15 years, many facets, one light.

Since its founding in 2 November 2011, the NUS Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Programme has been nurturing generations of community-minded undergraduates to learn with, lead alongside, and serve communities in Singapore and beyond. As we mark 15 years in November 2026, we celebrate our learning journey with partners, honour our values and achievements, and chart the way forward for NUS students in community development.

The NUS Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre offers both a Certificate and a Minor Degree in Community Development and Leadership. To date, 370 students have been awarded the Certificate in Community Development and Leadership and 59 of these students also received a Minor Degree in Community Development and Leadership.

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From 2011 to 2026

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Established Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Program (CTPCLP)

Housed within and supported by the University Scholars Programme (USP) in the early years, the first batch of students consisted of 40 fellows under the directorship of Associate Professor Albert Teo

Official launched of the Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre (CTPCLC)

Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ho Bee Land Limited, presented NUS with a gift of S$5 million to scale up the Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Programme to benefit more NUS students

Dr. Chua Thian Poh conferred Honorary Doctor of Letters at NUS Commencement

Mr Chua Thian Poh, Founder of Ho Bee Group was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters, the University’s highest honour, at the NUS Commencement Ceremony 2019.

Launched Minor Degree in Community Development & Leadership

Expanded the two-module Certificate Programme into a full-fledged Minor Programme including several new elective modules

CTPCLC Alumnus, Lim Wei Jie received the NUS Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Wei Jie awarded for his distinguished achievements in his social enterprise startup, Foreword Coffee

CTPCLC Alumnus, Khoo Yi Feng received the NUS Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Yi Feng has been honored with the prestigious National University of Singapore 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

Celebrates 15 Years of Community Development and Leadership in NUS

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Chua Foundation for its steadfast support and vision; to the NUS community of leaders, colleagues, and collaborators; to CTPCLC alumni and students who embody the Centre’s spirit; and to our community partners and friends who have journeyed with us over these 15 years. Your trust, generosity, and dedication have shaped CTPCLC’s story—and together, we look forward to the next chapter of learning and impact.

The Chua Thian Poh Story

Join the 15th Anniversary Celebrations

To celebrate 15 years of growth and connection, we’re bringing the community together through a suite of celebratory activities —from artistry to reflection and messages to our future selves.