Applications for the PropNex Education Awards are closed. Successful applicants will be notified via email in June 2025. We thank all applicants for your interest.

PropNex Foundation

Recognising education as the cornerstone of empowerment, PropNex Foundation offer support to students across all levels, from primary to university. By enabling deserving individuals to access quality education and opportunities for growth, we champion the pursuit of knowledge as the foundation for brighter futures.

Established in 2025 in conjunction with PropNex’s 25th Anniversary, the Education Awards are dedicated to uplift students and empower families in Singapore, ensuring they have access to opportunities for education and well-being.

PropNex Education Awards

$1,000

Primary / Secondary

$2,000

Junior Colleges / Millennia Institute/ Institutes of Technical Education

$3,000

Polytechnics

$4,000

Autonomous Universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUTD and SUSS)

Criteria for PropNex Education Awards

  • Singapore Citizens or PRs

  • Students must be studying in Government/Government-Aided/Independent Schools (Primary or Secondary) under MOE; Junior Colleges; Institutes of Technical Education; Millennia Institute, Polytechnics or Autonomous Universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUTD and SUSS) in 2025.

    Graduating students who will not be attending school in 2025 are not eligible (eg. final year students in junior colleges waiting for results).

  • Gross Monthly Household Per Capita Income (PCI) does not exceed $2,000 or

    Gross Monthly Household Income does not exceed $7,500

Application

Note:
Applications for the 2025 PropNex Education Awards have closed.

Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the PropNex Foundation

The PropNex Foundation is a philanthropic initiative launched by PropNex founders, Mr Ismail Gafoor and Mr Alan Lim, with an initial endowment of $10 million, and plans to grow the fund to $25 million over 10 years. It reflects PropNex’s long-term commitment to giving back to society.

The Foundation focuses on supporting underprivileged students, advancing educational initiatives, and contributing to other meaningful charitable causes.

Returns from the Foundation’s investments will fund its programmes, ensuring sustainable support for beneficiaries over the long term.

The PropNex Foundation was officially launched in 2025 at PropNex 25th Anniversary event, graced by the President of the Republic of Singapore, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

About the PropNex Education Awards

The PropNex Education Awards provide financial assistance and recognition to students who demonstrate resilience and commitment to their academic journey, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.

Eligibility criteria are published during the annual application period and typically include Singaporean students who demonstrate financial need, strong character, and commitment to education.

In 2025, a total of 160 students were awarded the PropNex Education Awards, amounting to $254,000 in support.

Recipients are selected after a careful evaluation of all applications. Due to the high volume of submissions, only shortlisted applicants are notified. The final decision rests solely with PropNex, and the selection criteria are not disclosed.

We regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback or accept appeals. All decisions are final.

Yes. The Education Awards will be held annually, with plans to scale up support in line with the growth of the PropNex Foundation.


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For more information or updates, follow us on our official social media platforms or visit our PropNex Foundation page.