National University of Singapore – TF LEaRN 2018

The Temasek Foundation International Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking (TFI LEaRN) Programme @ NUS is a programme that aims to nurture the next generation of Asian leaders by providing opportunities for cultural exchange, networking, community engagement and leadership development to students during their exchange at NUS. The Temasek Foundation International Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking (TFI LEaRN) Programme @ NUS nurtures the next generation of Asian leaders by providing opportunities for cultural exchange, networking, community engagement and leadership development.

Students who are nominated by their home universities in Southeast Asia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are eligible to apply.

For more information about TFI and the TFI LEaRN Programme at NUS, please visit the websites at http://www.temasekfoundation-international.org.sg/ and http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/fa/sch/in/tfilearn.html.

NUS Info sheet: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/doc/prog/sep/nus_sep_information_sheet.pdf.

PLACE AND DATE

The programme takes place at NUS during the students’ exchange in Semester 1 (August – December 2018).

PROGRAM OFFERED

  • Academic courses
    Students will take 3 – 4 modules in NUS and must obtain a minimum overall Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0 out of 5.0 during their exchange in NUS.
  • Community Involvement
    Students are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours on at least one community involvement project in Singapore.
  • Host Programme
    Students will be hosted by NUS TFI LEaRN scholars. Students can also consider joining the Host Family Programme and the Student Buddy Programme offered by the Office of Student Affairs and the faculties. Do note that home-stay is optional.
  • TFI LEaRN activities
    All TFI LEaRN activities are compulsory. These include the Introductory Briefing, Temasek Learning Journey, Service Learning Workshop and TFI LEaRN Young Asian Leaders Forum. Students are required to help organise the events, when called upon by the International Relations Office (IRO). The events will be held in Singapore.

SCHOLARSHIP

The award quantum for AY16/17 is S$6,500

The award will be disbursed in two installments, upon satisfactory completion of the programme.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

TFI LEaRN AY1819_Application Flowchart

   q Copy of passport
   q Latest transcript from the home university
   q Documentary evidence of academic awards
   q Documentary evidence of community service activities
   q Documentary evidence of leadership activities
   q Two letters of recommendation by character referees (from professional/academic/extra-curricular background)

   q If applicable, copy of TOEFL/IELTS/certified English language test by the home university – (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)

   q Curriculum Vitae
   q Motivation Letter
   q Certificate of Enrolment from faculty
   q Letter of Recommendation from academic advisor
   q Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
   q Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1) Submit the aforementioned documents to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-13) for internal review.

2) OIA staffs will evaluate your application.

3) Once you are selected as Nominated Student, you may continue apply online to National University of Singapore as for host university selection.

4) FINAL decision from National University of Singapore.

Please send all documents above in 2 COPIES to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) no later than March 13, 2018.