What does our past have to offer our present? What will our present offer our future?

Living in multicultural Singapore, the conscious drive to better understand our diverse heritage has contributed to social harmony. However, in our race towards modernisation and urbanisation, Singapore has had to balance between preserving the past while securing its future on the global stage. Inevitably, this has created gaps in preserving and understanding our rich history and heritage.

Youths in Singapore! We invite you to be at the heart of documenting and preserving our heritage!

TF-NUS Heritage Champions aim to:

• increase your knowledge of Singapore’s built, social and cultural heritage;
• enhance bonds and trust between communities through collaborations; and
• create new, innovative and interactive solutions for community engagement.

Programme Overview

Duration

The programme comprises two year-long runs, with approximately 60 youths per run. The 2^nd run is ongoing until June 2026.
Participants also get the opportunity to be part of the TF Youth Alumni Network.

Who Can Join?

• Youth aged 18-35 as of 31^st of August 2025
• Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only
• Currently studying or enrolled to study at an Institute of Technical Education (ITE), the polytechnics or other Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) from 2025.

How Can I Join?

Registrations are closed. Check out this site for updates on the programme.

Programme Structure

Training Workshops

Training will be provided through a series of Compulsory Workshops as well as Electives. Compulsory workshops equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to aid in the preparation of their project proposals. Through Electives, you will also learn how to create immersive experiences through the use of digital tools.

Participants are encouraged to attend all compulsory workshops and as many electives as possible. The workshops will be held on Saturdays, with Compulsory sessions held in the morning; Electives take place in the afternoon.

Workshop Schedule

Additional Details:

• The Workshop Phase starts on 6^th September with an Induction Programme and Programme Briefing for all participants.
• All workshops will be held at the NUS Central Library.
• Lunch, between 12.30pm - 2pm, will be catered by NUS Libraries.

Heritage Ideathon

Upon completion of their training, participants will be given several weeks to develop innovative solutions for a specific heritage and conservation challenge. In groups of 4 to 6, participants will identify the projects they would like to work on. Groups can also choose from a list of suggested areas and topics as shown on the Projects page. Applying what they learn through the training workshops, participants are required to put together their project proposals. Participants will be required to present their projects on 8^th November 2025. The presentation will be held at NUS Central Library. The best 5 proposals will be selected to proceed to the incubation phase. Prizes of up to $1,200 will be awarded to winning groups.

Project Incubation

The project incubation phase lasts up to 6 months. Groups will work on implementing their proposal. Groups will be provided resources, additional training and also mentorship from heritage and outreach experts. The additional training will be conducted in January 2026.

TF-NUS Heritage Champions is brought to you by National University of Singapore Libraries,
and is catalysed through partnerships with Temasek Foundation and the National Heritage Board.

For general enquiries, please email our Programme Manager.
For media enquiries, please reach out to  libcomms@nus.edu.sg.