The Singapore Indian Education Trust (SIET) successfully concluded its 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 May 2026, marking the close of another impactful year and the completion of the current Management Council’s two-year term.
In his address to members, Chairman Mr Jayaprakash Jagateesan reflected on a year defined by financial resilience, sustainable growth and increased support for students. FY2025 saw SIET maintain a strong financial position, with total funds exceeding S$10.4 million, reinforcing the Trust’s long-term sustainability and stewardship.
FY2025 Impact Highlights
- Supported approximately 1,008 students through bursaries, study loans, grants and new assistance programmes.
- Assisted 832 students under the SINDA–SIET Tertiary Bursary Scheme, with total disbursements reaching S$1.19 million.
- Disbursed over S$1.6 million in study loans between 2023 and 2025, alongside targeted outright grants.
- Launched the PEI Bursary Scheme to extend support to students in Private Education Institutions.
- Strengthened digitalisation through enhancements to the Student Relationship Management (SRM) system, automation initiatives, Singpass integration and AI-enabled processes.
- Deepened partnerships with organisations including Sree Narayana Mission, SP Jain School of Global Management, Tamil Murasu and ITE College West.
- Strengthened governance and operational frameworks across board governance, HR, IT, PDPA, volunteer management and financial oversight.
- Continued to build institutional resilience through improved controls, systems and compliance practices.
The AGM also provided an opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of SIET’s donors, volunteers, interview panellists, sub-committee members, partners and supporters, whose commitment has enabled the Trust to expand its reach and deepen its impact on the community.
As SIET looks ahead, the Trust remains firmly committed to its mission of empowering students through education while upholding the highest standards of governance, accountability and stewardship.
We thank all the members and stakeholders for their continued trust and support, and look forward to building on these achievements in the years ahead
