Tanoto Foundation

BEACON

Leadership DevelopmentScholarships
BEACON

About BEACON
Key Beneficiaries
18-25 years old
Be Empowered and Active to Contribute to the Nation (BEACON), is a scholarship and leadership development programme designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond in Singapore. Through a combination of structured training, community service, and hands-on learning, BEACON provides scholars with exposure to real-world leadership scenarios.

The programme encourages active engagement and fosters collaboration, allowing scholars to build strong networks with peers, mentors, and industry leaders worldwide. BEACON also offers continuous leadership development through workshops, mentorship, and professional guidance.
Key Beneficiaries
18-25 years old

Partner Universities

National University of Singapore, School of Medicine

Singapore Management University

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Nine Characteristics of Future Leaders
Integrity
Grit
Innovative
Empower Others
Care for Others
Self Awareness
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Continuous Learning
Driven

Our Impact
14
New Tanoto Scholars
45
Tanoto Scholars active students
208
Tanoto Scholars
14
New Tanoto Scholars
45
Tanoto Scholars active students
208
Tanoto Scholars
14
New Tanoto Scholars
45
Tanoto Scholars active students
208
Tanoto Scholars

Key Activities
Leadership Development Training and Workshops
The training and workshops under BEACON help to sharpen the soft and leadership skills of Tanoto scholars. Conducted by professional trainers, they expose scholars to broader concepts and training in leadership and service.
Project Sukacita
A ground-up programme, Project Sukacita was founded by Tanoto scholars in 2012 as a community service initiative to uplift the lives of under-privileged communities in Singapore and beyond. Through volunteering, Tanoto scholars hone their leadership skills, gain broader exposure and share their values with partners and beneficiaries. Over the past years, Tanoto Foundation scholars worked in partnership with Singapore non-profit organisation Heartware Network to empower senior citizens through workshops held at community clubs. The workshops focused on issues facing senior citizens like dealing with diabetes, falls and managing hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
Tanoto Scholars Annual Networking
The Tanoto Scholars Annual Networking (TSAN) event is held annually with an aim to forge strong bonds among Tanoto scholars and alumni in Singapore. This serves as a good platform for Tanoto scholars to meet with Tanoto Foundation’s leaders, welcome new scholars, network and learn from our distinguished speakers on various topics such as leadership and lifelong learning.
Tanoto Scholar Association
Tanoto scholars and alumni are encouraged to enhance their skills by connecting with a network of peers and fellow alumni. Together, they strive to be catalysts for positive change in society.

Community Voices
“The Tanoto Scholarship gave me opportunities to lead, stretch myself, and meet amazing people”
Vincent Wise
NTU, BA. Economics, Class of 2021, Singapore
“I am honored to be a Tanoto Scholar, and glad that I also had the chance to work with the Foundation in pursuing a good cause”
Mandy Foong Shi Yun
NUS YLLSOM, MBBS, Class of 2022, Singapore
“I am very thankful to be a part of Tanoto Foundation family and to have a donor that really cares about nurturing student growth in leadership”
Charlie Angriawan Oei
SMU, BSc. Computer Science, Class of 2022, Singapore

11 Februari 2025