor.
He said that over $100,000 had been given out in subsidies to about 500 needy students in his constituency on Sunday.
He explained that over the last 5 years, his CCC has given out about $1 million in bursaries to students from low-income families.
Dr Ng urged residents to reach out to their MPs if they know of people in their communities suffering or struggling with financial difficulties.
The scholarships that the Bishan-Toa Payoh CCC has given out include for amounts from $100 to $5000.
“If we need to give more, we will find the money to give. We will do our part; students must do their part to work hard. Parents must do their part to take care of their children and encourage them to work hard. And when they succeed, they can give back to society,” said Dr Ng.
Related: EXPOSED: Govt gave $1M in Bursaries to S’poreans but $2B to Foreign Students