This programme is funded by Temasek Foundation to promote student exchanges between NUS and partner universities in ASEAN, India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. With the objective of grooming the next generation of Asian leaders from Asia with a special focus on the ASEAN region, the programme aims to sponsor 150 students for exchange and community involvement across Asia.

Up to 50 NUS undergraduates who are Singaporeans will spend a semester at partner universities in ASEAN, India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Similarly, up to 100 undergraduates from partner universities in ASEAN, India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan will be able to spend a semester at NUS.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be full-time undergraduate students who are Singapore Citizens
• Have completed at least one year of study in NUS
• Have good academic performance (minimum CAP of 3.5)
• Be proficient in English
• Be interested in community service as evidenced from participation in activities / projects, preferably in leadership positions
• Be prepared to make the adjustments necessary to live in a different culture and at a different pace of life
  

Terms of the Award

• NUS recipients of the award will receive up to S$4250 each.
• This award will help to cover airfare, accommodation, books and other expenses.

Requirements of the Award

• Community involvement:
• NUS students are required to contribute to the community in the host country by participating in at least 1 community involvement project. A minimum of 15 hours must be spent on this.
• This must be validated by documentary evidence, such as certificates or letters from organizations in which the service was rendered, which is to be submitted upon return, together with a summative report (elaborated below).
• Host Programme:
• NUS students are required to participate in at least 1 form of a host programme at the partner university. This can be in the form of a host family, exchange buddy or mentoring programme.
• Through participation in this programme, it is hoped that the students will be able to network and build relationships through friendship among people from different cultures and get an ‘insider’s look’ at local life.
• Reflections and Summative Reports
• Students are encouraged to write down their reflections about their exchange and community involvement experiences, either in journals or blogs.
• Students are required to write either a 2000-word report or a photo-essay of 1400 words with the use 10-12 well-chosen photos on their exchange, community involvement and host family experiences.
• TF-NUS LEaRN Leadership Forum/Session:
• Students are required to attend the forum (exception may be given to NUS students who may still be overseas on exchange on the date of the forum, given the disparity in some universities’ academic calendars with NUS academic calendar).
• Depending on the format of the forum/session each year, students may be called upon to give a presentation about their experiences, and project ideas that they would like to put into action at their home university and country. This may be an individual or group presentation.

TF-NUS LEaRN Award Application for Academic Year 2009/2010 Semester 1

Award Applications for NUS Academic Year 2009/2010 Semester 1 (August to December 2009) are now open. Students who are keen may submit their applications by 15 April 2009.

• TF-NUS LEaRN Award Application Form for NUS Students
  

Enquires

Please email: LEaRN@nus.edu.sg