YWAM Singapore Schools Application Form Guide

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1 1/21 YWAM Singapore Schools Application Form Guide IMPORTANT NOTE DUE DATE Your completed application form, extra attachments, references, registration fee and any other relevant processing fees must reach us latest by: SINGAPOREANS/SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTS 1 month before school commencement date INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 2 months before school commencement date 1. APPLICATION FORM (8 PARTS) Use this form when applying for any school with YWAM Singapore. Every question on the application form must be completed. If it does not apply to you, write N/A (not applicable) in the space provided. Husbands & wives enrolling as students must complete separate application forms. 2. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION Contents in this form will be passed on to Institute of the Nations & the University of the Nations (YWAM) for the purpose of recording your achievement(s). It will not be used for any other purpose or given out to any other organization. 3. QUESTIONS (PART A ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS) Applicable to Part A (Additional Questions). All questions must be answered on a separate sheet of paper and submitted together with your duly completed application form. 4. RELEASES Applicable to Part B (Additional Information) and Part C (Disclosure of Information Agreement). These releases must be signed for your application to be processed. 5. PERSONAL REFERENCES Please detach Parts E, F and G for the relevant persons to complete and request for them to mail, fax or the completed forms directly to the Registrar at registrar@ywam.org.sg. 6. REGISTRATION FEES a) Singaporean Applicants - $120 (individual) & $180 (married couple) This non-refundable fee must be paid upon submission of the duly completed application form. Please refer to the list of payment methods on the following page for more details. b) International Applicants - $150 (individual) & $240 (married couple) This non-refundable fee must be paid upon submission of the duly completed application form. The difference in amount is due to additional processing work for Student Pass Application. Please refer to the list of payment methods on the following page for more details.

2 7. CORRESPONDENCE METHODS For sending of your completed application form, extra attachments, references, cheque and bank draft as applicable. a) Postage Mail Attn: Registrar YWAM Singapore, Geylang P.O. Box 25, Singapore b) Courier YWAM Singapore office 12 Aljunied Rd, #04-01/02 KH Plaza, Singapore Opening Hours: 9.30am 5.30pm, closed on public holidays and weekends c) Fax , Attention: Registrar (please indicate the total no. of pages faxed) d) Scan all documents into PDF format and the file to 2/21 PAYMENT METHODS 1) Cheque via Postage Mail - Please make the cheque payable to Youth With A Mission Training Centre or YWAM Training Centre - Indicate your name and the purpose of payment on the back of the cheque 2) Cash via Walk-in - Please DO NOT mail cash to us. You may make cash payments by hand at the YWAM Singapore office: No. 12 Aljunied Rd, #04-01/02 KH Plaza, Singapore Opening Hours: 9.30am 5.30pm, closed on public holidays and weekends 3) Visa/Mastercard/Diners/WorldPay via Online - Online payments can be made at - Please note that all debit/credit card charges of 3.25% are to be borne by the applicant 4) Bank draft in Singapore dollars (SGD) via Postage Mail (FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY) - Please make the bank draft payable to Youth With A Mission Training Centre or YWAM Training Centre - Indicate the purpose of payment on the back of the bank draft 5) Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) in Singapore Dollars (SGD) (FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY) - The bank details are as follows: Bank: Maybank, Maybank Tower Branch Bank address: Maybank Tower, 2 Battery Road, Singapore Bank Code: 7302 SWIFT Code: MBBESGSG A/C Name: Youth With A Mission Training Centre A/C No: Please us at accounts@ywam.org.sg to inform our accounts department of your transfers. - Please note that bank charges are applicable when making a telegraphic transfer. These will include: Basic charge by the bank for provision of service Possible additional charges if your bank is a foreign bank and does not have direct dealings with Maybank (YWAM Singapore s designated bank), as your bank will have to go through another Singapore bank to effect the transfer. - You are advised to check with your bank all relevant charges before executing the transfer as you will have to bear these costs in order for YWAM Singapore to receive the full sum of your registration fee

3 3/21 SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM This application form consists of 8 parts: Part A: Applicant s Details Part B: Declaration and Consent Part C: Disclosure of Information Agreement Part D: Health Declaration Form (to be completed by applicant) Part E: Applicant s Health Form (to be completed by certified physician) Part F: Applicant s Leadership Reference Part G: Applicant s Friend Reference Part H: Applicant s YWAM Leader Reference (if applicable) Please attach a copy of your recent photo (preferably taken less than 3 months ago) in this space. Please note the following: This application form is for official use. Its duly completed contents will be kept confidential. - Please complete with accuracy and indicate N/A wherever inapplicable to you. - Duly completed application without registration fee & photograph will NOT be processed. - Registration fee is non-refundable. Please refer to the preceding application form guide for more details on payment methods. - Please DO NOT mail cash; cash payment is by hand only. School Applying for (please select only one): Discipleship Training School School of Biblical Studies School of Frontier Missions Member Care School Community Development School Foundations for Counseling Ministry Start Date of School: 2 0 Name of Applicant: (as in NRIC/Passport) Address: NRIC: (Singaporeans/SPR) Application Fee (applicable to every applicant, non-refundable): Processing Fee (applicable to applicants who are One person S$120/- Couple* S$180/- non-singaporean/ Singapore PR; non-refundable): S$30/- per person *couples will need to submit individual applications, but need only make one payment of S$180/- for the application fee Payment Mode Cheque (cheque no: ) Bank Draft (bank draft no: ) Telegraphic Transfer (please notify accounts department via accounts@ywam.org.sg) Others

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5 5/21 PART A APPLICANT S DETAILS 1. General Information Please write above the lines Name: (Given Name) (Family Name/ Surname) Preferred name (What name do you prefer to be addressed by) : Address: Block No.: Street name: Unit No.: City & Country: Postal code: Contact No: Home Mobile Date of Birth: D D / M M / Y Y Y Y Gender: Male / Female (Please circle) Marital status: Single / Engaged / Married / Separated / Divorced / Remarried / Widowed (please circle the applicable) Name of Spouse (if applicable): Date of Marriage: D D / M M / Y Y Y Y English Speaking Ability English Reading Comprehension (please tick accordingly) Excellent Good Fair Poor Other languages spoken: Citizenship: Place of Birth: Passport Number: Expiry Date: Issued on: D D / M M / Y Y Y Y D D / M M / Y Y Y Y Accommodation Required*: Single / Couple / Family (No. of adults & children ) *this is compulsory for all DTS applicants and optional for applicants of all other schools

6 6/21 Family Background For married applicants, please indicate details of your spouse & children (if any). For single applicants, please indicate details of your parents & siblings (if any). Name Gender M/F Relationship Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Educational Background Please list your educational history chronologically, with the most recent first. Name of School Attended Country Degree/Certificate Obtained Date of Attendance (DD/MM/YYYY) From To

7 7/21 Past and Present Employment (Including serving as YWAM staff) Please list all your employment experience chronologically, with the most recent first. Name of Company Country Designation/Title Duration of Work (DD/MM/YYYY) From To YWAM Schools Experience Please list your previous YWAM schools/ seminars attended (if any). YWAM School / Seminar Name of Base and Country Date of Attendance From To Church Affiliation Church Name: Denomination: Pastor s Name: Address of Church: Tel: Fax: Member since: Does your church support the idea of you attending a YWAM school?

8 8/21 Additional Questions - Please take time to prayerfully answer these questions - Write your answer on separate sheets of paper and indicate the question numbers - Submit them together with this application. - Indicate N/A for any question that is not applicable. 1. Please describe your conversion experience and your present relationship with God (no more than 1 page). 2. In your opinion, what are some of the gifting God has given you to minister to others? 3. Please state your skills (e.g. playing musical instruments, electrical work, administration etc). 4. Why do you want to apply for this particular school? 5. What areas of your character are you seeking God to further develop and improve? 6. How would you describe the relationships in your family? 7. What church involvement do you have (please indicate if you had leadership experience)? 8. What is/are your passion(s)? 9. Do you think you have a long-term call to mission? 10. Are there issues with which you are presently struggling (e.g addictions, relationship)? 11. Would your church have any expectation of you to be serving upon completion of this school? 12. Please give details if your pastor is not in agreement with your application to this school. 13. Are you presently in employment or in school? Please elaborate. 14. Please indicate your financial position with regards to school fees and living expenses. 15. Please give reason(s) if you are married and are not planning to do this school with your spouse. 16. a) Have you ever been cautioned, charged or convicted of a criminal offence in any country, or do you have any cases pending? (If Yes, please give details) b) Have you ever been the subject of a police investigation in any country that did not lead to a conviction? (If Yes, please give details) 17. Is there anything else you think/feel that YWAM Singapore should know?

9 9/21 PART B DECLARATION AND CONSENT Declaration I declare all information disclosed in this application and its attachment to be true and accurate. I have not intentionally withheld any relevant information. I agree to the use of the information (including the disclosure) by YWAM Singapore & International for any purpose pertaining to my training and / or my well-being & others. I agree to abide by the regulations of YWAM school if I am accepted as a student of YWAM. I agree to the YWAM refund policy. Release of Liability I hereby release its leadership, employees and volunteers from any liability whatsoever arising out of any injury, damage and/or losses which I may sustain during any involvement with Youth With A Mission Training Centre. Consent for Treatment In the event of an emergency in which I am rendered unconscious and my nearest responsible relative or guardian cannot be contacted, I hereby agree to such treatment, anesthetics and operations as in the opinion of the attending physician/surgeon who is deemed necessary. Consent for Burial In case of death, the law of the country may require that the deceased be buried or cremated. While every attempt will be made to fulfill the family s wish of disposition of the deceased, this may not be possible. I hereby grant consent for the burial/cremation of my body in accordance with the law of the nation, in the event of my death while I am in commitment with Youth With A Mission (Singapore). Name of Applicant (as in NRIC/passport) NRIC/Passport No: Signature and Date For Applicants Below 18 If the applicant is below 18 years old at the commencement date of the YWAM Singapore school applied for, the above declaration and consent is to be signed by the applicant s parent or legal guardian. Name of Parent/Legal Guardian* NRIC/Passport No: Signature and Date *delete where appropriate

10 10/21 PART C DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AGREEMENT I, hereby give consent for the collection of my personal data, including name, photographs, art/written work, voice, verbal statements and/or portraits within the organizational and schools context regardless of time frame. I also give consent for the use and disclosure of the above personal data for YWAM s publications and publicity purposes, with acknowledgement of the following points a) & b). a) The above agreement is binding upon heirs and/or future legal representative(s). b) No monetary consideration shall be paid. Name of Applicant (as in NRIC/passport) NRIC/Passport No: Signature and Date For Applicants Below 18 If the applicant is below 18 years old at the commencement date of the YWAM Singapore school applied for, the above declaration and consent is to be signed by the applicant s parent or legal guardian. Name of Parent/Legal Guardian* NRIC/Passport No: Signature and Date Note: please send us a written notice if applicant or parent/guardian wishes to rescind this agreement.

11 11/21 PART D - HEALTH DECLARATION FORM 1. Applicant s Declaration Name of Applicant: (passport name) Health (tick one): excellent good fair weak i. Other than minor aliment, have you had any accident / illness that required medical or surgical attention? (Yes/ No) If yes, please give details: ii. Are you currently on any form of medication / doctor s review? (Yes/ No) If yes, please give details: iii. iv. For female applicants only: Are you pregnant? (Yes/ No) Do you have any disabilities that could limit your participation in the school curriculum? (Yes/ No) If yes, please give details: v. Do you suffer from / have you been treated for any of the following? (Please tick & give details). hypertension chest pain heart disease food allergy fainting spell epilepsy migraine hepatitis diabetics anemia stroke drug allergy kidney / genital urinary system disease respiratory disorder / asthma heavy snoring during sleep disease of muscles / bones disease of brain / nervous system disease of blood / metabolism others (please specify): If yes to any of the above, please give details:

12 Is there anything of more about your health / physical / emotional / mental condition that you feel we should know: 12/21 2. Insurance Do you have valid hospitalization and surgical Insurance (or similar) that covers you while overseas? (Yes/ No) If yes, please indicate: Policy No: Company: Policy Contact No: 3. Emergency Contact In case of emergency, YWAM Singapore may contact: Name: _ Relationship to Applicant: Contact No: (home) (mobile) _ Comments, if any

13 13/21 PART E - HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM (Physician s Assessment) To be completed by a certified physician. Dear Applicant, please detach this portion of the application form as a confidential assessment form for your physician after filling in your name and school applied for. Name of Applicant (as in passport): School Applied For: Dear Physician, We request your help in providing us with information about our school applicant s physical health. The applicant is applying for a program that requires him/her to have a good health and a reasonable level of physical fitness. He/She may be required to participate in field trips and outreaches. Your examination & assessment of this applicant will be crucial for YWAM Singapore s consideration of acceptance. Thank you! Warm Regards, YWAM Singapore Registrar Height: Blood Type: Pulse Rate: Weight: Blood Pressure: Regularity: History (personal, medical/operation, mental, family): General Examination Eyes Left: Right: (With / Without corrective glasses) Hearing Left: Right: Chest (lung & heart): Abdomen (liver / spleen enlargement): Genital-urinary system:

14 14/21 Any other condition that YWAM Singapore should take note of? Physician s recommendation on fitness to study/for overseas travel for months. Acceptance without any limitation Acceptance with limitation (please specify): Not acceptable Should remain in areas where adequate medical care is available How long have you known the applicant? (years) (months) Details of Physician and Clinic Name of Physician: Name of Clinic: Clinic Telephone No: Clinic Address: Clinic Stamp and Signature of Physician:

15 15/21 PART F APPLICANT S LEADERSHIP REFERENCE Dear Applicant, please detach this portion of the application form as a confidential reference form for your church leader (e.g. pastor, elder, deacon, cell group leader, mentor) after filling in your name and school applied for. Name of Applicant (as in passport): School Applied for: Dear Church Leader, Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is an interdenominational Christian missionary organization founded in 1960 with the three-fold purpose of Evangelism, Training and Mercy Ministry. YWAM Singapore is also called to partner with local churches to fulfill this purpose. In view of adhering to this purpose, we request of you this confidential reference on the following applicant. This applicant has applied for admission to the above school conducted by YWAM Singapore. Different individuals may see the school as being stressful as there will be physical, mental and spiritual demands, thus we need your comment on the applicant s suitability for the school. Your reference will be kept strictly confidential. Please mail/ this reference form to YWAM Singapore upon completion. Our mailing/ address can be found on the bottom left corner of the page. Thank you for your time! Warm Regards, YWAM Singapore Registrar Name of Leader: Position/Role: Pastor/Elder/Deacon/Group Leader/Mentor/Others: Address: Contact No: Name of Church: Address of Church: How long have you known this applicant? years months How long has this applicant attended your church? years months i. What role(s) does the applicant have in church? (e.g. church attendee, member, teacher, musician, etc? ii. Please comment on this applicant s family background.

16 16/21 iii. How does this applicant usually react when subjected to stress or pressure? iv. Please circle the number on scale that best describe the applicant. PERSONAL MATURITY Emotional & Interpersonal maturity Immature Average Growing Unusual Insight INITIATIVE Proactively undertaking new responsibilities Poor Average Above Average Excellent SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE How others receive applicant s personality Tolerated Accepted Well-liked Sought after SOCIAL AWARENESS Response to feelings & needs of others Slow Fairly Responsive Thoughtful Usually considerate EMOTIONAL STABILITY How often emotionally balanced Never Seldom Usually Always PERSONAL APPEARANCE & MANNER First Impression Sloppy Fair Good Well-groomed POISE Applicant s confidence in public speaking? Lack of confidence Moderate Confident LEADERSHIP Leadership abilities Never leads Fair Average Exceptional RESPONSIBILITY Applicant s faithfulness towards assumed/assigned responsibilities? Unfaithful Fairly responsible Average Very responsible CO-OPERATION Ability to work amicably beyond differences/preferences Unwilling Indifferent Usually willing Outstanding TEAMWORK Ability to work well with others on team dynamics Poor Fair Good Exceptional COMMUNICATION Ability to present thoughts with logic & clarity Poor Fair Good Exceptional ABILITY TO ARTICULATE Ability to clearly present thoughts / emotions orally Poor Fair Good Exceptional v. If accepted for the school, what would be the applicant s need for personal development and/or help? vi. Any other observations and/or comments?

17 17/21 PART G APPLICANT S FRIEND REFERENCE Dear Applicant, please detach this portion of the application form as a confidential reference form for your friend after filling in your name and school applied for. Name of Applicant (as in passport): School Applied For: Dear Applicant s Friend, Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is an interdenominational Christian missionary organization founded in 1960 with the three-fold purpose of Evangelism, Training and Mercy Ministry. YWAM Singapore is also called to partner with local churches to fulfill this purpose. In view of adhering to this purpose, we request of you this confidential reference on the following applicant. This applicant has applied for admission to the above school conducted by YWAM Singapore. Different individuals may see the school as being stressful as there will be physical, mental and spiritual demands, thus we need your comment on the applicant s suitability for the school. Your reference will be kept strictly confidential. Please mail/ this reference form to YWAM Singapore upon completion. Our mailing/ address can be found on the bottom left corner of the page. Thank you for your time! Warm Regards, YWAM Singapore Registrar Name of Friend: Address: Contact No. & How long have you known this applicant? years months i. In what situation have you observed the applicant? home family work duty ministry church social local outreach small group outreach Others: ii. Please comment on this applicant s family background. iii. How does this applicant usually react when subjected to stress or pressure?

18 18/21 iv. Please circle the number on scale that best describe the applicant. PERSONAL MATURITY Emotional & Interpersonal maturity Immature Average Growing Unusual Insight INITIATIVE Proactively undertaking new responsibilities Poor Average Above Average Excellent SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE How others receive applicant s personality Tolerated Accepted Well-liked Sought after SOCIAL AWARENESS Response to feelings & needs of others Slow Fairly Responsive Thoughtful Usually considerate EMOTIONAL STABILITY How often emotionally balanced Never Seldom Usually Always PERSONAL APPEARANCE & MANNER First Impression Sloppy Fair Good Wellgroomed POISE Applicant s confidence in public speaking? Lack of confidence Moderate Confident LEADERSHIP Leadership abilities Never leads Fair Average Exceptional RESPONSIBILITY Applicant s faithfulness towards assumed / assigned responsibilities? Unfaithful Fairly responsible Average Very responsible CO-OPERATION Ability to work amicably beyond differences / preferences Unwilling Indifferent Usually willing Outstanding TEAMWORK Ability to work well with others on team dynamics Poor Fair Good Exceptional COMMUNICATION Ability to present thoughts with logic & clarity Poor Fair Good Exceptional ABILITY TO ARTICULATE Ability to clearly present thoughts / emotions orally Poor Fair Good Exception v. If accepted for the school, what would be the applicant s need for personal development and/or help? vi. Any other observations and/or comments?

19 19/21 PART H APPLICANT S YWAM LEADER REFERENCE (if applicable) Dear Applicant, please detach this portion of the application form as a confidential reference form for your YWAM leader after filling in your name and school applied for. He/she may be a leader who has led you in a previous YWAM school that you attended, or someone holding a leadership position in a YWAM base and who knows you well. Name of Applicant (as in passport): School Applied For: Dear YWAM Leader, This applicant has applied for admission to the above school conducted by YWAM Singapore. Different individuals may see the school as being stressful as there will be physical, mental and spiritual demands, thus we need your comment on the applicant s suitability for the school. Your reference will be kept strictly confidential. Please mail/ this reference form to YWAM Singapore upon completion. Our mailing/ address can be found on the bottom left corner of the page. Thank you for your time! Warm Regards, YWAM Singapore Registrar Name of Leader: Name of YWAM Base: Position*: *for previous school leaders, please indicate the school for which you served as leader of the applicant Contact No. & How long have you known this applicant? years months i. What was your experience with the applicant in the YWAM school/ministry? Please elaborate. ii. Please comment on this applicant s family background.

20 20/21 iii. How does this applicant usually react when subjected to stress or pressure? iv. Please circle the number on scale that best describe the applicant. PERSONAL MATURITY Emotional & Interpersonal maturity Immature Average Growing Unusual Insight INITIATIVE Proactively undertaking new responsibilities Poor Average Above Average Excellent SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE How others receive applicant s personality Tolerated Accepted Well-liked Sought after SOCIAL AWARENESS Response to feelings & needs of others Slow Fairly Responsive Thoughtful Usually considerate EMOTIONAL STABILITY How often emotionally balanced Never Seldom Usually Always PERSONAL APPEARANCE & MANNER First Impression Sloppy Fair Good Well-groomed POISE Applicant s confidence in public speaking? Lack of confidence Moderate Confident LEADERSHIP Leadership abilities Never leads Fair Average Exceptional RESPONSIBILITY Applicant s faithfulness towards assumed / assigned responsibilities? Unfaithful Fairly responsible Average Very responsible CO-OPERATION Ability to work amicably beyond differences / preferences Unwilling Indifferent Usually willing Outstanding TEAMWORK Ability to work well with others on team dynamics Poor Fair Good Exceptional COMMUNICATION Ability to present thoughts with logic & clarity Poor Fair Good Exceptional ABILITY TO ARTICULATE Ability to clearly present thoughts / emotions orally Poor Fair Good Exception v. If accepted for the school, what would be the applicant s need for personal development and/or help? vi. Any other observations and/or comments?

21 21/21 REFUND POLICY 1. Withdrawal for Cause The Student shall be entitled to immediate withdrawal from the Course by giving written notice to the PEO (Private Education Organization in this case - YWAM Singapore) of his/her intention to do so under the following circumstances: i. the PEO fails, for any reason, to commence the Course on the Commencement Date; ii. the PEO fails, for any reason, to complete the Course by the Completion Date; iii. the PEO terminates the Course for any reason prior to the completion of the Course; or iv. the PEO is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement. 2. Refund for Withdrawal for Cause The PEO shall, as soon as practicable after receiving the Student s notice of withdrawal under Clause 2.1 (and in any event no more than fourteen (14) days after receiving such notice), refund to the Student the entire amount of the course fees or partial portion paid (whichever applicable) except course registration fee. 3.Withdrawal Without Cause and Refunds Where the Student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those set out in Clause 2.1, the PEO shall, as soon as practicable after receiving the Student s written notice of withdrawal (and in any event no more than fourteen (14) working days after receiving such notice) refund to the Student the entire amount (100%) of the Deposit (less registration fee and/or any bank administrative charge which the PEO is entitled to make in accordance with school administration/regulation): If Student s written notice of withdrawal is received 1 week before course commencement date 100% Within 1 st month after course commencement date 65% Within 2 nd month after course commencement date 35% Within 3 rd month after course commencement date 0% % of refund from the course fee 4. Deemed Withdrawal Where the Student decides to transfer to attend another course within the same PEO, he/she shall for the purposes of this Clause 2 be deemed to have withdrawn from the initial applied Course and the provisions of Clause 2.3 shall be applied, otherwise agreed between the PEO and the Student with written document.