About the Award
Established in 2022, the Originally US Future Information Technology Leader Award is given annually to an outstanding graduating student from the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) at the Singapore Management University, who demonstrates the potential to become a forward-looking IT leader, and to make a difference to the IT industry. It aims to motivate the University's exceptional students' talents from SCIS and spur them to greater heights of holistic excellence.
Eligibility Criteria
The Award will be given to an outstanding graduating student from the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) who:
- demonstrates the potential to become a forward-looking IT leader, and to make a difference to the IT industry
- is active in one of SCIS's student clubs
- possesses outstanding academic performance and embraces Originally US's Core Principles of Innovation, Craftmanship and Trust
- is in relentless pursue of Innovation, able to craft or appreciate cutting-edge technology
- is a trusted figure among friends, families and partners
The Award will only be given if there is a candidate of sufficient merit.
Benefits
Certificate and $3,000 Cash Prize
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, an Information Systems alumnus, 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 pursue 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.
