How to Participate
Outline of the Competition
1. You may choose to express your thoughts on the topic "Ideas of a University" through one of the following:
- A Poem
- A One-Act Play
- A Short Story
- An Essay
2. You may write in any of the four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil.
3. You may provide an English translation (optional).
4. Word limit:
- One-Act Play: Upper limit 5000 words
- Short Story: Upper limit 5000 words
- Essay: Upper limit 2000 words
Rules & Regulations
1. The competition is open to:
- Junior College/Polytechnic students
- Undergraduates/Graduate students studying in Singapore
- NUS alumni
2. Each competitor is allowed to submit only ONE entry.
3. The entry must:
- be typed in size 12 font
- be double spaced
- have page numbers
- have your NRIC/passport number. Please do NOT write your name on your entry.
4. The entry must be submitted in TWO HARD COPIES together with the official entry form to:
Dr Andrew Leng
NUS Centennial Writing Competition
University Scholars Programme
National University of Singapore
Block ADM
10 Kent Ridge Crescent
Singapore 119260 |
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5. Closing date for entries: 31 October 2005.
6. NUS employees, lecturers, professional authors, e.g. journalists, are not eligible to participate in this competition.
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