Overview
The NAC Arts Scholarship (Undergraduate) aims to nurture outstanding individuals who wish to pursue a career as an arts practitioner or professional, and have the potential to lead in the fields of performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, or technical arts design and production in Singapore.
While the NAC Arts Scholarship supports a wide range of arts and arts-related courses, we have identified the following fields of study as priority, given the needs and opportunities in our cultural sector:
- Arts practice with a focus in community arts, arts education, or a traditional art form.
- Visual arts curating
- Literary arts publishing, editing and creative writing
- Technical arts design and production
A list of local tertiary institutions offering arts-related courses is available here for reference. For more information on the courses, please contact the respective institutions directly.
Course of Study
Scholarship recipients will receive support for a Bachelor degree in the fields of performing arts, visual arts*, literary arts, or technical arts design and production at recognised universities or arts institutions in Singapore or overseas on a full-time basis.
*For applicants pursuing design or media courses, you may wish to consider other Creative Industries Scholarships offered by DesignSingapore Council and Media Development Authority.
Scholarship Coverage
- For local study, the scholarship will cover tuition and compulsory fees up to $10,000 per year, subject to a maximum of $40,000.
- For overseas study, the scholarship is capped at $100,000 and will cover the following in order of priority:
- Up to four years of full tuition and compulsory fees
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- International travel allowance
Service Commitment
Scholarship recipients will fulfill a 2-year service commitment in Singapore's arts and cultural sector over a period of 5 years upon graduation.
Eligibility
Applicants of NAC Arts Scholarship (Undergraduate) must
- Be Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents
- Possess GCE "A" level, Diploma, International Baccalaureate or equivalent certificate
Applicants who have started their undergraduate programme may apply. The Scholarship will cover applicable fees and allowances from the point of award, and the recipient will fulfill a 2-year service commitment in Singapore's arts and cultural sector over a period of 5 years upon graduation.
Assessment Criteria
Eligible applicants will be assessed based on
- Potential contribution of the applicant's area of studies to the development of the arts and cultural sector in Singapore
- Talent (creative potential), and leadership qualities
- Strong track record of co-curricular activities, and/or achievements and involvement in the arts in Singapore
- Good academic record
How to Apply?
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