“Coming from the Philippines, where opportunities for advanced research are limited, the support of IMCD Group – Singapore allowed me to pursue my academic goals on an international stage. For my family, it became a source of pride and hope, a reminder that hard work and dedication can lead to meaningful opportunities.

I am deeply grateful for the generosity of the IMCD Asia Scholarship, which has been more than financial assistance – it has served as a powerful reminder that someone believes in my potential, and that belief continues to inspire me. The support of IMCD has done more than fund my education, it has given me the confidence to follow a meaningful path, the encouragement to keep growing, and the opportunity to represent something greater than myself. Through the scholarship, they invested not only in my studies but also in the values I carry forward as a student and future scientist. Their vision of nurturing potential and creating opportunities is truly inspiring, and I am honored to be one of the many students whose lives they have helped shape. 

Throughout my studies, I have learned countless lessons. I discovered that taking risks is always worthwhile, as they often lead to unexpected doors and life-changing opportunities. Research, I learned, is not just about experiments or results, but about the process, about persistence when experiments fail, resilience when hypotheses must change, and adaptability when projects take unexpected turns. The academic journey is never perfect, but it is in the imperfection that growth happens. Over time, I found myself more capable, more confident, and braver in facing new challenges. Working at the intersection of plant molecular biology, materials science, and engineering also taught me that innovation often emerges when disciplines converge.

True creativity lies in viewing problems through new perspectives, and in bridging knowledge across boundaries,” Eden explains.