SCAL-Lu Ban Bursary Awards 
 

About SCAL-Lu Ban Committee

Master Builder Lu Ban (鲁班) (507–440 BC) is an innovator and structural engineer, he is revered as the patron saint of builders and contractors and a symbol of Chinese excellence. The SCAL-Lu Ban Committee is dedicated to honoring Lu Ban's legacy and preserving the tradition of his influence on the construction trade by playing an active role in granting bursary awards to both schools and individuals, contributing to the support and enhancement of their educational endeavors. The committee also supports the planning and execution of the yearly Lu Ban Birthday Anniversary Celebrations and ceremonial prayer. 

The annual SCAL-Lu Ban Bursary Awards are dedicated to providing financial support and motivating the school-going children of lower-income employees from SCAL member companies in their academic journey. 
The awards offered are as follows:

  • Primary: S$1000
  • Secondary: S$1500
  • ITE / Polytechnic / Junior College: S$2000
Applications for AY 2023 are open from now until 23 February 2024 15 March 2024 (FINAL EXTENSION).

 
Who can apply

To be eligible, applicants must: 
 
  • Employees of SCAL’s member companies and in the current employment for at least two (2) years, at the time of application. Please visit the SCAL member directory link HERE
  • Be either Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.
  • Recipients of the bursary must be children of the successful applicants.
  • Total gross family income should not exceed S$5,000.00 per month.
  • Academic results for AY 2023 will be one of the key criteria. Students who perform exceptionally well may be awarded with additional incentive.
*other terms and conditions may apply.


Applications

Applications for the SCAL-Lu Ban Bursary Awards for AY 2023 are now closed.  To be considered for AY 2024's applications, please register for interest below.