Flow Fitness Les Mills Scholarship
Application Form

About Flow Fitness

Flow Fitness is a social enterprise that aims to sponsor education to selected invidividuals from underprivileged backgrounds to be group exercise instructors. We currently operate under the ActiveSG, PA and SAFRA network of clubs and sports centres.

The 3 main programs that we operate include: BodyBalance (Yoga-based workout), BodyCombat (Mixed Martial Arts Workout) and Sh'bam (Dance-based cardio workout).

Flow Fitness is looking for applicants who are determined to make a difference to their lives, have an interest in sports and fitness industry and willing to learn and consistently improve themselves. Through this scholarship, successful individuals will be groomed to have a practical life skill, and will have the opportunity to contribute back to the society with these skills acquired.

About the Scholarship

As part of our efforts to give back to the community, Flow Fitness and Les Mills Asia Pacific will jointly sponsor the Initial Module Training for up to 3 selected individuals for FY 2016 to become Les Mills Instructors for Flow Fitness.

Prior to the Initial Module Training, some basic training would be provided to these awardees to equip them with basic language skills and psychomotor skills required for the program. After the Initial Module Training, the awardees are expected to undergo a mentorship and clearance process with Flow Fitness in order to ensure that a high quality of teaching is maintained.

This process of clearance would be about 5-9 months of on-job training. In the process of mentorship, these individuals would be paid a token sum to cover their transportation expenses of up to S$300. After clearance, awardees would be able to start covering classes and would continue to be under supervision for another 3 releases. Suitable awardees could be further recommended to external organizations to be considered as freelance group exercise instructors (GXIs).

Awardees will be required to complete a bond of 100 teaching hours with Flow Fitness. The bond would be non-exclusive and awardees can continue to teach at other external organizations during the period of bond.

About Group Exercise Instructors

Group Exercise Instructors (GXIs) for Les Mils Programs will have a clear progression path. If the individual decides to continues to advance themselves up the Les Mills system, they will have the chance to become national/international presenters or even higher. All certifications are internationally recognized in up to 80 countries worldwide and over 15,000 gyms.

As an instructor with Flow Fitness, GXIs may earn up to $70/hr for their service, depending on the skill grade. They may also be given additional duties such as to be mentors for other instructors, which will allow them to expand their skillsets, and open new job opportunities in the future.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should fulfill the following criteria:

- Candidates should be Singaporean citizens above the age of 16 years old.

- Candidates should come from families with a monthly household income of $1,900 and below, or a per capita income of $650. Exceptional cases will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

- Candidates should submit all required documents requested for in this form. Applications with incomplete documents will not be processed. Every item in the application form must be completed. Where not applicable, please indicate “NA” or “NIL”.

- All submissions are to be received by 31 October 2016. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 30 November 2016 (Wed) have to undergo a selection process.

Submission Information

- Candidates may choose either E-Submission or Physical Submission.

- E-Submissions: All candidates may submit the completed application form with the supporting documents in one pdf file to .
- Physical Submission: The completed application form together with supporting documents can be mailed to our administrative office at: Attn: Flow Fitness Les Mills Scholarship Application, Flow Fitness, 755 Yishun St 72, #07-236, Singapore 760755

- Application forms that are incomplete or late or without supporting documents will not be considered. Proof of posting will not be accepted as evidence of submission.

- The decision of the Selection panel is final. No appeals will be entertained with regard to the awards given.

FLOW FITNESS LES MILLS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Candidate’s Particulars
Name: / Birth Cert/NRIC No:
Date of Birth: / Age: / Nationality: / Sex:
Male / Female*
(*delete accordingly)
Address: / Tel No:
HP:
Email:
Type of Accommodation: / 1 room 2 room
3 room 4 room
5 room Others: ______/ Rental Purchased
Others: ______
Name of School: / Expected Year of Graduation: / Educational Level in Current Year :
Are you working part time? (Please Circle) YES / NO* (*delete accordingly)
If yes, where are you working and how much are you earning? ______
FATHER / MOTHER
Name: / Name:
NRIC No: / Nationality: / NRIC No: / Nationality:
D.O.B: / Age: / D.O.B: / Age:
Occupation: / Gross Monthly Salary:
/ Occupation: / Gross Monthly Salary:
Address: (If different from applicant’s address) / Address: (If different from applicant’s address)
Employment Status:
Employed Full time/ Employed Part time/
Looking for a job Unemployed/ Retired/
Medically Unfit for work* (*delete accordingly) / Employment Status:
Employed Full time/ Employed Part time/
Looking for a job Unemployed/ Retired/
Medically Unfit for work* (*delete accordingly)
Name of employer:
Tel No:
Address: / Name of employer:
Tel No:
Address:
PARTICULARS OF OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD
S/N / Name / NRIC No / Age / Relationship / Occupation/ School / *Gross Monthly Income
1 / $
2 / $
3 / $
4 / $
5 / $
6 / $
7 / $
8 / $
9 / $
10 / $
Total / $

* Please attach latest pay slips (including NS) or fill up the declaration of self-employment/unemployment form.

OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID / INCOME
S/N / Name / From (Month) / To (Month)
1 / CDC / SSO / $
2 / MUIS / $
3 / Aid from other organizations / $
4 / Other sources of income e.g. Contribution from Non-household Members, Rental, Child Maintenance / $
Total: / $
APPLICANT’S EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Name of School / Year of Study / Highest Level Passed (Please attach examination results)
ITE / JUNIOR COLLEGE / POLYTECHNIC EDUCATION
Name of School / Year of Study (State 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd yr) / Highest Level Passed (Please attach examination results)
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Name and Address of Institution / Matriculation Reg. No / Duration of Study
Faculty/ Department / Date of Admission / Expected Year of Graduation
Name of Degree Course / Current Year of Study (1st/ 2nd/3rd yr, etc.) / Highest Level Passed (Please attach latest examination results)

OTHER INFORMATION

Have you previously received any Scholarship or Bursary Awards from Flow Fitness or any other organisation? If yes, please state the type of awards received:

Name of Scholarship or Bursary Award / Amount / Year

(The above details will be verified with the respective organisations)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/ INTERESTS

Please state any experience or related interest or awards in physical exercise, especially yoga. pilates, dance, or mixed martial arts related activities.

Experience/ Interest / Start Date (MM/YY) / End Date (MM/YY) / Awards (if any)

REASONS FOR APPLYING

This may include your personal story or background, or any personal reasons for requesting for financial assistance, or any personal reason why choosing this scholarship in particular.

WHY DO YOU THINK YOU ARE THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP?

This may include your personal character traits and values, interests or skill sets that make you most suitable for this job.

REFERRAL INFORMATION

Please be informed that applicants will be required to provide valid character referees for this application. Character referees may be contacted by the selection panel if required. Social work health professional strongly preferred. These may include School Counsellors, Family Service Centers Social Workers/ Counsellors, Medical Social Workers. Professional Psychologist/Psychiatrists etc.

Name of Referee / Referral Organization / Relationship to Referral / Contact No. / Email

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the particulars stated in this form are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have not left out any material fact. I understand that my application will not be considered if any information given by me is found to be false or inaccurate. I also understand that the decision of the Selection Committee is final.

I consent to the information provided being used by Flow Fitness for the purpose of assessing my application for the 2016 Flow Fitness Les Mills Scholarship.

Full Name & NRIC / Signature & Date
Please tick (√) where applicable:
Scholarship Award Application Supporting Documents Checklist
Where applicable, please provide a photocopy of the supporting documents listed below. Application forms with incomplete supporting documents WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
1 / Personal Documents
 NRIC/ Birth Certificate of applicant & ALL household members (both sides)
 SAF 11B for SAF personnel (both sides)
 Death, marriage, separation or divorce certificate (where applicable for any family members)
 Photocopy of financial aid documents, if any, from CDC, MUIS or other organizations
2 / Educational Qualifications (Please provide all where applicable in chronological order)
 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) Certificate
 GCE 'N' Certificate
 GCE 'O' Certificate
 GCE 'A' Certificate
 National ITE Certificate (Includes results)
 Higher National ITE Certificate (Includes results)
 Diploma Certificate (Includes results)
 University Certificate (Includes results)
 Latest examination results in current institution
 CCA Records and other outstanding achievements
3 / Household Members who are employed:
 Latest pay slip OR Employer’s letter (dated in current month) verifying the monthly income (with company’s official stamp)
4 / Household Members who are unemployed / retired / housewife or employed but not able to produce income document must provide:
 Doctor’s memo for chronic patients (within the last 6 months, exclude common MC)
 CPF Contribution History for the past 12 months
 CPF Transaction History for the past 12 months
 Income Declaration Form (attached at Page 9)
 Notice of Income Tax Assessment
5 / Household Members who are self-employed (e.g. taxi driver):
 CPF Contribution History for the past 12 months
 CPF Transaction History for the past 12 months
 Income Declaration Form (attached at Page 9)
 Notice of Income Tax Assessment