The Temasek Foundation International Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking Programme @ Nanyang Technological University (TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU) is funded by Temasek Foundation. The goal of this scholarship programme (TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU) is to build bridges among student leaders in Asia, with an aim to achieve the following:
1. Develop a global mindset by acquiring a better appreciation of another culture, lifestyle, language, and enriching their leadership skills.
2. Form a sustained network amongst regional LEaRN participants.
3. Work together towards regional connection and development of Asia.
4. Build capability and learn whilst involved in the immersion programme.
TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU serves to provide a total experiential learning platform for the talented young leaders of the future from Asia, an opportunity to immerse a semester at NTU.
The total experiential learning platform is achieved through the amalgamation of semester course work, community service learning, cultural exchange activities, projects and host family experience in Singapore. Asian undergraduate students selected to participate in TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU will develop a strong sense of crosscultural intelligence, gain a global mindset with sustained network of friends for regional networking among the development of Asia. 40 selected Asian undergraduate students will be offered to study a semester at NTU with tuition and living
expenses covered.
Applications for AY 2019, Semester 1 (26 July – 6 December 2019) are currently open!
No. of Awards: The TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU programme is only offered in Semester 1. Up to 40 TF Intl LEaRN scholarships will be awarded for AY2019-2020.
Quantum:
- Each TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU grant is tenable for one academic semester at NTU in Singapore.
- Each TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU grant (up to S$6,500) is aimed at subsidising the TF Intl LEaRN Scholar’s airfare, accommodation, living expenses (including books and transport), and programme fees. It shall cover the following:
- Economy Class air ticket subsidy of up to S$1,000 (applicable for travel from home country to Singapore and back)
- On-Campus Accommodation Fee
- Living cost of S$2,500 (through 2 disbursements – August & endOctober)
- Programme Fees (e.g. tuition fees, activities, projects, etc.)
- On-campus accommodation is guaranteed for all TF Intl LEaRN scholars.
Invitations for nominations and applications will be emailed to the International Relations Office of NTU’s Asian Partner Universities for internal dissemination.
Eligibility
- Open to nationals of member countries of Asia (except Singapore) to pursue a semester of coursework at NTU.
- Applicants must be a full-time Undergraduate student in one of NTU exchange partner institutions.
- Have completed 2 semesters of study at home university, with proof of results.
- NTU will only review student applications that are nominated and formally submitted to NTU Office of Global Education & Mobility Education (OGEM) by the exchange coordinators of partner universities.
- Each NTU partner institutions should not submit more than number of nominations requested. A selection process (see page 10) will be held and only selected candidates will be awarded the scholarship.
- Each nominee should be from different faculty/schools within the nominating university.
- Applicants should possess the following:
a) An excellent academic record – within the top 5% of cohort
b) A very good command of the English Language (see “English Proficiency Requirement” on page 5)
c) Hold leadership positions in any of the university student activity clubs and/or involved in community service - A Recommendation Letter from a faculty of the host institution and a CV of the nominee’s accomplishments.
- See below for the requirements of the TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU programme and the required documents for the
application.
Requirements
A. Semester Course Work
LEaRN scholars must take a minimum of 12 AUs (approx. 3 to 4 examinable courses) and maximum 20AUs (approx. 4 to 5 examinable courses). Students are not allowed to audit any subjects. They should also aim toexcel in the courses chosen.
B. TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU Events & Activities
LEaRN scholars are required to participate in ALL activities such as Orientation, Friendship Day, Singapore Tour, Networking Session and Farewell Event organised during the semester.
C. Reflections and Journal Reports
LEaRN scholars are required to periodically write down their reflections as well as to produce a journal with photos of 1,500-2,000 words at the end of the TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU on their Singapore immersion, community service learning, projects and host family experiences.
D. Community Service Learning
Apart from semester course work at NTU, each LEaRN scholar is required to spend a minimum of 15 hours on community service during the semester.
E. LEaRN Mentor Programme
Each LEaRN scholar will be paired with a NTU faculty mentor to cultivate a deeper understanding of living and studying in Singapore. LEaRN scholars are strongly encouraged to continue to be engaged with their mentors and fellow LEaRN scholars following the end of TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU programme.
F. LEaRN Projects
To hone their leadership and project management skills, LEaRN Scholars will be divided into 3 core project teams to work on projects such as the Memoir, Video and the Farewell event. Each team will work on their respective projects to conceptualise, plan and execute the project, with guidance provided by NTU’s Office of Global Education & Mobility.
G. Temasek Learning Journey
LEaRN scholars must be prepared to attend a 1-day programme or two half-day programme to learn more about the work of Temasek Foundation International and the Temasek group of companies. The programme includes visits to flagship Singapore companies such as Singapore Power, Singapore Airlines, and CapitaLand etc.
H. International Leadership Forum
LEaRN scholars are required to participate in the 1-day TF Intl LEaRN Leadership Forum. This forum brings together inbound and outbound scholars to present their views around a chosen theme and gives them the opportunity to network and exchange views and ideas with industry professionals around the theme.
I. TF Intl LEaRN Sharing Sessions
After the TF Intl LEaRN @ NTU Programme, LEaRN scholars must be prepared to:
– share their LEaRN experiences through seminars, blogs, university websites, presentations at their home
university and country.
– stay in touch with their fellow scholars and mentors.
– periodically complete online surveys regarding their progress and development.
Application Process
- Only applicants who have been officially nominated by their home institution to study at NTU via the TF Intl LEaRN Programme @ NTU are allowed to apply.
- Applicants are required to complete the online application form and upload all required documents.
- Application Link: https://venus.wis.ntu.edu.sg/NG_APP/Pages/Login.aspx
- In the online application form, please indicate that you are applying for the ‘LEaRN Programme’ found on the Home University tab, under Student Category.
- LEaRN applicants should select at least 10 undergraduate courses during application stage for NTU school’s review and approval. This is to ensure that you have an adequate number of approved courses prior to arrival at NTU. (Max. 20AUs; approx. 4 to 5 courses to be approved)
- LEaRN scholars are strictly prohibited from applying for postgraduate courses or restricted programmes (see page 5). *Note: LEaRN scholars must register and complete a minimum of three (3) to four (4) examinable approved courses at NTU (minimum of 12 AUs) with proven results attained during the LEaRN programme.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
All required information and documents as follows must be submitted online together with the application form:
- Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
- Certificate of Enrollment from faculty
- Choice of at least 10 undergraduate courses for NTU School’s review.
- Scanned copy of the latest official transcript (signed by the Registrar and includes home university’s seal) in English, reflecting all courses taken in PDF format (<600kb).
- Clear, coloured passport-size photo in JPEG format (<60kb; 400(W) x 514(H) pixels)
- Scanned copy of passport information page in JPEG format (<200kb). We need this information to prepare your Student Pass application. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the commencement of the programme in NTU.
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format (<600kb)
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. GCE ‘A’ Level General Paper, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT1, IB, and MUET)
- A 200-word letter written by the applicant on why he/she deserves to be part of the TF Intl LEaRN programme. (List the leadership roles that you are currently undertaking, including involvement in any form of social or community service. In the application portal, look for the tab “Attachments”, then upload your letter under “Other Documents”.)
- A Recommendation Letter from a faculty of the home institution and an outline of the nominee’s accomplishments. (Upload your letter under “Other Documents”.)The mailing of original documents (hard copies) is NOT required. Above documents are to be uploaded to the application portal by Friday, 5 April 2019.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Submit the aforementioned documents to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-12) for internal review.
- OIA staffs will evaluate your application.
- Once you are selected as Nominated Student, you can proceed with the online application.
- FINAL decision from NTU.
Please send all documents above in 1 hardcopy to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-12) and softcopy (compiled in 1 PDF file) to scholarship@ugm.ac.id no later than April 4, 2019.
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