Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands and its parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp have committed more than SG$2 million (US$1.57 million) to assist the next generation of hospitality professionals by way of a second run of the Sands Hospitality Scholarship program.
This follows what MBS described as a successful US$1 million program that was launched in 2022.
The new and enlarged program, running from 2026 to 2029, is expected to benefit over 160 Singaporean students pursuing hospitality or tourism courses.
In extending the program, MBS this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding with seven Institutes of Higher Learning, including new member Institute of Technical Education and existing members Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and Singapore Institute of Technology.
The program will be complemented by MBS’s participation in the Singapore Industry Scholarship (SgIS) by the Ministry of Education, facilitated by the Singapore Tourism Board, supporting scholarships for 10 undergraduates over the next three years.
At a ceremony held on Tuesday, MBS also inked an industry-first partnership with TomoWork’s Talent Uplift Programme to extend academic support through scholarships for 15 undergraduates with disabilities or tailored assistance needs.
“From day one, we understood that building a world‑class integrated resort also meant developing quality hospitality talent for Singapore,” said MBS Chief operating Officer, Paul Town.
“Over the past 16 years, we’re proud to have helped so many team members grow their careers with us and contribute meaningfully to the industry. By co‑creating value with educators and industry partners, MBS and our parent company Las Vegas Sands are strengthening talent pipelines and supporting Singapore’s vision to hone a skills‑first society. As we prepare for our next phase of growth, we remain focused on investing in our people – the single greatest contributor to exceptional service.”
Tuesday’s ceremony saw recipients from the first iteration of the Sands Hospitality Scholarship, launched by MBS and LVS in 2022, presented with certificates at the Sands Future Talent Ceremony.
They are part of more than 100 Singaporean students pursuing hospitality and tourism‑related programs across six Institutes of Higher Learning to have benefitted from financial support and meaningful industry exposure through a series of networking and engagement opportunities at MBS.
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