Harvard Prize Book Award: Celebrating Jayasudha

We are proud to celebrate Jayasudha Ramaswamy, recipient of the prestigious Harvard Prize Book Award 2024/25, presented by the Harvard Club of Singapore. This award recognizes students who exemplify excellence in service and leadership, alongside a deep commitment to caring for their communities — values that Jayasudha has consistently embodied throughout her time at CJC.

As Vice-President of the Interact Club, Jayasudha demonstrated servant leadership that was both heartfelt and impactful. She led a book donation drive to support literacy efforts for children in Nepal, rallying her peers to contribute meaningfully to an international cause. She also spearheaded Project Merakee, a student-led initiative in partnership with Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD), raising awareness and funds for abandoned animals while fostering empathy and civic responsibility within the college.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Jayasudha was awarded both the CJC Merit Award (Service) and the Outstanding CCA Award (Interact Club) during College Day. She also completed the requirements for the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold, and returned earlier this year to share her journey with the current JC1 cohort — inspiring them to pursue their goals with purpose and compassion.

Jayasudha’s achievements are a testament not only to her personal drive and compassion, but also to the support and guidance of her Home Tutor, Ms Meiqi, and her CCA Teacher-in-Charge, Ms Yuni. Their mentorship played a vital role in nurturing her growth as a leader committed to living out our College values of Truth and Love.

We celebrate Jayasudha for her unwavering commitment to service, and for inspiring those around her to lead with heart and purpose. Congratulations, Jayasudha, on this well-deserved honor.