15/10/2026
Meet our OG Department Stores – Mr Tay Tee Peng Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award (DUSA) 2026 recipients!
Named after the late Mr. Tay Tee Peng, the founder of OG Department Stores, in recognition of a generous gift made by the Tay Family, DUSA is an annual award given to students who have shown great passion and motivation to contribute to society. Students are invited to submit their proposed community projects, and selected recipients are awarded SGD1,500 to carry them out, along with a cash prize of SGD1,500.
This year, our recipients are Carlline from NTU School of Biological Sciences, who led her project, Balik Kampoeng 2026: Boyolali, to address ecological vulnerabilities in Cluntang Village, Central Java, Indonesia.
Next, we have Andrei, from NTU School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, who launched Project Caridonum to address the need for greater public awareness of paediatric cancers. His project saw him working closely with ARC Childrens' Centre.
Lastly, we have Vanessa from NTU School of Biological Sciences , whose project, Bridging Generations: A Science-Based Approach to Active Ageing, brought together elderly participants and student volunteers to promote active ageing while enhancing social inclusion.
Read more of their projects at the link here: https://tinyurl.com/ybzsfcky