Temasek Foundation Inspire Fund for Athletes

"Athletes who represent Singapore at international competitions will get a leg up with the new Temasek Foundation Inspire Fund for Athletes. The fund sets no age limit or restriction on types of sport, so this will benefit a wider base of aspiring athletes. I would like to encourage all eligible athletes to apply and make Singapore proud!”

Mr Edwin Tong
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth

"The Temasek Foundation Inspire Fund extends support to athletes who require financial backing and we would like to encourage youth athletes to apply for this fund. With NYSI’s focus on the development of youth athletes in high performance sports, we look forward to supporting more youth athletes in their sporting aspirations to further build the Singapore youth sports ecosystem."

Dr Su Chun Wei
Director, National Youth Sports Institute

"Aspiring athletes need a community of support to grow. It is so heartening to see passion driven, self-funded athletes go on to represent Singapore in international competitions. They come from different sporting disciplines – from talented youths in emerging sports such as dodgeball, indoor skydiving and tchoukball, to masters athletes. The Temasek Foundation Inspire Fund will provide support for these athletes to nurture their aspirations. We hope this will inspire and empower others to follow."

Ms Koh Lin-Net
Chief Executive, Temasek Foundation Nurtures

1) Applicant

For individual applicants, you must be a Singapore Citizen
For team applicants, a mixed team consisting of Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents can be considered
Not currently a carded athlete
Track record in the sport
Sport must not be supported by the High-Performance Sports system
Performance potential
Selection by the sport's National Sports Association to represent Singapore (if one exists)

2) Competition

Sanctioned by the sport's International Federation or National Sports Association
Regional or international level
Quality or strength of the competitor field
Significance and prestige of the competition
To provide a confirmed competition date at the date of the application