Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Program 2012
Plot your green plan and chart your course to Germany
If you are a tertiary student between 17 to 24 years old, a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, with ideas and actions to care for our environment, then take up the challenge to become a Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE).
BYEE 2012
The BYEE Program is a global environment education program for the youth organized by the Bayer Group and the United Nations Environment Programme with the aim of developing young environmental leaders and boosting the level of environmental awareness among the youth.
Ten to twelve deserving students from Singapore will be chosen to implement their individual project ideas for a greener and more beautiful Singapore, and required to complete a youth environmental leadership camp on June 22-24, 2012. Four Bayer Young Environmental Envoys will join youth delegates from across three continents on a weeklong, all-expense paid study trip to Germany on November 3-10, 2012. This field trip to Germany provides a unique opportunity to observe best environmental practices and network with a diverse group of like-minded youth.
How to Join?
Outline your individual proposal for a project that addresses an environment-related problem in your community/school
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What are the objectives of your project? How will the project help to ease the environmental problem?
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In bullet statements (short, concise phrases), state the activities that form part of your project.
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Consider some of the practical solutions that various sectors of society are already doing. How does your project add value to existing environmental efforts?
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What is the budget requirement of your project? Who will provide funding? Please specify if assistance in funding is required.
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Who will work with you on this project? Name organizations you intend to link up with.What skills, expertise, resources, or network of yours will help you to achieve success in this project?
Your project idea should be both valuable and challenging. It does not have to be an original idea, but you must take the lead role in the project planning, organization and implementation. Additional financial support for projects, where necessary, may be provided by Bayer for projects that meet the BYEE funding criteria.
The project should begin no earlier than March 12, 2012 and end no later than August 10, 2012.
Eligibility Details
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Singapore citizens or permanent residents, currently enrolled in a tertiary institution in Singapore
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17-24 years old by December 31, 2012
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Involved in activities focusing on environment protection
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Good oral and written English communication skills
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Willing to travel overseas
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Should be able to work well within a group
Procedures / Rules
All entries should contain:
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the duly completed applicant’s profile and application form, endorsed by a faculty member or school authority, and an outline of your project proposal
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a recent passport photo, 35mm wide x 45mm high, in colour (high resolution)
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scanned image or photocopy of applicant’s Student ID
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scanned image or photocopy of applicant’s Passport Incomplete entries will not be processed. Entries must reach Bayer in Singapore by March 2, 2011. The judges' decision is final for all aspects of the competition.
Incomplete entries will not be processed. Projects that have been submitted in other competitions will not be accepted for this program.
Entries must reach Bayer in Singapore by March 9, 2012.
The judges’ decision is final for all aspects of the competition
Judging and Selection
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Qualified applicants will be called for an interview. Candidates will be evaluated and shortlisted based on the content of their project ideas, their leadership qualities, environmental know-how and involvements.
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At a mentoring session, the shortlisted candidates will be required to present their project plans to a panel of experts, who will provide advice on the feasibility of their projects, and the desired
deliverables.
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Where projects are deemed unrealistic or inadequate, the mentors may decide to change the scope of the proposed project and/or its concept and execution.
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Short-listed candidates will be required to attend the Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Eco-Camp on June 22-24, 2012 in Singapore. All charges for accommodations, upkeep and site visits in relation to the camp will be covered by Bayer (South East Asia) Pte Ltd.
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Shortlisted candidates should begin their projects not earlier than March 12, 2012 and end not later than August 10, 2012. They will present the results of their implemented projects to a panel of judges at an appointed time. Incomplete projects will not qualify.
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Candidates who have completed the Eco-Camp and successfully carried out their projects will be
accorded the title Bayer Young Environmental Envoy during an awarding ceremony.
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At the same award ceremony, four Bayer Young Environmental Envoys will be named to participate in an all-expense paid study trip to Germany to be held on November 3-10, 2012.
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Bayer will cover all charges for the travel, accommodations, and upkeep of participants for the field trip to Germany.
Terms and Conditions
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The applicant is solely responsible for the accuracy of all information in his/her entry and shall ensure that the entry submitted is his/her own original creation and does not violate or infringe upon any copyright(s).
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Organizer reserves the right to amend, withdraw or terminate all or any portion of this program at any time for any reason without prior notice or any liability.
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Organizer’s decision on all matters relating to or in connection with this program (including the
eligibility of an applicant, the manner and the conduct of the contest) shall be final and binding on all parties concerned.
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All charges incurred by an applicant in relation to or incidental to participation in this contest must be borne by the applicant and his/her parents or legal guardian, except for the BYEE Eco-Camp and study trip to Germany.
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By submitting the entries and applications, the applicants are deemed to have read and understood the contents and to accept the rules and regulations of this program.
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By taking part in this program, the applicants are deemed to have given the Organizer the permission to feature their entries and any associated materials in its website and/or printed materials and distribute it among its affiliated companies for any purpose without requirement for any further consent, compensation or approval.
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A person who is not party to this program has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act (Cap. 53B) of the Republic of Singapore to enforce any of these rules and regulations.
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The validity and construction of the rules and regulations herein shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore and the parties hereto submit to this jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.
Please send all applications: By
email
Or by postal mail to:
Communications
(BYEE Program Coordinator)
Bayer (South East Asia) Pte Ltd
63 Chulia Street
OCBC Centre East, 14th floor
Singapore 049514