How to Win the NUS Singapore Prize
The NUS Singapore History Prize was established in 2014 when an anonymous donor gave an endowed gift to fund it. It is awarded every three years, and casts a wide net in considering works that deal with any aspect of Singapore’s history by creators of any nationality. The Prize is administered by the Department of History at NUS, and short-listed books are publicly announced and featured on the program’s website.
The 2022 Singapore International Violin Competition saw violinists from around the world vie for a hefty cash prize. Ukrainian violinist Dmytro Udovychenko won the top prize, worth $50,000. Danish violinist Anna Agafia Egholm and Hong Kong/Chinese violinist Angela Sin Ying Chan took second and third place, respectively.
NUS Singapore Prize
The winner of the NUS Singapore Prize will be selected by a five-member Jury Panel, consisting of Professors Mahbubani and Miksic, along with Ms Claire Chiang, Senior Vice President, Banyan Tree Holdings Limited; Dr Peter A Coclanis, Director, Global Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and economist Dr Lam San Ling. In addition, the jury will be assisted by a Nominating Committee comprising five members, including academics from NUS’ Department of History, art and literary figures, museum curators, and history teachers and curriculum developers.
Aside from the prize money, each winning author will receive a commissioned trophy and a 12-month subscription to StoryTel, an online platform for short fiction and nonfiction in multiple languages. This year’s award has attracted more than double the number of entries compared to last year, making it one of the largest and most competitive in the Prize’s history. Moreover, for the first time in its 57-year history, this year’s shortlist includes writers of all genres. In addition to the two winners, a further eight authors have made it onto the shortlist this year.
Winning the Singapore Prize isn’t easy, as there is a one-in-eleven chance of winning the top prize. However, there are a few things you can do to increase your chances of winning.
Firstly, ensure you are eligible to enter the competition. You can do this by checking whether you are a resident of Singapore and are at least 18 years old. You can also check whether you have any other eligibility criteria, such as the type of work you want to submit.
Finally, make sure to read the Terms and Conditions carefully before entering. This is important, as it will determine how much of the prize money you will receive. In addition, you should be aware that your submissions may be shared with the public or with the organisers’ partners. Therefore, it’s best to be honest and not submit any content that could damage the reputation of the contest. For instance, don’t include any blasphemous or obscene material. You should also keep the tone professional and respectful. If you don’t follow these rules, your entry will be disqualified. Good luck!