Update (4th Oct 2025)

• More than 450 applications received, thank you!
• Applications for overseas fellows have closed.
• Applications for Singaporean students are now open and will close on October 15.

Call for Applications

i-SEA Fellowship Programme for Content Creators (2025)

Are you a passionate student content creator in Southeast Asia interested in building a healthier information ecosystem

The Influence for Impact in Southeast Asia (i-SEA) Fellowship Programme is a new initiative of Temasek Foundation and the Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube) at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

We invite applications from aspiring student creators who are ready to engage in important conversations on information integrity, digital media ethics, and the power of storytelling in the age of AI.

What is the i-SEA Fellowship?

The i-SEA Fellowship is a hybrid month-long programme designed to equip selected fellows with the knowledge, skills, and tools to become ethical and impactful digital content creators. The programme aims to foster a regional network of content creators committed to integrity and positive social impact. Through online masterclasses, mentorship, and a week-long in-person workshop and hackathon for information integrity solutions in Singapore, fellows will explore key topics such as:

• Online harms and misinformation
• Media law and ethics
• AI in storytelling
• Immersive journalism and hackathon challenges

 Selected fellows will participate in online training sessions from 15 November to 4 December 2025, followed by an in-person workshop in Singapore from 8 to 13 December 2025. Travel and accommodation expenses for the Singapore workshop will be fully covered.

Why You Should Apply

The i-SEA Fellowship is more than just a fellowship program; it's a unique opportunity to elevate your skills, expand your network, and become a leader in promoting information integrity across Southeast Asia. As a fellow, you will gain unparalleled access to resources, experts, and experiences. Here’s why you should join us:

• Connect with a Regional Network: Join a vibrant community of passionate student creators from across Southeast Asia. You will forge lasting connections, collaborate on innovative projects, and build a supportive network of peers committed to making a positive impact.
• Gain Exclusive Knowledge from Industry Leaders: Participate in masterclasses and workshops led by distinguished academics, top journalists, and policy experts. You'll dive deep into critical topics like digital media ethics, AI in storytelling, and strategies to combat online harms.
• Receive Mentorship from Top Creators and Influencers: Learn directly from established key opinion leaders and successful influencers in the digital space. Gain invaluable, real-world insights into building an ethical and impactful online presence from those who have already paved the way.
• Experience Singapore and the NTU Campus: Immerse yourself in a week-long, fully-funded workshop and hackathon in Singapore. Your travel, accommodation, and project expenses will be covered, allowing you to focus entirely on learning, creating, and collaborating at the beautiful Nanyang Technological University (NTU) campus.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Aged 18–25
• Citizen of a Southeast Asian nation
• Currently enrolled in an institute of higher learning in Southeast Asia
• Actively creating content on a public social media account (minimum 1,000 followers and at least one post per month over the past two years)
• Nominated or endorsed by their Institute of Higher Learning

Key Dates

How To Apply

• Download and fill in the application form
• Attach application form + essays + endorsement letter
• Email to [email protected] with subject line “i-SEA Application”
• Deadline: 15 Oct 2025, 2359hrs GMT+8 (For Singaporeans. Applications have closed for foreign applicants)