Edusave Character Award (ECHA)

The Edusave Character Award (ECHA) was introduced in 2012 to enable schools to recognise students who demonstrate exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through their behaviour and actions. This is part of the larger goal to foster an inclusive and stronger Singapore as we broaden the qualities and achievements to be encouraged and applauded. The award also supports schools’ continuing efforts in nurturing students of character and values, who are active contributors and concerned citizens.

Objectives
The objectives of the ECHA are:

· To send a clear and strong signal of the importance that MOE places on character and values, on par with achievements in the academic domain; and

· To recognise outstanding students in each school who are exemplary in character, and who can be role models to inspire others.

Eligibility Criteria

· The nominee is a Singapore citizen.

· The nominee must, on a consistent basis, demonstrated good character and values. In particular, the nominee has demonstrated the following types of qualities:

school values of ACE (Adaptability, Courage and Empathy) and/or
qualities associated with outstanding character where nominee has demonstrated exemplary character, and who can be role models to inspire others.

Nomination and Selection Process

All nominations have to be made using the online nomination form, here (link to this site https://forms.moe.edu.sg/forms/v8gO0M ), available from the school website and Parent Gateway from Friday, 3 July 2026.

The main stages of the selection process include nomination, shortlisting and endorsement.

The closing date for nomination is Friday, 17 July 2026 (5 pm) and all nominations must be submitted by the closing date and time.

For more information on ECHA, please visit here (link to this https://www.moe.gov.sg/financial-matters/awards-scholarships/edusave-awards ) for more information. Thank you.