SUSS Spirit Award
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The SUSS Spirit Award recognises current Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) students who exemplify 'Heart' in our educational philosophy of 'Head, Heart and Habit'.
The award honours SUSS students who are stewards of social good; demonstrating people-oriented, social-centric values.
Award winners are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the following three categories of attributes:
(a) character strength;
(b) willingness to help others; and
(c) social change leadership.
The SUSS Spirit Award is not open for self-nomination. Instead, we welcome nominations from students, faculty, staff, industry and community partners (e.g. those offering work attachments, community engagement opportunities etc.) working directly with our students.
Up to ten cash awards valued at S$2,500 each will be given for the academic year, subject to the quality of nominations. The award can be used to offset awardees' tuition fees.
Award winners are expected to fulfil responsibilities such as being featured (on publicity platforms) and serving as SUSS ambassadors and volunteers at SUSS events.
Nominations for 2026 have officially closed.
The SUSS Spirit Award recipients will be announced in July 2026 and will receive their award at the SUSS Scholarship Award Ceremony. The decision of the award recipients by the selection panel is final.
Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions if you need clarifications. For further enquiries, please contact SUSS Service-Learning at [email protected].
- I am a SUSS student and would like to be nominated. Can I submit my own nomination form?
The SUSS Spirit Award does not accept self-nominations. Nominations must be submitted by others – fellow SUSS students, faculty, staff, or industry and community partners who work directly with our students (e.g., those offering work attachments). - I know an outstanding student who has just graduated. Can I nominate them?
No. The SUSS Spirit Award is open only to current students. Nominees must be actively enrolled at the time of nomination to be eligible. - Are only full-time students eligible?
No. The SUSS Spirit Award is open to all current students from the Full-Time, Part-Time and Post-Graduate programmes. - Can I nominate a student who was nominated in previous years but did not receive the award?
Yes. Students who were previously nominated but did not receive the SUSS Spirit Award may be nominated again. - Can a student be nominated again if they have already received the award before?
No. Recipients of the SUSS Spirit Award are not eligible to receive it again. - Will contributions outside of SUSS programmes be recognised?
Yes. Contributions and achievements beyond SUSS programmes will be recognised. Nominations should highlight the positive work students are undertaking outside the university, including contributions made in external initiatives or communities. - Can a student be nominated if they have been nominated or applied for other university awards, such as the Provost 3H Fund – Community Impact Award?
Yes. Students may be nominated for multiple university awards, including the Provost 3H Fund – Community Impact Award. Each award has its own focus and recognises different forms of contribution.
FAQ last updated on 10 February 2026.
Congratulations to our 2025 SUSS Spirit Award recipients!
- Benjamin Chong Wei Ming
- Chua Tze Yee, Faith
- Goh Qin En, Serene
- Khoo Qi Lin, Vanessa
- Linus Lim Xun Yi
- Maria Zahid Binte Zahid
- Ngui Jia Xin Wendi
- Yegammai Sethuraman
