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Last updated on 28 September 2026

NAC Arts Scholarship: Nurturing Singapore's future arts leaders

The NAC Arts Scholarship develops future arts leaders who will push artistic boundaries and create lasting impact for Singapore's communities. It is open to all Singaporeans and Permanent Residents pursuing full-time arts and arts-related programmes.

Since 2025, the Arts Scholarship is offered in partnership with President's Challenge. Additional consideration may be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.

Arts Scholarship - 2026 recipients

The National Arts Council Arts Scholarship aims to nurture outstanding individuals to contribute to the arts and cultural development in Singapore. Recipients are artists and arts practitioners who have established a strong track record with accomplishments across different disciplines, as well as creative talents who are starting their careers with ambitions in the arts.

The NAC Arts Scholarship (Degree)

Supports full-time arts and arts-related degree programmes at reputable universities or arts institutions in Singapore or overseas.

Pursuing a University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) programme? Apply directly through the UAS website. (opens in new tab)

Upon graduation, scholars are connected to hosting opportunities with arts and culture organisations — gaining exposure beyond their core training, alongside mentorship, career guidance, and network support.

Priority disciplines

Arts Scholarship (Degree)

Creative & Performance

  • Arts & Technology

  • Choreography

  • Composing & Conducting

  • Creative Producing & Creative Writing

  • Curating & Dramaturgy

  • Literary Translation / Language Studies

  • Performance (Ballet, Contemporary, Traditional Dance)

  • Traditional Visual Arts (Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Batik)

Arts Management

  • Arts Management & Entrepreneurship

Arts Education & Applied Arts

  • Arts for Young Audiences

  • Arts Pedagogy (Early Childhood, Special Education)

  • Community Arts (Social Outcomes, Wellbeing, Access and Inclusion)

Technical & Specialist Services

  • Production and Stage Management

  • Production Design (stage, lighting, costume, and sound design)

Research, Documentation & Writing

  • Arts Criticism and Writing

  • Arts Research, Analytics, and Programme Evaluation

  • Asian Art History

The NAC Arts Scholarship (Diploma)

Supports pre-tertiary and diploma programmes at LASALLE College of the Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and School of the Arts (SOTA).

LASALLE programmes

  • Diploma in Audio Production

  • Diploma in Dance

  • Diploma in Music

  • Diploma in Performance

  • Diploma in Theatre Production and Management

  • Diploma in Fine Arts

NAFA Programmes

  • Diploma in Dance

  • Diploma in Music

  • Diploma in Music Teaching

  • Diploma in Theatre (English Drama)

  • Diploma in Theatre (Mandarin Drama)

  • Diploma in Arts Management

  • Diploma in Fine Art

  • Diploma in Art Teaching

SOTA Programmes

Six-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), available at the following entry points:

  • Year 1–4 (4-year funding)

  • Year 3–4 (2-year funding)

  • Year 5–6 (2-year funding)

For Diploma scholarship enquiries, contact the respective institutions directly.