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Step 5: Preparation for submission of entries
Follow the submission guidelines to prepare your entry for submission.
Last updated on 10 November 2026
To ensure that entries submitted are received successfully, do take some time to read through the submission requirements below.
Once you're satisfied with your work, it's time to submit it! Before you do, read through the following important submission information and ensure that your work meets all the required criteria and is submitted under the correct category.
A gentle reminder to ensure that your work is original before hitting that ‘submit’ button as entries that are found to be AI-generated or plagiarised will be disqualified.
Declaration of References / AI Usage
If you have referenced any existing works in the creation of your essay/artwork, please ensure:
You have the reference list ready during the submission of your entry.
You declare the use of any AI assistance.
Filename Format
All entries submitted should be named in the following format:
Filename Format (without the brackets)
For participants from secondary/tertiary schools: |
(School Name)_(Participant Full Name)_(Form Class)_(Form Class Index No.) e.g. Singapore Secondary School_Guru Tan_2E1_03.docx |
For participants in the Open category (excluding secondary/tertiary school students): |
Open_(Participant Full Name) e.g. Open_Chill Bestie.docx |
Methods of Submitting Your Entry
Through your school
You may choose to send your essay / artwork to your teacher-in-charge and have them submit it to us on your behalf.
By yourself
Please submit your essay / artwork through the online form below.
Important Requirements for Design Competition
For traditional artworks submitted via the online form:
Attach a scanned image (preferred) or photograph that's clear and of high definition (at least 10MP).
Make sure to keep your original artwork with you and in good condition.
For digital entries, do note the following requirements:
Final artwork submitted is preferably in .png format.
Final artwork submited is of the highest resolution possible (300 / 600 dpi).
Working files (eg. .procreate/.psd/.ai) are encouraged to be uploaded together with the image file.
You should send us a compressed zip folder containing the artwork files (maximum file size of 10MB).
Alternatively, you may upload the files to a third-party website (such as Google Drive) and provide us with a weblink, with access granted to us at liveonlivetwice@notu.com.sg.
Important Requirements for Essay Competition
Essays submitted must be formatted as follows:
Typewritten in Word document format (e.g. .doc / .docx)
Arial font type
Font size of 12
1.5 line spacing with clear paragraphing
Word count limit are as follows:
The maximum word count (excluding title, references and footnotes) for the essays are as follows:
Type of writing | Category | Maximum word count |
|---|---|---|
Continuous Writing | Junior | 750 |
Senior & Open | 1500 | |
Situational Writing | Junior | 500 |
Senior | 1000 |
For the smoothest experience, we'd recommend submitting your entry via a laptop or desktop. Good luck!
Ready to submit your entry?
Take a screenshot of the acknowledgement page after you have submitted your entry as proof of your submission. You will also receive an acknowledgement email within 5 minutes.
If you need to modify or withdraw your submission, or run into any technical issues, feel free to reach out to us at liveonlivetwice@notu.com.sg and we'll be happy to help!
Feel free to submit as many entries as you like but do note that each participant may only receive a maximum of one award.— The Innovator
