{"id":17620,"date":"2025-10-22T17:30:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T09:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/swk\/?page_id=17620"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T02:35:59","slug":"star","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/swk\/star\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Work Talent Admission Route (STAR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tSocial Work Talent Admission Route (STAR)\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>STAR seeks to identify students who demonstrate strong aptitude and motivation for the social work profession. Through a holistic assessment process, STAR recognises applicants with the values, passion, and commitment essential to social work &#8211; beyond academic results alone.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants may be admitted on the basis of demonstrated aptitude and interest in social services, leadership, community service, and\/or exceptional talent. They must also demonstrate potential to contribute meaningfully to society as future social work leaders and meet the minimum level of academic requirements.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplications are closed\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<strong>Why Apply Through STAR<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A pathway for passionate changemakers<\/strong><br \/>\nSTAR is designed for those who have a strong calling to serve, and whose passion, commitment, and social awareness make them well-suited for the profession.\n<strong>Holistic assessment beyond academic grades<\/strong><br \/>\nSTAR allows NUS Social Work to offer undergraduate admission to a small number of students through a holistic approach.\n<p>Admission through STAR remains competitive and subject to overall assessment outcomes. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.<\/p>\n<strong>Nurturing tomorrow&#8217;s social work leaders<\/strong><br \/>\nThrough STAR, NUS Social Work welcomes students with a sense of purpose and who are ready to learn, serve, and advocate for others as part of a profession dedicated to individuals, families, and communities who face systemic disadvantage or vulnerability.\n\t<strong>How STAR Applications are Reviewed<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nApplications to STAR are assessed holistically, taking into account both academic results and non-academic qualities.\n<p><strong>The review considers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<strong>1. Academic eligibility<\/strong><br \/>\nApplicants must meet the minimum undergraduate admission requirements.\n<strong>2. Aptitude and motivation for social work<\/strong><br \/>\nReflected through your personal statement and prior experiences\/achievements.\n<strong>3. Personal values and qualities\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nReflected through your written responses and interviews with the Admissions Committee.\n\t<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<table cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Step 1<\/strong>\n<p>Apply through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/oam\/admissions\/important-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NUS Office of Admissions portal<\/a> with your academic qualifications.<\/p>\nInterested applicants must indicate <strong>Humanities and Sciences<\/strong> as the first Single Degree Programme choice in their application with <strong>Social Work<\/strong> as the preferred major, to be considered for STAR.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<table cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Step 2<\/strong>\n<p>Apply to STAR via the application form.<\/p>\n*Note: In the personal information section of the STAR application form, you are required to provide your 9-digit NUS Application Number, which you should have received after completing Step 1.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>Application Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<table cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1. NUS Application Deadline<\/strong>\n(Respective application dates)<\/td>\n<td>Check important dates for admissions applications according to your respective applicant group on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/oam\/admissions\/important-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NUS Office of Admissions website<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2. STAR Application Deadline<\/strong>\n(For GCE A-level application group: By 19 March 2026)<br \/>\n(All other application groups: By 23 February 2026)<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<td>Applications are now closed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3. Shortlisting for Interviews<\/strong>\n(By Late April)<\/td>\n<td>Applicants who are shortlisted for interviews will be notified via email.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4. Admissions Interviews<\/strong>\n(Mid-March to Mid-May)<\/td>\n<td>An admissions interview will be conducted for shortlisted candidates between mid-March to mid-May each year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5. Offer for NUS Social Work<\/strong>\n(By Late May)<\/td>\n<td>Candidates will be notified by late May if they are offered a place in NUS Social Work. Please check your offer status via the NUS Applicant Portal <a href=\"https:\/\/myaces.nus.edu.sg\/applicantPortal\/app\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here \u2192<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6. Acceptance of Offer<\/strong>\n(By Last Week of May)<\/td>\n<td>Accept the offer via the electronic offer letter found in the NUS Applicant Portal <a href=\"https:\/\/myaces.nus.edu.sg\/applicantPortal\/app\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here \u2192<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tContact Us\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:swkstar@nus.edu.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">swkstar@nus.edu.sg<\/a> for enquiries on STAR or admission requirements.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social Work Talent Admission Route (STAR) STAR seeks to identify students who demonstrate strong aptitude and motivation for the social work profession. Through a holistic assessment process, STAR recognises applicants with the values, passion, and commitment essential to social work &#8211; beyond academic results alone. 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