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 from NUS who are Singapore Citizens (SC) or full-time undergraduate students from partner universities who are nationals of the country they are coming from
- Have completed at least one year of study in NUS or partner university
- Have good academic performance (minimum CAP of 3.5 for NUS students and equivalent for overseas students)
- 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 and Requirements of TF-NUS LEaRN Award
NUS recipients of the award will receive up to S$4250 each and recipients from partner universities in ASEAN and Asia will receive up to S$6500 each. This award will help to cover airfare, accommodation, books and other expenses.
NUS accommodation will be arranged for incoming students from partner universities around Asia.
Reflections and 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 form small groups of 3 or 4 and give a presentation about their experiences, and project ideas that they would like to put into action at their home university and country.
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.
Incoming students will be attached to a NUS Volunteer Network student group. They are each required to spend a minimum of 15 hours on at least 1 community involvement project.
Host Family Programme:
Incoming students will be matched to a host or host family, where available. They are strongly encouraged to meet their hosts to network and build relationships through friendship among people from different cultures and to provide a sense of what local life is like in Singapore.
Exchange Application
NUS students
Apply through the faculties and schools
Incoming students
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 from NUS who are Singapore Citizens (SC) or full-time undergraduate students from partner universities who are nationals of the country they are coming from
- Have completed at least one year of study in NUS or partner university
- Have good academic performance (minimum CAP of 3.5 for NUS students and equivalent for overseas students)
- 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 and Requirements of TF-NUS LEaRN Award
NUS recipients of the award will receive up to S$4250 each and recipients from partner universities in ASEAN and Asia will receive up to S$6500 each. This award will help to cover airfare, accommodation, books and other expenses.
NUS accommodation will be arranged for incoming students from partner universities around Asia.
Reflections and 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 form small groups of 3 or 4 and give a presentation about their experiences, and project ideas that they would like to put into action at their home university and country.
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.
Incoming students will be attached to a NUS Volunteer Network student group. They are each required to spend a minimum of 15 hours on at least 1 community involvement project.
Host Family Programme:
Incoming students will be matched to a host or host family, where available. They are strongly encouraged to meet their hosts to network and build relationships through friendship among people from different cultures and to provide a sense of what local life is like in Singapore.
Exchange Application
NUS students
Apply through the faculties and schools
Incoming students
Application procedure (go to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ng.html#applicationprocedures)
Application outcome (go to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ng.html#applicationoutcome)
Note: All supporting documents should be sent to:
TF-NUS LEaRN Programme
C/O Ms Mandy SOH
Asia-Australasia Section
International Relations Office
National University of Singapore
3rd Storey Unit 03-03, Shaw Foundation Alumni House,
11 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119244
Enquires
Please email: LEaRN@nus.edu.sg
Website: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/intl/students/awards/LEaRN/index.html
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