NATIONAL CAMPAIGN (NC) / BETTER WORLD (BW) BADGE SCHEME 2023

Dear Leaders,

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN (NC) / BETTER WORLD (BW) BADGE SCHEME 2023

Greetings from The Singapore Scout Association (SSA).

We are pleased to inform that leaders may now register eligible Scouts for the NC and BW badge schemes via the MSDS Youth Programme Registration Portal.

Kindly note the following:

  • For NC badge schemes,
    • Registration will be opened in 2 intakes; till 30 June 2023 and 30 September 2023 (refer to Annex A).
    • Leaders may obtain relevant information, teaching materials and results form via SSA’s website (link provided in Annex A).
    • Leaders are to submit completed results form, receipt number of payment made and supporting documents electronically by the respective deadlines (link and deadlines provided in Annex A).
  • For BW badge schemes, leaders may obtain relevant information via the ‘BetterWorld’ website at: https://scout.betterworld.sg/repository/

Please refer to Annex A for details regarding the various badge schemes and for payment instructions respectively. Additionally, please note that:

  • Additional supporting documents (e.g. reflection journals, photos, videos etc) may be required for audit purposes. Such audits are jointly conducted by the relevant agencies and the National Programme Team.
  • Photos, videos and other forms of visual submissions may also be used for official reporting purposes (e.g. report submissions to agency and/or annual report publication).

Kindly email Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or call 69115790 for assistance or clarification.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation.


Annex A

(I) Badge Schemes, Eligibility and Fee

Badge Scheme ^ Eligible Sections FEE (S$)
Subject to GST
TYPE
Cub Scout Venture Rover
Civil Defence   ✔️     4.00 National Campaign (NC)
Crime Prevention ✔️ ✔️ ✔️  
Climate Action Ambassador ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Youth Water Ambassador   ✔️    
Kindness Badge Award ✔️      
Kindness Badge Award   ✔️     Waived
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Agency   ✔️     5.00
Messenger of Peace ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Waived Better World (BW)
Scout Go Solar ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Champion for Nature Challenge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Plastic Tide Turner ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

^ Self Conducted at leader’s discretion and to be completed within the registered year unless stated otherwise. It may require site visit and/or online assessment (Refer to Information Sheets).

 

Deadline
MSDS Registration Period 1st Intake: 8 February 2023 – 30 Jun 2023

1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023

Submission of Results Deadline & Outcome of badge scheme and Notification of Collection Period Batch 01/2023

  • Submission Deadline: by 10 April 2023
  • Collection Period: 1 May 2023 – 17 June 2023

Batch 02/2023

  • Submission Deadline: by 1 August 2023
  • Collection Period: 21 August 2023 – 30 September 2023

Batch 03/2023

  • Submission Deadline: by 1 November 2023
  • Collection Period: 20 November 2023 – 16 December 2023
Information Sheets and Results Form https://scout.sg/ssa-circular under Programme – Youth
Online submission (Google Form) To be completed by Adult Leaders only https://bit.ly/NBCSubmissions2023
MSDS Youth Registration Portal https://intranet.scout.org.sg