UTR! Scholars Primed To Unleash Their Talents Overseas

Unleash The Roar! Overseas Scholarship

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4 talented youth footballers from Singapore Sports School were among 7 outstanding talents in Singapore to have been awarded the Unleash the Roar! Overseas Scholarship 2025. The scholarship, part of Singapore’s national project to elevate local football and groom talent for the future, provides these student-athletes with the opportunity to train and study abroad in top football environments. This experience is designed to hone both their sporting and academic abilities.


Seri Nurinsyirah Indra Saharen, Lamasan Chantale Rose Koh and Verona Lim Ruo Ya will be heading to the IMG Academy in the United States of America, while Eden Kei McCulloh will be shuttling off to Rayo Alcobendas and King’s College in Spain.

Defender Seri Nurinsyirah said, "Being among this year's UTR! Overseas Scholarship recipients is an incredible honour and a dream come true. I am very excited to learn from experienced coaches and players, improve my skills, and gain new experiences that will help me contribute back to Singapore football."


For Goalkeeper Chantale, gratitude defines her response to the scholarship. Inspired by the likes of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, she is hopeful to maximize the opportunity in the United States. Previously from CHIJ Primary Toa Payoh, Chantale is determined to develop her skills and take her performance to new heights. Chantale is also the first-ever goalkeeper, of any gender, to earn this scholarship.


Verona, who plays as a central attacking midfielder, winger, and striker, felt extremely happy and proud of herself to have come this far. “I’m also thankful for everyone who has been supporting me and helped me through this journey. I hope to become more physical and play with the A team one day," said Verona.


14-year-old attacking midfielder Edan Kei McCulloch is the youngest recipient of the scholarship to date. Edan shared, "I feel very proud knowing that everything I went through to get this scholarship had a great outcome and I’m looking forward to moving to Spain alongside all the other scholars. It feels very special to be among the others and I hope to also up my level in not only football but also my grades. One thing that I would like to achieve in my time there is lifting a trophy with my team and learning from all the culture and playstyle to make me a better player."

The scholarship is a key step in Singapore's efforts to nurture future national players. These young athletes will gain valuable experience and bring their sharpened skills back to local football. Their achievements show the strength of talent at Singapore Sports School and promise a bright future for Singapore football.