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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (NEA) NATIONAL PARKS BOARD (NPARKS)
Summary: Summary:
Formed on 1 July 2002, the National Environment Agency (NEA) is the Committed to providing and enhancing the lush greenery that we see
leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and green around us every day, NParks defi nes what it truly means to be a City in
environment, and the sustainable development of Singapore. Its key a Garden. Much more than the green infrastructure, NParks strives to
roles are to protect Singapore's resources from pollution, maintain a high improve quality of life by creating recreational experiences and lifestyles
level of public health and provide timely meteorological information. unique to our urban city. We manage over 350 parks and 4 nature
reserves, as well as the island-wide Park Connector Network linking
NEA also develops and spearheads environmental initiatives and major parks and residential areas.
programmes through its partnership with the People, Public and
Private sectors. It is committed to motivating every individual to care
for the environment as a way of life, in order to sustain a quality living
environment for present and future generations.

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Summary:
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is
ranked 11th globally in the QS World University Rankings, and 1st in
QS’ league of the world’s best young universities for six consecutive
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE) years. NTU offers engineering, science, business, humanities, arts and
Summary: social sciences, and has a medical school with Imperial College London.
National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s A cosmopolitan university with more than 100 nationalities, NTU is
national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an home to 33,000 students. The University’s main campus is frequently
integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the
in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher world. NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s medical district.
professional and school leadership development programmes.
Our university-based teacher education programmes leverage the
strong partnerships that NIE has with the Ministry of Education and
Singapore schools to develop teachers who are grounded in theory
and strong in practice. As an institute within a world-class research
university, NIE also offers rigorous graduate education in the form of
masters and doctoral programmes for local and international students. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
Summary:
A leading global university, the National University of Singapore
(NUS) is Singapore’s fl agship university that offers a global approach
to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian
perspectives and expertise.
NTUC FIRST CAMPUS (NFC)
Summary: At the undergraduate level, NUS offers a variety of scholarships
NTUC First Campus is one of the largest early childhood care and in recognition of outstanding academic achievements, leadership
qualities and special talents.
education service provider with over 160 pre-schools in Singapore.
Our pre-school brands include My First Skool, Little Skool House
International and The Caterpillar’s Cove.
The NFC Pre-Service Scholarship is a new scholarship programme
targeting future leadership potentials who wish to embark on a
purposeful career to inspire young lives. Eligible A Levels/IB/IP OUR ARMY
and Polytechnic graduates who wish to take up a full-time degree
programme in Early Childhood Education with Minor with Singapore Summary:
University of Social Sciences (SUSS) are welcome to apply. Our Army is the bedrock of our nation's defence. We draw our strength
from our Regulars, NSFs (National Servicemen) and Operationally
Ready NSmen. We thrive on the support of our Families, Employers
and fellow Singaporeans.
Ready in peace, we are capable of a full spectrum of operations.
Decisive in war, we will fi ght and win to defend our country. Respected
by all, our Army is a trusted national institution. We forge the fi ghting
spirit of our people to secure our future and protect our way of life.