SJI International hold fundraising events that raise significant financial support for the school and its programmes. These events include SINGALA, the 10th and 15th Anniversary Dinners and Charity Golf Events. We thank all our donors for their support.
On August 22nd 2024, our community gathered at the Goodwood Park Hotel for SINGALA IV: A Night in Old Shanghai, a scholarship fundraising gala dinner that brought together members of the Board of Governors and Committees, scholars, students, staff, parents, and friends of the school.
With the support of our community, we successfully reached our fundraising target, ensuring the continued growth of our Scholarship Programme...
The 26th of August saw the St. Joseph’s Institution International community come together for a memorable evening celebrating the school’s 15th Anniversary.
Attendees included school founders, members of the Board of Governors and Board Committees, students, staff and parents...
On June 9, 2019, SINGALA III, hosted at the Goodwood Park Hotel, marked a memorable celebration for the SJI International community. Guests, dressed in African-inspired attire, were welcomed by a vibrant Brazilian samba performance. The venue transformed into an African jungle, featuring lush foliage, animal-themed decorations, and a stunning auction area...
Law, Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, 2027
The scholarship gave me confidence and the encouragement to pursue my passions. My time at SJI International has instilled in me a value for learning and that education is a privilege. I continue to cherish the memories and the lessons I learned throughout my education and strive to carry them with me.
BA Law, The London School of Economics & Political Science, 2026
Learning not just how to learn but how to live was a key part of my education. The emphasis on mutual support concretised the ethos that my personal and intellectual growth was of paramount importance. The school taught me to mould my education to my strengths, instilling a passion to inspire those around me.
BA Law, University of Cambridge, 2027
I am grateful for the strong sense of academic responsibility instilled in me during my time at SJI International, especially as a scholar. The academic skills and values I acquired at SJI International have paved the way for an exciting new phase, and I hope to continue giving back to the community.
MA Engineering, Christ’s College Cambridge, 2028
There is no doubt that I owe so much of who I am now and my incredible wealth of experiences to the SJI International scholarship and community.
BA Urban Studies & Economics, Yale-NUS College, 2025
The scholarship offered an opportunity to fulfil my dream of studying the IB. I firmly believe that this was not just luck but a testament to the values that SJI International holds dear—to look at each student’s potential beyond their test scores and nurture the whole person. My time at SJI International truly expanded my horizons.
Neuroscience and Theatre, Bates College, 2025
SJI International and its scholarship provided me with a high-quality education that broadened my horizons and focused my passions. I am grateful to SJI International for moulding me into a well-rounded individual with strong values, enabling competence in learning, action, and service, much to my mother’s pride.
BA Preclinical Medical Tripos, University of Cambridge, 2023
I will always be incredibly grateful. The scholarship gave me a sense of belonging that I carry with me. Moving into clinical medicine in the UK, this has given me strength and my Lasallian values shape how I interact with people. SJI International allowed me to aim for excellence in a way I never thought I could.
BA Geography, State University of New York, Geneseo, 2024
It's difficult to fully describe how impactful the scholarship has been. Before this opportunity, I never knew my ambitions or how I wanted to live a meaningful life. The community has been kind and caring toward us international scholars. Leaving SJI International was hard because I had become so attached to the loving community.
BA Economics and Computer Sciences, Dec 2024
I am incredibly thankful to SJI International for providing a secure environment to explore various academic and non-academic interests, allowing me to understand the true essence of a love for learning.
MSc Maths & Theoretical Physics, Oxford, 2025; BA Physical Sciences, Yale-NUS, 2021; BA Physics, Utrecht University, 2023
The scholarship allowed me to explore my passions freely in the IB Program. I developed a profound love for physics. The personalised attention from the teachers shaped me into the always-curious physicist I am today, and I am deeply grateful for their guidance during my 2 years at SJI International.
Doctor, Frimley Park Hospital, UK;
MBChB, University of Sheffield, 2024
Through my time at SJI International, I have learned to approach life holistically. As a good clinician, I must have robust clinical knowledge and be present, listen, and serve with kindness and humility. Recognising the generosity of others who believed in my potential instilled a strong responsibility to pay it forward.
Device Technologies; BA Aviation & Int Business, Edith Cowan, 2022; MA Accounting, Kaplan Business School, 2023
Thanks to the SJI International Scholarship, I was able to study abroad and gain independence. As the first Sri Lankan female scholarship recipient, I faced challenges, but found support from my peers and the staff. I still maintain connections with those who helped shape me into who I am today.
MSci Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry,
BA Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, Imperial College London, 2023
The scholarship provided me with a unique opportunity to navigate the challenging yet unforgettable IB programme. My pursuit of chemistry at university is rooted in the passion instilled by my HL Chemistry teacher. The kindness and compassion from my peers and teachers bolstered my courage, and I am very grateful for this opportunity.
UBS, Global Markets Analyst; BA Finance & Business
The scholarship helped me discover numerous career options through the alumni network, teachers, and university counselling staff. It enabled me to pursue my passion for mathematics and macroeconomics and transform it into a fulfilling career in Financial Markets. Moreover, it has enabled me to form meaningful relationships that I still cherish.
Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company;
BA Economics, University of Toronto, 2022
The education I received at SJI International played a crucial role in shaping my professional journey. I am extremely grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity provided by the scholarship programme for me and my siblings. It has truly opened up the world for us.
Graduate Design Engineer, Dyson;
BA Engineering, 2023 and MSc Management of Technology and Innovation, 2025, NUS
Getting a scholarship to complete my IB Diploma Programme at SJI International opened many doors and allowed me to make valuable connections I still cherish today.
Mechanical Engineer, Standard Bots;
BA Mechanical Engineering, MA Mechanical Engineering, UCLA, 2022
The scholarship provided numerous opportunities that helped me reach where I am today and instilled in me a desire for giving. Now that I have joined the workforce, I am able to pay it forward by giving back to other organisations. Receiving it was truly a gift.
Import and Export Consultancy in Tokyo;
Japan Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, 2022
The scholarship changed my life. It enabled me to study abroad and master my second language, allowing me to explore more knowledge and meet people from diverse backgrounds. The school transformed me from a shy person who never took risks to someone ready to take risks. Without the scholarship, I couldn't have come this far.
Content Mgmt Analyst, Wolters Kluwer;
MSc Entrepreneurship & Global Marketing, HK Baptist University
Every time I reflect upon an opportunity that comes to me in Hong Kong, I find myself thinking it wouldn’t have come to me if I hadn’t been at SJI International in the first place. And for that, I am always grateful.
Master of Nursing Practice, Monash University, 2024;
BSc Physiology, University of Melbourne, 2020
The SJI International scholarship allowed me to broaden my horizons, challenge myself, and improve. It was an essential stepping stone, providing an irreplaceable and priceless experience.
Biotechnologist, Takeda Manufacturing Singapore Pte Ltd;
BA Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, NUS, 2021
At SJI International, my teachers believed in me and understood my potential, sometimes more than I did. Someone was always pushing me to progress, giving me the confidence to take on challenges and be open to taking risks. The support I received from the community helped me receive a Merit Scholarship at NUS.
PhD Business Economics, Harvard Business School; British Politics, Oxford, 2017; BA Economics, Stanford, 2019
“SJI International provided unparalleled holistic care, enabling me to develop as a whole person. Figuring out a direction in life beyond mandated education is difficult and bewildering, but having a strong sense of shared values helped me to ground my direction with purpose and continues to do so.”
Software engineer; BSc Mathematics & Computer Science, University of British Columbia, 2018
Receiving the scholarship was transformative. It was more than just financial —I could pursue my dreams and challenge myself in an environment that nurtured academic and personal growth. The school pushed me to develop a passion for learning that I carry with me today. My scholarship to UBC was a direct continuation of the journey that began at SJI International.
Solicitor; BA in Economics & Management, Oxford; Diploma in Law, University of Law
I am extremely grateful as this allowed me to push myself and achieve my potential.
Manager, Programme Evaluation, Ministry of ND; BA Anthropology, Yale-NUS College, 2018
The IB exposed me to many new things, and I learned a great deal from it. Organising events, planning Challenge Week, balancing schoolwork, CCAs, and volunteering pushed me to manage different aspects of my life.
Judicial Law Clerk, Supreme Court, Canada;
Doctor of Law, 2022; BA Int Relations, 2017 - U of Toronto
The generous scholarship I received has opened many doors in our lives. My family will forever be grateful to the school and its most generous donors for this life-altering gift.
Lawyer, Drew & Napier LLC; Yale-NUS College (BSc.), NUS Law (LLB)
My time at SJI International provided me with a safe and nurturing environment where I made lifelong friends and explored my passions. The education I received at SJI International gave me opportunities to explore my various interests and provided the foundation for my current career as a lawyer.
Manager, Hub Strategy, EDB; MPhil, Cambridge, 2020, BA Classics, Oxford, 2019
The scholarship still means the world to me! It gave me the chance to join a principled and eye-opening community that taught me to expand my horizons, while keeping the common good in mind. I still live by the foundations impressed upon me by SJI International, especially "enter to learn, leave to serve".
Services Office, Rolls-Royce; BA Mechanical Engineering, NUS, 2016
The scholarship was a turning point in my life which opened up so many avenues for me. I would have never got to where I am today, without the scholarship and the Lasallian way of education. It paved the way for a wide range of opportunities.
Education Associate, SDGHI;
MA Public Health, BSOH, 2022; BAPsychology, Yale-NUS College 2018
The scholarship allowed me to step outside the predetermined pathway of Singaporean education, expand my horizons, and carve my way. And I've been carving my way ever since.
Boston Consulting Group; MBA, INSEAD, 2020; BCom Finance & Economics, University of Toronto, 2016
The scholarship was a truly life-changing experience! I am extremely fortunate to have studied at SJI International and met lifelong friends. The scholarship I received opened many doors for me, giving me access to a world-class IB Diploma, which set the stage for the rest of my higher educational journey.
Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, HK;
BA Jurisprudence, University of Oxford, 2016
SJI International was integral to forming who I am, how I think and the values that are important to me. The scholarship was an acknowledgement of how far I have come in SJI International and a challenge to explore and grow further.
PhD, Economics, UC, 2023; MA in Science, Agriculture, & Applied Economics, UIUC, 2017
Receiving the SJI International Scholarship opened my eyes to a new vision of education where I could be a lifelong student, not just someone who is good at meeting certain criteria. Taking on the IB Diploma Programme formed the foundation for my future path, including pursuing a rigorous academic career.
BSc Biochemistry, Minor Stats UBC Vancouver, 2015; Doctor of Medicine, MUN 2021
The scholarship gave me the opportunity to discover my strengths, form friendships, and establish a foundation for personal growth during my university years.
Senior Asst Director, MOE, Singapore;
BA Acc & Finance, SMU; MAE, University of Michigan, 2016
The scholarship allowed me to experience an education centre on the joy of learning, rather than for grades. SJI International has inculcated in me a passion for lifelong learning - to always learn something new and improve myself.
Teacher of Economics, SJI International; Bachelor of Economics, The University of Queensland, 2013
My experience as a student at SJI International was transformative and played a pivotal role in my decision to pursue a career in education.It has always been my dream since graduating to return, and I am overjoyed to finally be teaching at SJI International.
Co-founder, Elegant; AI Lead, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson;
BA Jurisprudence, Oxford; LL.M., Columbia University
The courage and the skills to tread the path less taken!
Bachelor of Laws, SMU, 2014; Graduate Diploma in Social Work, NUS, 2021
SJI International has taught me to recognise the value of each person. There is so much more to education - creativity, passion, attitude, civic-mindedness, and more. It helped me to develop a greater empathy for others. When I started practising law, I realised I wanted to do more to help people in trouble.
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