Every event is assessed based on 6 guiding principles: TGC, location, duration, level of recognition, level of participation, and level of achievement. The portal will then allocate points accordingly based on these 6 criteria. So, it is important that you provide the right information for each event submission.

You can start collecting points once you are enrolled in the SHINE Programme. However, you must make sure that the event for which you intend to claim points is a SHINE-recognised event.

Yes. The Core Empowerment Workshops in each learning package are mandatory. You must start with Learning Package 1 first. In addition, in order to qualify for any of the SHINE Awards, you must also attend all workshops and events under the Empowerment Series. Please refer to the following list: 

Learning Package 1 Empowerment Series

• Shine Discovery Session (120 SHINE points)

• Emotional Intelligence (10 SHINE points)

• Get into the Rhythm of Change (10 SHINE points)

• Motivating Yourself (10 SHINE points)

• Let’s Manage Stress Together (10 SHINE points)

• Envisioning Success (10 SHINE points)

• Switching up your Creativity (10 SHINE points)

Learning Package 2 Empowerment Series

• 21st Century Leadership Principles (20 SHINE points)

• iLead Conference (40 SHINE points)

Learning Package 3 Empowerment Series

• Pre-internship workshop series (organised by the School - 0 Points as these will be captured in your CGPA)

• Your Personal Brand (10 SHINE points)

• People skills at Work(10 SHINE points)

• WORK · LIVE · PLAY: A Workplace Simulation (40 points)

Learning Package 4 Empowerment Series

• Cultural self-audit(10 SHINE points)

• Communicating Beyond Borders(10 SHINE points)

• Personal Safety and Security(10 SHINE points)

• Kiki Lala: A Cross-cultural Simulation(10 SHINE points)

• Global Perspective Seminars and Distinguished Speaker Series(20 SHINE Points)

(The above is an excerpt from the SHINE Award Programme Info Kit available in the SHINE Portal Resource Centre.

For more info on the latest workshops and events organised by the SHINE Award Centre, check out the SHINE Portal! 

You can claim points for an event only AFTER the event has ended since you will have to submit a reflection that captures your experience and what you have learned, along with proof of participation to validate your involvement in the event.

No. Points will only be awarded when there is sufficient proof of participation to verify your involvement in the event.

You can upload a certificate of participation, letter or e-mail of acknowledgement, photographs, or any signed document as proof of participation. However, for Individual Event Submissions, you MUST upload a copy of the Activity Declaration Form signed by an event verifier.

An event verifier has to be a Taylor's University staff member who can verify your involvement in a specific event or the organiser of the event itself (particularly if the event is not affiliated with Taylor's University). If you cannot identify such an individual but believe that your participation in an event should be captured in the SHINE Programme, drop by the SHINE Award Centre and talk to us about it.

If you wish to qualify for any of the SHINE Awards, you must attend all workshops and events under the Empowerment Series. In addition, you must also meet certain requirements under Experiential Opportunities. Refer to the SHINE AWARD PROGRAMME INFO KIT in the Resource Page for a detailed breakdown of the specific requirements.

No, you can only apply for 1 SHINE Award. Once your award application is approved, your SHINE journey will be automatically terminated.

Yes, you will still get a 2nd Transcript even if you do not complete your SHINE journey. Your 2nd Transcript will record all your extracurricular involvement during the period of your enrollment in the SHINE Programme.

The SHINE Programme is meant to be a self-paced programnme, so you may continue the programme for as long as you are a Taylor’s undergraduate. However, ideally, we do recommend that you complete it within 3 years, the common length of a degree programme.