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Completing his bond with Spring Singapore will help him develop a dynamic spirit, says Mr Moh.
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MR MOH Wei Qun stands out among his peers for being a successful young entrepreneur running a small computer gaming business.
The 21-year-old is a firstyear undergraduate studying for a double degree programme in chemical engineering and business administration at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
It's all about good time management, says Mr Moh, who spends his days rushing between various classes at the NUS campus in Kent Ridge and his computer gaming shop at Outram Park MRT station. He operates the business along with three partners who are students from the other local universities and a polytechnic.
"There is no stress as I am happily able to juggle my heavy study load, run the business and spend time with my friends and family," says Mr Moh.
He aims to share his real life experience with other small and medium sized enterprises (SME) by setting up a consultancy service when he graduates in 2013.
Two years ago, news of NUS launching a double degree undergraduate programme caught Mr Moh's attention. He says: "It is a really great opportunity to be able to get two degrees in five years instead of having to spend four years each on both degree programmes."
"I believe that there will be a demand in the market for what I am studying."
When he was a student at Victoria Junior College, the head of its career development department had, in fact, encouraged Mr Moh to go for the double degree programme and apply for a Spring Singapore scholarship, which he described as "special".
"It comes with a two-year bond instead of the usual four years for local scholarships offered by other organisations," he explains.
"This is a big plus for me as after learning the ropes in Spring Singapore for two years and upon finishing the bond, I will be able to quickly become a full-time entrepreneur," he adds.
He says that Spring Singapore gives the scholarships to undergraduate students to groom them as future SME leaders.
"The two-year period in Spring will enable us to network and associate with real life entrepreneurs and develop a dynamic spirit in the process," says Mr Moh.
He considers himself fortunate to be in the pioneer group of 17 scholars who are bonded for just two years. He describes his scholarship as "generous" as it covers almost everything, including an overseas exchange programme.
He and the other scholars meet regularly for focus group discussions and exchange ideas, so that they can learn from each other's experiences. He says most of them are planning to undergo internships in their third year of studies to gain industry exposure.
Mr Moh began his studies at NUS in July last year, and is now doing the core engineering and business modules. "Both programmes are stimulating and very intense," he says.
Mr Moh is working with his partners to "increase our offerings in gaming and internet services, and computer repair work to grow our business".
The quartet makes just enough to break even. But like a true entrepreneur, Mr Moh is already looking at setting up another outlet as part of business expansion plans.