Key facts
- Evelyn Clarissa Siregar, a 28-year-old Indonesian professional, sought crowdfunding for her MBA.
- Her target was over S$100,000 (US$78,000) for studies at Singapore Management University (SMU).
- Siregar expressed surprise at the scale of the backlash her unconventional request received.
For 28-year-old Indonesian professional Evelyn Clarissa Siregar, her crowdfunding appeal for an MBA in Singapore was a gamble. She hoped that making her dream public would open doors, despite the unconventional nature of her request for over S$100,000 (US$78,000) to fund her business program at Singapore Management University (SMU).
However, her appeal drew fierce online criticism, with some labeling her entitled and questioning her plans. Siregar stated she never anticipated the backlash to become so significant.