Office of Student Life (OST)

Campus Project Fund

The Fund promotes student involvement and contribution within SUSS by creating opportunities for students to initiate and lead projects. Students are encouraged to initiate projects with the following outcome:

• Demonstrate at least one core value of SPIRIT: Spirit of Learning, Passion for Community, Integrity, Respect and Trust, Innovation for Excellence and Teamwork
• Build or increase sense of belonging of students within the SUSS Community
• Promote social inclusion and cohesion among students

Students/Student Groups should adopt sustainability practices (i.e. reducing the consumption of single-use disposables and encouraging the usage of reusable items) into their projects.

Quantum & Coverage

Campus project fund seed funding can be used for

• Event logistics, equipment and materials
• Refreshments (for participants only)
• Publicity (production of posters, EDMs, photography etc)
• Prizes

Successful student group applicants will receive funding support of up to 100% of the supported cost or $500 per project (whichever is lower). 

How to Apply?

To apply for the Campus Project Fund, students must submit the following documents to the Office of Student Life:

1. Campus Project Subsidy and Proposal Form
2. Annex A: List of Participating Students
3. Annex B: List of Items and Budget Breakdown
4. Annex C: Programme Outline (if applicable)

Applications should be submitted at least two months before the proposed event date. 

Please note that there is a maximum number of projects SUSS can support each year.

Example of Past Initiatives

• Fitness Fiesta 2022: A collaboration between SUSS OWLs and various CGs, the event encouraged fitness in a fun and engaging manner through the various activity stations. The aim was to promote physical and mental well-being through engaging in sports/physical activities, impart important values that students can gain through sports/physical activity, and served as an avenue for students to relieve stress before the upcoming exam period.
• SUSS Mascot Challenge 2017/2018: A student-initiated project that was conceptualised to bring together the SUSS Full-time students in spirit and identity. The aim was to have a SUSS mascot that will reflect the core values of SUSS as well as the 3Hs.
• Project Collegiate: Created in 2015 in a bid to improve the identity and cohesiveness of the school. The student group aspired to leave a legacy for their very young college, and create a symbol that then-UniSIM College students could identify with. A T-Shirt Design competition was launched, with prizes for the best designs, before UC shirts were then printed and sold to any interested students.

Sports for Good Fund

The Fund supports SUSS Student Groups, Competition & Interest Groups in implementing sporting-related events that will serve the underserved in SUSS or external community (e.g. children, youth, elderly, special needs, migrant workers, etc).

The proposed event will need to fulfil the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate how the team will leverage on sporting skills to organise sporting activities for their chosen beneficiary
• Demonstrate at least one core value of SPIRIT: Spirit of Learning, Passion for Community, Integrity, Respect and Trust, Innovation for Excellence and Teamwork.

Quantum & Coverage

The Fund aims to defray the cost of organising sporting-related events which include:

• Event logistics, equipment and materials
• Refreshments (for participants only)
• Publicity (production of posters, EDMs, photography etc)
• Prizes

Successful student group applicants will receive funding amounts between $500 to $2000 (subject to the Office's approval) 

How to Apply?

To apply for the Sports for Good Fund, students must submit the following documents to the Office of Student Life:

1. Sports for Good Application Form
2. Annex A: List of Participating Students
3. Annex B: List of Items and Budget Breakdown
4. Annex C: Programme Outline (if applicable)

Applications should be submitted at least two months before the proposed event date. 

Student Travel Award

The Student Travel Award (STA) enables selected students who are enrolled in the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to participate in overseas activities organised, approved or recognised by the University, including but not limited to:

• Overseas events, such as festivals, exhibitions, symposiums, competitions
• International refereed conferences to present academic papers
• Any other overseas activities approved by the University

¹ The STA does not cover students travelling for overseas exchange programmes or study trips.

Quantum & Coverage

The STA will cover expenses incurred for the purpose of the trip, including return airfare and accommodation, capped at $1,500 per trip. The Office reserves the right to revise the amount of subsidy per trip.

How to Apply?

To apply for the STA, students must provide the following documents:

1. Student Travel Award Form (download a copy here)
2. Acceptance/invitation letter from the organiser of the activity
3. A completed Financial Aid Form (if applicable)

Applications submitted will go through a three-stage review and approval process.

The number and amount of STA awarded is limited by funds availability. Selection is based on the student's contribution to university, financial needs, as well as faculty recommendation. 

Terms & Conditions

Upon approval of the STA, award recipients must commit to the following within one month of their return:

• Submit a short video (maximum run-time of 400 seconds) that documents the trip
• Conduct a sharing session (face-to-face or online) of learning points from the trip, in order to contribute to community knowledge

The Outward Bound Leadership and Service Award celebrates and recognises youths with outstanding contributions in leadership and service within our community. Outstanding student leaders are offered a scholarship to participate in the internationally-renowned 21-day OBS Classic Challenge Course and are required to fulfil a 3-month post-course service project.

Youths will get to hone their leadership capabilities and broaden their community perspectives by implementing projects to address community needs. For more information about the OBS Leadership and Service Award, see here.

The internationally recognised Award is designed to encourage and motivate young people to develop personal qualities of self-reliance, perseverance and a sense of responsibility to themselves, society and the nation. There are three levels of the NYAA Programme – Bronze, Siler, and Gold. All awards must be completed before the participant’s 30th birthday, whereby all activities and projects must be carried out before then.

Students are encouraged to pursue the NYAA Gold Level.

For more information about the NYAA Award, please visit the NYAA Website.

Email the Office of Student Life to register your interest in the NYAA Award.