How to Apply

- NAA 2025 is open for submissions from 7 Jul 2025 to 8 Aug 2025 2359 hours. Submissions received after this deadline will NOT be considered for the awards.
- Please download the necessary supporting document templates required by each category. Ensure that you have the completed supporting documents on hand when you click 'Apply' as there is no option to save drafts.
- A separate application is required if you are keen to apply for more than one category. If there are duplicate entries within the same category, OSA will only consider your latest submission.
- For team/group awards, please appoint only one representative to submit the application. The representative will become the sole point-of-contact of the team/group for all communications leading up to NAA.
For other enquiries, email naa@nus.edu.sg.
- Original Artistic Work of the Year
- Arts Production of the Year
- Arts Group of the Year
- Performing Arts Student of the Year
- A downloadable link for the full production / artwork
- Production Schedule
- Marketing Plan & Materials
- Budget Statements
- Feedback from audience
- Testimonial
- List of collaboration with other group(s)
- Summary of activities and initiatives
- Cultural/Arts Events: Initiatives that have enriched campus life through diverse cultural expressions, fostering an appreciation for the arts/multiculturism among the campus population.
- Community Building: Projects that have successfully created a sense of belonging and community among the campus population, encouraging inclusivity, accessibility, collaboration and mutual support.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Efforts that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices, innovative use of spaces, contributing to a greener and more eco-friendly campus.
- Health and Wellness: Programmes that promote physical and mental well-being among the campus population, encouraging an active, balanced and healthy lifestyle
For more information regarding the application for the NAA Campus Engagement Award, click here.
Apply here.
This category recognises outstanding projects that have made a meaningful and lasting impact on communities beyond NUS (local and/or overseas).
- Project Conceptualisation including Outcomes Planning and Engagement Approaches
- Impact to Students and Community
- Innovation and Enhancement
- Accessibility and Inclusion
- Verification of competition details (timeframe, total number of competing teams, level i.e. global, national)
- Verification of competition results
- Verification of sub-awards or special mentions received
- List of competition participants (obtain from competition organiser if need be)
- Three testimonials from the following:
- Staff Advisor
- Student Organisation President (or other EXCO member if applicant is President)
- Team member under applicant's leadership
- Organisation Chart showing the team under your leadership, including each member's Name and Leadership position.
- Screenshot of NUSync roster on portal verifying leadership position (for official student organisations)
- Sports Team of the Year
- Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
- President Sports Award of the Year
Q1: My project, event, or leadership position has not ended as of 31 July 2025. Can I still apply for the NAA?
A: We recommend that you apply for next year’s NAA, as one of the evaluation criteria is the outcome and impact of your project or position.
Q2: Can I submit a project, event, or leadership position that was not under NUS? For example, a leadership position in an external organisation or a project completed during an internship.