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Temasek Foundation Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking
(TF LEaRN) Programme 2013 @ National University of Singapore

Outbound Programme for NUS 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.

Selected students receive S$4,000-S$6,000 during their exchange

When does it take place?

The Outbound 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 partner universities in ASEAN and Asia (China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan). Please refer to the link for the eligible partner universities.

What is the content?

Academic Courses
TF Scholars must obtain a minimum overall Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.5 out of 5.0 during their exchange in the host university.
Community Involvement
TF Scholars are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours on at least one community involvement project in the host country.
Host Programme
While on exchange, TF Scholars are to source for host(s) at the host country, who can be in the form of a host family or a local friend. No home-stay is involved.
Upon return from exchange, award recipients are to play the role of hosts to inbound exchange students.
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.

Please take note of the programme schedule:

Activities	For scholars of Semester 1 (August - December 2013)	For scholars of Semester 2 (January - May 2014)
Introductory briefing	May 2013	September 2013
Service Learning Workshop	February 2014 (Recess week)	September 2013 (Recess week)
Temasek Learning Journey	April 2014	October 2013
ASEAN event	April 2014 (Reading week)	November 2013 (Reading week)

	Submission of Documents
		Photo-essay of your learning experience Community log sheet Academic transcript from the host university Online survey

	Promotion of the TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS
		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. TF Scholars are required to help promote the programme when called upon by IRO.

What does it include?

A scholarship of S$4,000 - S$6,000.

The scholarship will be disbursed in two instalments, upon satisfactory completion of the programme.

Available for NASA Award?

No. Scholars are already subsidized through the Temasek Foundation grant.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Be full-time coursework undergraduates who completed at least one year of study in NUS upon admission to the partner university;
Be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents;
Have a Cumulative Average Point of at least 4 (out of 5);
Have interest in community service as evidenced from participation in activities and projects in their home countries, and preferably have served in leadership positions;
Must fully commit to all aspects of the programme.

How do I apply?

Please submit your application form and all supporting documents to the NUS International Relations Office by the stipulated deadlines below:

(A copy of the application form can be downloaded here)

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

Application and outcome dates

Exchange period	Application period	Application outcome
Semester 1 (August - December)	8 - 30 March	End April
Semester 2 (January - May)	1st round of application :1 - 30 April 2nd round of application (if necessary): 1-26 August	Early September

Who to contact for more information?

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