SIF Young Social Entrepreneurs 2013

SIF YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS 2013 14 TO 16 MARCH ______

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENUER (YSE) PROGRAMME

The YSE programme seeks to inspire, equip and enable youths of different nationalities to embark on social enterprises in Singapore and beyond.

It nurtures a network of social entrepreneurs, where the power of ideas, know-how and resources can be harnessed to enrich lives and effect positive change for a better world.

Through YSE, participants will learn from and interact with leading social entrepreneurs, business professionals and other youths who are keen on social innovation, while expanding their networks for potential collaborations and partnerships for good.

2. OBJECTIVES

(i) To promote understanding of social entrepreneurship among youths through the sharing of insights and culture, as well as knowledge and experience

(ii) To enable the launch of social enterprises in Singapore and beyond

(iii) To nurture an international community of social entrepreneurs

3. KEY PROGRAMME SEGMENTS 4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

(i) Open to individuals as well as teams of up to three members.

(ii) Open to both Singaporeans and international youths under the age of 26.

(iii) Not open to individuals or teams that have launched social enterprises which are operational for over one year.

5. APPLICATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(i) Applicants should complete section I and II of the application form. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

(ii) Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible. Closing date for submissions is 30 November 2012. Please submit applications and enquiries by email to Ms Jasmine Chew at [email protected]

(iii) Successful applicants are required to attend the three full days of the YSE workshop from 14 to 16 March 2013.

(iv) Successful applicants will be notified by email within two weeks of the closing date.

(v) All information provided in application forms will be treated with strict confidence. For application and other enquiries, please contact Ms Jasmine Chew at [email protected] or call 68378732.

(vi) Please refer to SIF’s website at www.sif.org.sg for updates.

6. PROGRAMME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

(i) Overseas participants will have to source for their own return flight and accommodation for the duration of the YSE workshop in Singapore.

(ii) Meals and local transport will be provided for the Singapore component of the YSE workshop to the extent that they occur within the duration of the programme.

2 APPLCATION FORM SECTION I Please include a Application type: Individual application passport-sized photo Team application (Number of applicants : ) (Team applications T-shirt size: Extra Small Small Medium should be accompanied Large Extra Large by group photo attached (please refer to Page 6 of application form for size guide) separately) A. PERSONAL HISTORY (TEAM MEMBER 1) Title: Dr|Mr|Mrs|Mdm|Ms Full Name: (Please underline Surname) NRIC/FIN No.: Passport No.: Date of Birth: Gender: Male Female Mailing Address: Postal Code: Tel (H): Tel (O): Tel (HP): Email: Country of Birth: Nationality: If non-Singaporean, are you a Permanent Resident of Singapore? (Yes | No) Race: Religion: Marital Status: Occupation: Blood Type: Drug Allergies: Dietary Restrictions B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Name of Institutions: Year of Study: C. WORKING EXPERIENCE (NOT APPLICABLE FOR STUDENTS) Organisation: Service Details/Work Performed: Period:

D. ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE (IF APPLICABLE) Name of programme (e.g. Year of Business Business Awards /Funds competition/workshop/ Participation: Idea/Mentors awarded or intending to apply (if mentorship attended or (if any): any): intending to apply):

E. SKILLS/INTEREST Please list at least 2 skills and/or areas of interest:

3 F. EMERGENCY CONTACT Full Name : Relationship: (Please underline Surname) Tel (H): Tel (O): Tel (HP): Email: Language(s) Spoken:

Please include a A. PERSONAL HISTORY (TEAM MEMBER 2) passport-sized photo T-shirt size: Extra Small Small Medium Large Extra Large (please refer to Page 6 of application form for size guide)

Title: Dr|Mr|Mrs|Mdm|Ms Full Name: (Please underline Surname) NRIC/FIN No.: Passport No.: Date of Birth: Gender: Mailing Address: Postal Code: Tel (H): Tel (O): Tel (H): Email: Country of Birth: Nationality: If non-Singaporean, are you a Permanent Resident of Singapore? (Yes | No) Race: Religion: Marital Status: Occupation: Blood Type: Drug Allergies: Dietary Restrictions B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Name of Institutions: Year of Study: C. WORKING EXPERIENCE (NOT APPLICABLE FOR STUDENTS) Organisation: Service Details/Work Performed: Period:

4 Full Name : Relationship: (Please underline Surname) Tel (H): Tel (O): Tel (HP): Email: Language(s) Spoken:

A. PERSONAL HISTORY (TEAM MEMBER 3) T-shirt size: Extra Small Small Medium Large Extra Large (please refer to Page 6 of application form for size guide)

Title: Dr|Mr|Mrs|Mdm|Ms Full Name: (Please underline Surname) NRIC/FIN No.: Passport No.: Date of Birth: Gender: Male | Female Mailing Address: Postal Code: Tel (H): Tel (O): Tel (HP): Email: Country of Birth: Nationality: If non-Singaporean, are you a Permanent Resident of Singapore? (Yes | No) Race: Religion: Marital Status: Occupation: Blood Type: Drug Allergies: Dietary Restrictions B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Name of Institutions: Year of Study: C. WORKING EXPERIENCE (NOT APPLICABLE FOR STUDENTS) Organisation: Service Details/Work Performed: Period:

5 Full Name : Relationship: (Please underline Surname) Tel (H): Tel (O): Tel (HP): Email: Language(s) Spoken:

T-shirt size:

SECTION II:

6 A. In a separate document, submit a business plan (not more than three-pages) of your social enterprise idea, including:

i. Description of social issue addressed and market opportunity ii. Marketing plan and iii. Budget and cost iv. Name of social enterprise and company’s mission and vision (in about 20 words each)

The business plan should be in Arial font (12pt) with double-line spacing. You may attach charts and other data to your business plan as appendixes. The business plan is part of YSE 2013’s selection process and would be assessed on the following:

1) Social impact - The benefits that the community receives, measurement of impact/benefit to the community 2) Innovativeness - Creative and enterprising ideas, as well as unique aspects of the business model 3) Feasibility and sustainability of the business model - Viability of business model

B. Share with us your interest and experience, if any in social enterprise (in 100 words).

C. Share with us what you/your team hope(s) to gain from this programme (in 100 words).

DECLARATION I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information supplied by me in this form is complete and correct at the time of completion and understand that the approval of my application is subjected to the consideration of the SIF.

Signature: Date: