The Fulbright Program celebrates its 75th anniversary this year! To commemorate this anniversary, we are launching a #Fulbright75 video series – “Drawing from the Fulbright Experience.” The series will feature illustrious Singaporean Fulbright alumni who will share how their experiences in the United States have shaped their lives and spurred professional and personal advancement. In …
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On December 26, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) alumni planted trees at Pulau Ubin to celebrate YSEALI ‘s 7th anniversary. Every year, YSEALI alumni around the region celebrate the anniversary by participating in community service activities under the YOUnified initiative throughout the month of December. The Singaporean alumni planted close to 100 trees in total, giving back to the local community in the greening …
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January 18, 2020 Singapore Chargé d’Affaires Rafik Mansour launched the eighth iteration of the U.S. Embassy-ITE Alumni Mentoring Program on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central. This flagship alumni and community engagement program connects notable Singaporean alumni of U.S. government exchange programs with young Singaporeans seeking to improve …
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Chargé d’Affaires Mansour welcomed exchange alumni from The Fulbright Program, International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI), and the US-Singapore Summer Exchange Scholarship Programme on September 12. He highlighted the vital importance of people-to-people exchange and recognized the contributions exchange alumni make to Singapore.
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On July 18, U.S. Embassy Singapore organized a gathering for 40 YSEALI alumni at National Youth Council Singapore’s Red Box and announced its Alumni Community Project Fund, which offers resources for alumni-driven community projects. Alumni then formed small groups and brainstormed ideas for collaboration.
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The 2019 U.S. Embassy-ITE Alumni Mentoring Program wrapped up on May 4, 2019 with a closing ceremony hosted by Google. Over the course of five months, 39 Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students were paired with alumni of Embassy exchange programs as their mentors and participated in monthly sessions aimed at fostering personal and professional growth. …
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On February 23, participants from the U.S. Embassy Singapore-ITE Alumni Mentoring Program gathered at Nike’s Asia-Pacific headquarters. Student mentees learned how they could attain their goals by harnessing their strengths and understanding their weaknesses. It turned competitive when a yoga pose challenge and planking contest tested their balance and endurance. The program participants were also …
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38 U.S. Embassy alumni mentors and 40 Institute of Technical Education (ITE) student mentees are participating in the 2019 U.S. Embassy-ITE Alumni Mentoring Program. The program, on its seventh cycle, provides mentoring to youth while showcasing the innovation and resilience of American businesses. All participants took part in energizer activities and broke into small groups to share …
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December 6, 2018 The United States Mission to ASEAN is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Innovation Slam, the centerpiece of the December 3-5 YSEALI Summit in Singapore. The 2018 YSEALI Summit gathered 125 alumni of YSEALI along with young American entrepreneurs and innovators to celebrate YSEALI’s fifth anniversary. The summit focused on …
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Chargé Syptak-Ramnath’s Remarks at the Opening Plenary Presentation of the 2018 YSEALI Summit Monday, December 3, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Good morning and welcome to the 2018 YSEALI Summit. We are honored to be joined by Mr. Baey Yam Keng, the Senior Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Mr. Brooks Entwistle, a …
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U.S. Embassy Singapore hosted its annual Alumni Reception connecting alumni from the Fulbright, US-SG Exchange, Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), and Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) programs, including two alumni who were recently selected as Nominated Members of Parliament — Anthea Ong and Abbas Ali …
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