Three SMU students have been awarded the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities that recognises outstanding students with special needs. One of them is SMU student Brenda Khoo, who suffers from cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder affecting her mobility and hearing. She scored 10 As for her O levels, 5 As for her A levels and is now studying law at SMU.

The other two SMU students are Caleb Tay, who is visually impaired and Justin Kueh, who has profound hearing loss. Mr Kueh, who uses a hearing aid, is able to play the piano and double bass very proficiently and has even performed with various orchestras. He is currently studying politics, law and economics at SMU. Mr Tay, who is studying business management at SMU, suffers from an eye condition called Cone Dystrophy and he can see only people or things that are very close to him.