National Youth Council

The National Youth Council (NYC), a division of the People's Association, was set up by the Singapore Government on 1 November 1989 as the national co-ordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore.

The NYC supports the development of youth and youth organisations through grants, awards, national and international programmes, research and publications, as well as other support services. The NYC is also the administering body for the Singapore Youth Awards (SYA), Outstanding Youth in Education Award (OYEA), and liaison body with ASEAN and International Organisations on youth development.

The NYC plays an active role in nurturing world-ready youth by increasing the capability of youth organisations through funding and other forms of support, in order that they might have a greater impact and outreach to youth.

The NYC also creates a supportive environment in which youth can participate in national education programmes, international exchanges, and projects that bring out the best in them and that benefit the community at the same time.