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)
This category recognises Student Leaders who have significantly enhanced Student Life through their leadership qualities and the embodiment of the core values of NUS: Innovation, Resilience, Excellence, Respect and Integrity.
Necessary supporting documents include:
- 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)
Applicants will also need three testimonials from the following people:
- Staff Advisor
- Student Organisation President (or other EXCO member if applicant is President)
- Team member under applicant's leadership
Applicants will be required to provide the details of their designated endorsers when completing the application form. After the application is submitted, an email with instructions for submitting testimonials will be sent to the designated endorsers.
For more information regarding the application for the NAA Leadership Award, click here.
- 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.
Q9: For the Leadership category, three testimonials are needed. Do I need to get the testimonials prior to submitting my application and upload the testimonials as supporting documents?
A: No. When submitting the application form, you will have to fill in the details of your endorsers; an email will be sent to your designated endorsers for them to send their testimonials to the committee. It is recommended that you submit your applications early to give your designated endorsers sufficient time to submit their testimonials.
Q10: For Competition category, my student organisation participated in more than one competition, achieving stellar results. Should we submit one more than one application?
A: Yes, each competition should be a unique application. Do note that official student organisations are limited to 3 applications per award category; applicants should select their best performance for their applications.
Q18: For group applications, should we submit only one application or each individual of the team should submit an application.
A: The group only needs to submit one application; if the application is shortlisted for an award, details of the organising committee/competing team will be collected.