Awards for Outstanding Performance in Graduate Programmes

No.

Name of Award

Type/Value

Criteria for Award

 1ASCD (Singapore) Gold MedalGold Medal

One gold medal is awarded to the top graduate with outstanding performance in the MEd programme specialising in Curriculum & Teaching.

The award is sponsored by Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Singapore.

2ERAS Gold MedalGold Medal

One gold medal is awarded to the top graduate with outstanding performance in the MEd programme through the Coursework with Dissertation route.

The award is sponsored by the Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS).

3Educational Management Gold MedalGold Medal

One gold medal is awarded to the top graduate with outstanding performance in the MA (Educational Management) programme either through the Coursework with Dissertation route or Coursework Only route.

The award is sponsored by the Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU).

4Instructional Design & Technology Gold MedalGold Medal

One gold medal is awarded to the top graduate with outstanding performance in the MA (Instructional Design & Technology) programme or the Master of Education (Learning Sciences & Technologies) programme, either through the Coursework with Dissertation route or Coursework Only route.

The award is sponsored by the Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU).

5STU Gold MedalGold Medal

One gold medal is awarded to the top graduate with outstanding performance in the MEd programme through the Coursework Only route.

The award is sponsored by the Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU).

6The Applied Psychology AwardGold Medal

One gold medal is awarded to the top graduate with outstanding performance in the MA (Applied Psychology) programme based on performance in courses and dissertation.

The award is sponsored by the NIE’s Psychological Studies Academic Group.

7The Tan Poey Quee Doctor in Education (NIE EdD) Gold Medal Award for Best Overall StudentGold Medal plus Cash Award (total $1000 of value, subject to availability of fund)

The medal is awarded to the top graduating student who has distinguished herself/himself in the Doctor of Education (NIE-EdD) programme.

The Gold Medal is sponsored by the family of the late Mdm Tan Poey Quee.
8NIEI Gold MedalGold Medal plus Cash Award of S$600

One gold medal plus cash prize of S$600 is awarded to the top graduate in each of the following programme:

  • Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
  • Master of Arts (Counselling and Guidance)
  • Master of Arts in Humanities Education
  • Master of Arts in Professional Education (Training and Development)
  • Master of Science (Science of Learning)

The award is sponsored by NIE International.

No.

Name of Award

Type/Value

Criteria for Award

 1ASCD (Singapore) Book PrizeBook Prize of $300

One book prize is awarded for the best dissertation submitted for examination by the graduate from the MEd programme specialising in Curriculum & Teaching.

The book prize is sponsored by Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Singapore.

 

2ASCD (Singapore) Book PrizeBook Prize of $200

 

One book prize is awarded for the best Capstone Project submitted for examination by the graduate from the MEd programme specialising in Curriculum & Teaching.

The book prize is sponsored by Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Singapore.

 

3Lau Teng Chuan Book Prize Book Prize of $1,600

 

The Book Prize will be awarded to the best overall graduate in the Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies) based on the performance in sports science courses.

The Book Prize is sponsored by the family of the late Dr Lau Teng Chuan.The Book Prize will be awarded to the best overall graduate in the Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies) based on the performance in sports science courses.

The Book Prize is sponsored by the family of the late Dr Lau Teng Chuan.

 

4The Tan Poey Quee Doctor in Education (NIE EdD) Book Prize Award for Best DissertationBook prize of $500

 

One book prize is awarded for the best dissertation submitted for examination by the graduate from the Doctor in Education (NIE-EdD) programme.

The Book Prize is sponsored by the family of the late Mdm Tan Poey Quee.

 

5AME Book PrizeBook Prize of $300

 

One book prize is awarded to the best graduating student in the Master of Education (Mathematics) programme or the Master of Science (Mathematics for Educators) programme.

The book prize is sponsored by the Association of Mathematics Educators (AME).

 

6AME Book PrizeBook Prize of $300

One book prize is awarded to the graduate who has submitted the best thesis or dissertation for examination in the area of Mathematics Education, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor in Education, Master of Arts, or Master of Education (Mathematics).

The book prize is sponsored by the Association of Mathematics Educators (AME).
7Henry David Hochstadt Early Childhood Education (HDHECE) Book PrizeBook prize of S$2,000

Two book prizes with a value of S$2,000 each to be given annually to two students who have shown sustained excellence in performance in the Master of Education (Early Childhood).

The award is sponsored by Henry David Hochstadt Early Childhood Education Endowment Fund.

8The Lien Foundation Book PrizeBook prize of S$2,000
Two book prizes with a value of S$2,000 each to be given annually to two students who have shown sustained excellence in performance in the Master of Education (Special Education).

The award is sponsored by the Lien Foundation.