Special Programmes (for Incoming Students)
Temasek Foundation Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking (LEaRN) Programme 2013 @ National University of Singapore
Inbound Programme for overseas students
What is this programme about?
With the aim to groom the leader in you, the TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS nurtures the next generation of Asian leaders by providing opportunities for cultural exchange, networking, community engagement and leadership development.
Students from ASEAN and China, India, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan are eligible to apply. Please click here for the attached list of eligible universities.
Selected students receive S$ 6,500 during their exchange.
When does it take place?
The Programme takes place during your semester exchange:
Semester 1: August - December
Semester 2: January - May
Where does it take place?
During your semester exchange in NUS.
What is the content?
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Academic Courses
TF Scholars will take 3-4 courses in NUS and must obtain a minimum overall Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0 out of 5.0 during their exchange in NUS.
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Community Involvement
TF Scholars are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours on at least one community involvement project in the host country.
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Host Programme
Inbound TF Scholars will be matched to a host, who is a former NUS TF Scholar. They are strongly encouraged to meet their hosts to network, build relationships and familiarise themselves with local life in Singapore. Do note that there is no home-stay involved.
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TF LEaRN Activities
All TF LEaRN activities are compulsory.
Examples of activities conducted are the Introductory Briefing, Temasek Learning Journey, Service Learning Workshop and an ASEAN event. Scholars are required to help organise the events, when called upon by IRO. The events will be held in Singapore.
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Please take note of the programme schedule:
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For scholars of semester 1
(August - December 2013) |
For scholars of semester 2
(January - May 2014) |
Introductory briefing |
August 2013 |
January 2014 |
Service Learning Workshop |
September 2013 (Recess week) |
February 2014 (Recess week) |
Temasek Learning Journey |
October 2013 |
April 2014 |
ASEAN event |
November 2013 (Reading week) |
April 2014 (Reading week) |
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- Photo-essay of your learning experience
- Community log sheet
- Academic transcript from NUS
- Online survey
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- Promotion of the TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS
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TF Scholars are required to share their experience and learning with fellow students in their home countries and with fellow LEaRN students through seminars and other platforms.
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TF Scholars are required to help promote the programme when called upon by IRO.
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What does it include?
A scholarship of S$ 6,500 by Temasek Foundation.
The scholarship will be disbursed in two instalments, upon satisfactory completion of the programme.
What are the eligibility requirements?
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Be nominated by your home university to participate in the TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS.
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Be a full-time coursework undergraduate who has completed at least one year of study in your home university;
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Must study in your country of citizenship;
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Within the top 10% cohort in academic performance;
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Be fluent in English;
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Have interest in community service as evidenced from participation in activities and projects in their home countries, and preferably have served in leadership positions;
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Must fully commit to all aspects of the programme.
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How do I apply?
Please note that only applications from students nominated by your office will be processed.
Nominated students are required to apply for both:
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- TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS and
- Non-Graduating Exchange (Hardcopy and online application) concurrently
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Students must be successful in their Non-Graduating Exchange application (No. 3-4 below) in order to participate in the TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS.
Please note the application deadlines and procedures for both semester 1 (August - December) and semester 2 (January - May).
Procedures
(Sem 1: August - December;
Sem 2: January - May) |
Students from ASEAN and India |
Students from Asia
(Except India) |
No. 1: Nomination
Nomination sheet provided
by the home university
Submission Dates |
Email to the TF LEaRN
Coordinator at NUS IRO
Sem 1: 11 March
Sem 2: 15 August
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Email to the SEP Coordinator
at NUS IRO
Sem 1: 15 March
Sem 2: 1 September |
No. 2: TF LEaRN
Programme Application
(Please provide the full set of documents even if some are duplicates of the documents of step No.4)
Provided by the nominated students
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TF LEaRN Nomination Sheet completed by the home university
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Copy of passport
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The completed TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS Application Form, with passport sized photo attached. Click here for the Application Form.
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Certified copies of your academic transcripts.
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'O' Level
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'A' Level / High School Certificate
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University transcript
(For all completed semesters)
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- Documentary evidence
from the last 5 years of
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- All awards (E.g. honors, distinctions, book prizes and scholarships)
- Community service activities
- Leadership experience
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- Motivation letter, as per section 9 of the Application Form
- 2 letters of recommendation, as per section 10 of the Application Form
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(Note: All documents are to be in
English. If not, please attach the original document with English translation, certified by the International Office
of your home university.
Submission Dates
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Send hardcopy to :
National University of Singapore
International Relations Office
(TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS)
3rd Storey Unit 03-03,
Shaw Foundation Alumni House
11 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119244
Sem 1: 1 April
Sem 2: 15 September |
Send hardcopy to :
National University of Singapore
International Relations Office
(TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS)
3rd Storey Unit 03-03,
Shaw Foundation Alumni House
11 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119244
Sem 1: 5 April
Sem 2: 1 October |
No. 3: Non-Graduating Exchange Application (Online)
Please submit together with NGE hardcopy documents, as per step No.4
Provided by the nominated students
(Opens on 21 March for semester 1 and 1 September for semester 2)
Submission Dates |
Online system here.
Sem 1: Before 1 April
Sem 2: Before 15 September |
Online system here.
Sem 1: 15 April
Sem 2: 1 October |
No.4: Non-Graduating Exchange Application (Hardcopy)
(Please provide the full set of
documents even if some are duplicates
of the documents of step No.2)
Provided by the nominated students
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- Copy of the Online Application Form generated from the application system, (Step No. 3) with recent passport-sized photograph attached
- Copy of passport page showing nationality and personal details
- Academic transcript(s) issued by the home university and endorsed with the university’s seal and official signatory (With English translation, if applicable). Only original academic transcripts of degree programmes completed and/or currently in progress will be accepted
- Letter from your home university’s Student Exchange or Study Abroad Office certifying approved exchange course type, duration of exchange and level of exchange (University, faculty or department). This is different from the TF LEaRN nomination sheet.
- Letter from the home university certifying your level of proficiency in the foreign language if you wish to read language modules in NUS (With prefix “LA”. E.g. LAC/LAF)
- Copy of TOEFL/IELTS - for applicants who wish to read law modules and are from non-English medium universities
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Submission Dates |
Send hardcopy to :
National University of Singapore
International Relations Office
(TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS)
3rd Storey Unit 03-03,
Shaw Foundation Alumni House
11 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119244
Sem 1: 1 April
Sem 2: 15 September |
Send hardcopy to :
National University of Singapore
Registrar’s Office
#UHL 04-01 University Hall
21 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119077
Sem 1: 1 May
Sem 2: 15 October
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When will I know the outcome?
With the above application schedule, you will be notified of the outcome via email by end-April and end-October.
Who to contact for more information?
For additional information or related queries, please click here.
