Digest Hey everyone! Congratulation for coming thus far this autumn term! Just push on for a bit, it's only one more week to winter break! I hope it will be a good break for everyone, whether you're going to travel or just chill around. More importantly, I hope you're excited because Christmas is coming! It's definitely a joyous occasion no matter where you are, so may you enjoy this festive season (: The ICSS *Christmas Party* just concluded tonight, and it was a really fun night with sumptuous food and exciting performances. Most even walked away with a present from our very own Santa! If you weren't able to come, you were missed, but do stay tuned for our many more events next term! In other news, applications for the *Point Hope Book Prize* are now open! Point Hope is the philanthropic arm of a private equity firm, and they are offering Book Prizes to deserving Singaporeans at Imperial College. Winners will receive *£500* as well as a *one-week summer internship* in the* private equity and fund management profession*. For more details on how to apply, please refer to the post below! Today's issue will be short and sweet, but do keep your eyes peeled for more updates in future! Merry Christmas everyone! Your cheerful Secretary, Ben Chin (: Content 1. Christmas Party <#15199332dcfe219e_1> 2. Point Hope Book Prize <#15199332dcfe219e_2> 1. Christmas Party Hello everyone! Thanks for coming down for the ICSS Christmas Party that just concluded tonight! It was definitely heartwarming to see everyone gathered together in good cheer before the term ended. We hope you enjoyed the home cooked festive food, the lovely performances by our talented friends, and just the company of your friends! We would also like to thank everyone who helped us out with preparing the food, we wouldn't have been able to pull this off without you guys! (: One more week till term ends, jiayou! Your cool Events Officer, Gao Ming 2. Point Hope Book Prize Dear all, Applications for the *Point Hope Book Prize* are now open! Here are more details on what this meaningful award is all about: Point Hope is the philanthropic arm of one of the first private equity firms in Asia with an integrated philanthropy programme, focusing on education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid. Scholarships and bursaries have been awarded to top undergraduate and postgraduate students at leading universities. Point Hope has also been supporting cancer research at the National Heart and Lung Institute at the Royal Brompton Hospital in the United Kingdom and has frequently donated to Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. This is the sixth year in which Point Hope will be awarding Book Prizes to deserving members of the Malaysian and Singaporean Society at Imperial College London. Book Prize winners will receive *£500* as well as a* one-week internship* during the summer break for an introduction to the *private equity and fund management profession.* If you are interested, do visit the following links: Selection process: https://goo.gl/4exm7c <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=8c34dc7278&e=030d49d029> Application form: https://goo.gl/gjcRaC <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=deccdd3dfd&e=030d49d029> The application deadline is on the *31 January 2016*. Note that when you submit your application form and necessary documents to Point Hope, do remember to cc secretary@admin-singsoc.net as well. Thank you! We look forward to your applications soon! Your sincere President, Wan Qing Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=891c9099f6&e=030d49d029&c=17fd5f9a48> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=1bca0900e1&e=030d49d029> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=monkey_rewards&aid=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&afl=1>