About the Award
Established in 2022, Established in 2022, the Originally US Future Information Technology Leader Award is given annually to an outstanding graduating student that demonstrates the potential to become a forward-looking IT leader, and to make a difference to the IT industry. He/she must be active in one of SCIS’s student clubs. The student should also possess outstanding academic performance and embraces Originally US’s Core Principles of Innovation, Craftmanship and Trust; the student should be in the relentless pursue of innovation, be able to craft or appreciate cutting-edge technology, and be a trusted figure among friends, families, and partners.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates shall be full-time undergraduate students of any nationality at the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) of the University
- Candidates must be in the final year of their studies for the award
The Award will only be given if there is a candidate of sufficient merit
Benefits
Cash Prize: S$3,000
Application
Recipient will be determined by SCIS.
Enquiries
Centre for Student Financial Assistance
Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: finasst@smu.edu.sg
About the Donor
Originally US is a leading mobile application consultancy that specializes in crafting mobile apps with world-class user experience. It was co-founded in 2014 by Calixto Tay Wei Kiat (BSc (ISM) 2013), and Torin Nguyen with just $500.
Today, Originally US has offices in Singapore and Vietnam and counts various Fortune 500 companies and government bodies as its clients.
Originally US was founded on the Core Principles of Innovation, Craftmanship and Trust. Calixto firmly believes that to be exemplary in the Information Technology space, one must be in the relentless pursuit of innovation, be able to craft or appreciate cutting-edge technology, and be a trusted figure among friends, families, and partners.
Remembering the opportunities and assistance that Calixto has received from the SCIS during his undergraduate days, the Originally US Future Information Technology Leader award is given annually to an outstanding graduating student that demonstrates the potential to become a forward-looking IT leader, exhibits Originally US Core Principles, and has potential to be a future mover and shaker in the IT industry.
