SMU alumna Veronica Shanti Pereira is a record-breaking Singaporean track-and-field athlete who is hailed as one of the greatest sportspersons in Lion City’s history. Shanti, who graduated from the SMU School of Accountancy in 2021, was the first recipient of the SMU Yip Pin Xiu Scholarship. As per its criteria, a full scholarship was granted to her for her outstanding achievements in sports. It was launched in 2016 by SMU and named after five-time Paralympic Games gold medallist swimmer Yip Pin Xiu, who is an alumna of the University.
Prestige Online (Jun 1) 
Prestige Online (Jun 1)