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i-SEA Fellowship 2026
Singapore Experience
Immerse yourself in a week-long, fully-funded workshop and hackathon in Singapore. Your travel, accommodation, and expenses will be covered—focus entirely on learning, creating, and collaborating. Stories
Basic requirements
• Age: 16 to 25 for applicants in Singapore; 18 to 25 for applicants from other eligible countries • Nationality: Citizen or resident of Southeast Asia, China, or India • Education: Currently enrolled in a junior college, polytechnic, university, or other post-secondary institution • Endorsement: Nominated by your institution
Creator requirements
• Following: 1,000+ followers on any platform • Activity: Regular monthly posting history • Platform: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or other • Commitment: Available for full programme
Create withintegrity.
We received 4,500+ applications from creators across the region. Thank you to everyone who applied — selected fellows will be announced soon. About
What is the i-SEA Fellowship?
A hybrid month-long programme designed to equip content creators with the knowledge, skills, and tools to become ethical and impactful digital storytellers. The Influence for Impact in Southeast Asia (i-SEA) Fellowship Programme is an initiative of the Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube) at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), in partnership with Temasek Foundation. 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. Through online masterclasses, mentorship, and a week-long in-person workshop and hackathon in Singapore, fellows will explore key topics including: Why Apply
More than a fellowship—a launchpad for impact.
Elevate your skills, expand your network, and become a leader in promoting information integrity across Southeast Asia.
Regional Network
Join a vibrant community of passionate student creators from across Southeast Asia. Forge lasting connections, collaborate on innovative projects, and build a supportive network of peers committed to making a positive impact.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Participate in masterclasses and workshops led by distinguished academics, top journalists, and policy experts. Dive deep into digital media ethics, AI in storytelling, and strategies to combat online harms.
Creator Mentorship
Learn directly from established key opinion leaders and successful influencers. Gain real-world insights into building an ethical and impactful online presence from those who have paved the way.
Voices from i-SEA 2025
In their own words — reflections shared by fellows from our inaugural cohort. "Being part of the i-SEA Fellowship 2025 was an unforgettable experience. I had the chance to learn from inspiring creators across Southeast Asia, exchange ideas, and grow both personally and professionally. Beyond the workshops and discussions, I built meaningful friendships and connections that continue to inspire me as a content creator and youth advocate." "Participating in the first-ever i-SEA Fellowship at NTU Singapore was a truly meaningful experience that broadened my perspective and strengthened my skills. The programme deepened my understanding of information integrity, digital literacy and responsible AI while allowing me to collaborate with passionate young leaders from across Southeast Asia. Beyond the energy of the hackathon, what stood out most was the strong regional network we built — those connections continue to spark collaborations, community initiatives and advocacy efforts that create lasting impact." "For me, i-SEA was more than a fellowship. It was a turning point. As a student and content creator, I discovered new ways to connect digital literacy, information integrity, and ethical, responsible AI with education. The experience challenged me to think beyond borders and inspired me to create meaningful content that empowers young people to think critically and navigate the digital world responsibly. I proudly carry the nickname 'Visionary Vichet' — a reminder to keep learning, creating, and inspiring positive change in my community." "Grand, radiant, significant, and rare. Bold, unforgettable, beyond compare. To sum it up: absolute PEAK. Thank you, i-SEA, for the greatest experience I've ever had."
Beyond workshops.
Industry visits to TikTok, MediaCorp, and SPH Media give you behind-the-scenes access to how leading platforms approach information integrity. Programme
Online Masterclasses
Three weeks of sessions on misinformation, media ethics, AI literacy, and fact-checking with experts from journalism, tech, and academia.
Industry Visits
Go behind the scenes at TikTok's Transparency Centre, SPH Media newsroom, and MediaCorp broadcast studios in Singapore.
Hackathon
Work in cross-cultural teams to develop solutions for real information integrity challenges, mentored by industry experts.
Fully funded.
Selected fellows pay nothing to take part. For the in-person hackathon week in Singapore (7–12 December 2026), we cover: The online masterclasses (13–30 November 2026) are also free to attend — no travel or accommodation needed. Certificate
An official certificate of completion.
Every fellow who completes the programme receives an official i-SEA Fellowship certificate from the organisers — a formal recognition of your participation, signed by the centre's director and presented at the closing ceremony in Singapore. Timeline
Key dates for 2026
From application to the closing ceremony in Singapore — four milestones to mark on your calendar. Submit your application through our online portal. Selected fellows notified via email. Three weeks of online sessions on information integrity, AI literacy, and ethical storytelling. In-person workshops, hackathon, and site visits in Singapore. Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Immerse yourself in a week-long, fully-funded workshop and hackathon in Singapore. Your travel, accommodation, and expenses will be covered—focus entirely on learning, creating, and collaborating. Stories
• Age: 16 to 25 for applicants in Singapore; 18 to 25 for applicants from other eligible countries • Nationality: Citizen or resident of Southeast Asia, China, or India • Education: Currently enrolled in a junior college, polytechnic, university, or other post-secondary institution • Endorsement: Nominated by your institution
• Following: 1,000+ followers on any platform • Activity: Regular monthly posting history • Platform: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or other • Commitment: Available for full programme
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