MP Attachment Programme

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Department/Committee/Team: BSP scholars enrichment programme

Leader(s): Yeo Peck Hong

Member(s): Cai Yifei, Qi Yan Ping, Luo Ziwei, Zhang Rong Hua, Sun Heyu

1. What was the current need/gap that you were addressing?
The BSP program addresses the need to nurture globally-oriented scholars who remain deeply rooted in Singapore’s context. Key gaps include limited exposure to local community challenges, difficulty bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world practice, and a lack of opportunities to cultivate empathy and civic awareness. The MP Attachment Programme fills these gaps by engaging students in grassroots activities such as Meet-the-People Sessions and community events. This hands-on approach enables students to observe governance processes, understand local issues, and contribute meaningfully to society, aligning with the program’s aim of fostering bicultural, socially-aware scholars grounded in Singapore’s unique socio-cultural fabric.

2.  How had it been experimented and enacted?
A total of 32 scholarship recipients are divided into six groups, with each group assigned to work with a Member of Parliament (MP) from a specific constituency. The primary activity involves participating in Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS), where students observe and support MPs in addressing residents' concerns. Additionally, some MPs invite students to attend community events within their constituencies, such as National Day celebrations and Mid-Autumn Festival dinners. In some cases, students are even invited to serve as volunteers at these events, further deepening their engagement with the community.

3.  Which group(s) had benefited?
Students (Selected Groups)

4.  What was the positive impact?
The BSP program emphasises cultivating local scholars who are well-versed in both Chinese and Western cultures, with a strong focus on bridging East and West. A key aspect of this lies in grounding students in Singapore's local context and deepening their understanding of the nation. The MP Attachment Programme offers scholars a unique opportunity to engage closely with grassroots organisations in Singapore, gaining insights into how these organizations address everyday issues. This experience also allows students to develop a deeper appreciation of the challenges faced by Singaporeans in their daily lives.

5.  What is a future need that this IdEas@work could meet?
Consider to start the programme in the first half of the year.


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