Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries for AY2012/2013 - (For New Diploma Students)
The following Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries are offered by NAFA to new Diploma students for the Academic Year of 2012/2013.
Application Period
13 January – 16 April 2012
Click here the application form.
Scholarships (For New Diploma Students)
Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who possess excellent academic records and have an excellent track record of achievements in the arts industry. (E.g. Won prizes in international/ regional art-related competitions, excellent secondary/ high school results). These are prestigious awards and are given out only to top students who have done exceptionally well during the entrance test/ audition. Scholarships administered by NAFA usually do not carry any obligation of bond unless otherwise stated.
Ngee Ann Kongsi Entry Scholarship (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
New full-time SIN/SPR diploma students. SPRs must be eligible for and agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD). Excellent academic performance/ track records in the Arts Excellent entrance test/ audition results |
| Nationality: | Singaporean (SIN) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) |
| Quantum: | S$6,000 or waiver of tuition fees, whichever is lower |
Lee Foundation Entry Scholarship (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
New full-time diploma students. SPRs and International students must be eligible for and agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD). Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts Excellent entrance test / audition results |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$6,000 or waiver of tuition fees, whichever is lower |
Tan Chay Bing Entry Scholarship (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
New full-time diploma students Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts Excellent entrance / audition test results Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding S$2,000 |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$4,000 |
Merit Awards (For New Diploma Students)
Merit Awards are given to students who have performed well academically and have some track record of achievements in the arts industry. (E.g. Won prizes in local art-related competitions, good secondary/ high school results). These awards are aimed to recognize the student's achievements academically and in the arts industry, and are given to students who have done well during the entrance test/ audition.
Ngee Ann Kongsi Entry Merit Award (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
New full-time SIN/SPR diploma students. SPRs must be eligible for and agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD). Good academic performance Good entrance test/audition results |
| Nationality: | Singaporean (SIN) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) |
| Quantum: | S$3,000 |
NAFA Entry ASEAN Grant (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
New full-time diploma students who are citizens of ASEAN countries, except Singapore Students must be eligible for and agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed. Good academic performance Good entrance test/ audition results |
| Nationality: | Citizens of ASEAN countries, except Singapore (i.e. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) |
| Quantum: | S$3,000 |
NAFA Entry Merit Award (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
New full-time diploma students Students must be eligible for Tuition Grant. SPRs and International students must agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD). Good academic performance Good entrance test / audition test results |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$3,000 |
Bursaries (For New Diploma Students)
Bursaries are awarded to students who are financially needy (based on household income). Although financial need is a criterion, satisfactory entrance test/ audition result is also a pre-requisite for selection.
Lee Foundation Entry Bursary (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
New full-time diploma students. Students must be eligible for Tuition Grant. SPRs and Int’l students must agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD). Satisfactory academic performance/ track records in the Arts Satisfactory entrance test/audition results Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding S$1,700 |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$1,500 |
Tan Chay Bing Entry Bursary (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
New full-time diploma students Satisfactory academic performance / track records in the Arts Satisfactory entrance / audition test results Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding S$1,700 |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$1,500 |
Awards by HOD’s Recommendation
1. Talent & Discovery Scholarships (By HOD recommendation; not for application)
Talent & Discovery Scholarships are awarded to new Diploma students who possess outstanding artistic qualities in their discipline of study and have an excellent track record of achievements in the arts industry as evidenced by letters of recommendation from his/her home country institutions, respected bodies or recognised industry players. The recipients of these prestigious awards are recommended by the respective Heads of Department or Lecturers during the entrance test / audition / interview.
Note: The following Scholarships are not open for application and is strictly by recommendation by Heads of Department and Lecturers during entrance test / audition / interview only.
The list of Talent & Discovery Scholarships is as follows:
- Lee Foundation Talent Scholarship
- NAFA Talent Scholarship
- NAFA Discovery Scholarship
| - | Full waiver of tuition fee, plus monthly allowance of S$800 |
| - | Renewable yearly upon meeting the minimum academic performance of Year GPA 3.3 |
| - | Full waiver of tuition fee |
| - | Renewable yearly upon meeting the minimum academic performance of Year GPA 3.0 |
| - | Full waiver of tuition fee, plus monthly allowance of S$800 |
| - | Renewable yearly upon meeting the minimum academic performance of Year GPA 3.0 |
2. Tan Ngiang Kaw Music Merit Award (By HOD recommendation; not for application)
The Tan Ngiang Kaw Music Merit Award is awarded to a new Diploma student from the Department of Music, majoring in Vocal Studies who possess good artistic potential. The recipient of the Merit Award is recommended by the Head of Department or Lecturers during the audition and would be awarded a sum of S$2000 to pay for his/her tuition fees in that academic year.
Note: The above merit award is not open for application and is strictly by recommendation by Head of Music Department and Lecturers during audition only.
Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries for AY2012/2013 - (For Existing Diploma Students)
The following Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries are offered by NAFA to existing Diploma students for the Academic Year of 2012/2013.
Application Period
13 January – 16 April 2012
Click here the application form.
Scholarships (For Existing Diploma Students)
Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who possess excellent academic records and have an excellent track record of achievements in the arts industry. (E.g. Won prizes in international/ regional art-related competitions). These are prestigious awards and are given out only to top students who score a minimum academic performance of Year GPA 3.0 in the AY2011/2012 NAFA examinations. Scholarships administered by NAFA usually do not carry any obligation of bond unless otherwise stated.
NAFA Scholarship (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time diploma students Excellent academic performance/ track records in the Arts (min. Year GPA of 3.0) |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | Waiver of full tuition fee |
| Renewal Conditions: | Renewable yearly with min. Year GPA of 3.0 |
Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time SIN/SPR diploma students. SPRs must have signed the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD). Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts (min. Year GPA of 3.0) |
| Nationality: | Singaporean (SIN) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) |
| Quantum: | S$6,000 or waiver of tuition fees, whichever is lower |
| Renewal Conditions: | Renewable yearly with min. Year GPA of 3.0 |
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Scholarship (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time SIN/SPR diploma students. SPRs must have signed the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD). Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts (min. Year GPA of 3.0) |
| Nationality: | Singaporean (SIN) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) |
| Quantum: | S$6,000 or waiver of tuition fees, whichever is lower |
Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship for Creative Education (Diploma Studies)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time diploma students Excellent academic performance (min. Year GPA of 3.0) Outstanding artistic talents and industrial achievements in the Arts (eg. Public performances) Financially needy with gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,700 Able to perform a minimum of 10 hours of community work during the award year |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$4,000 |
Tan Chay Bing Scholarship (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time diploma students Excellent academic performance/ track records in the Arts (min. Year GPA of 3.0) Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $2,000 |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$4,000 |
The Mill Scholarship for Interior Design (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time SIN/SPR diploma student eligible for Tuition Grant Must be a third year student from the Department of 3D Design (major in Interior Design) in AY2012/2013. Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts (min. Year GPA of 3.0) |
| Nationality: | Singaporean (SIN) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) |
| Quantum: | S$4,000 |
Merit Awards (For Existing Diploma Students)
Merit Awards are given to students who have performed well academically and have some track record of achievements in the arts industry. (E.g. Won prizes in local art-related competitions). These awards are aimed to recognize the student's achievements academically and in the arts industry. The award will be considered for students who score a minimum academic performance of Year GPA 2.5 in the AY2011/2012 NAFA examinations.
Tan Chin Tuan Merit Award (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time diploma students Good academic performance (min. Year GPA of 2.5) Good artistic talents and industrial achievements in the Arts (eg. Public performances) Financially needy with gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding S$1,700 Able to perform a minimum of 10 hours of community work during the award year |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$4,000 |
Ngee Ann Kongsi Merit Award (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time SIN/SPR diploma students eligible for Tuition Grant. SPRs must have signed the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD). Good academic performance / track records (min. Year GPA of 2.5) |
| Nationality: | Singaporean (SIN) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) |
| Quantum: | S$3,000 |
NAFA ASEAN Grant (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time diploma students who are citizens of ASEAN countries, except Singapore Good academic performance (min. Year GPA of 2.5) |
| Nationality: | Citizens of ASEAN countries, except Singapore (i.e. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) |
| Quantum: | S$3,000 |
NAFA Merit Award (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time diploma students Good academic performance (min. Year GPA of 2.5) |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$3,000 |
Chuah Tong Hai Merit Award (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time SIN / Malaysian diploma students Good academic performance/ track records in the Arts (min. Year GPA of 2.5) |
| Nationality: | Singaporean (SIN) / Malaysian |
| Quantum: | S$2,000 |
Bursaries (For Existing Diploma Students)
Bursaries are awarded to students who are financially needy (based on household income). Although financial need is a criterion, satisfactory academic performance of a minimum Year GPA of 1.5 in the AY2011/2012 NAFA Examinations is also a pre-requisite for selection.
Lee Foundation Bursary (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time diploma students Satisfactory academic performance (min. Year GPA of 1.5) Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,700 |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$1,500 |
Tan Chay Bing Bursary (Diploma)
| Criteria: |
Existing full-time diploma students Satisfactory academic performance/ track records in the Arts (min. Year GPA of 1.5) Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding S$1,700 |
| Nationality: | All nationalities |
| Quantum: | S$1,500 |
Chuah Tong Hai Bursary (Diploma)
Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries for AY2012/2013 - (For Degree Students)
The following Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries are offered by NAFA to Degree students for the Academic Year of 2012/2013.
Application Period
01 March – 31 May 2012
The application form and more details of the Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries for Degree students will be available from 01 March 2012 onwards.
Scholarships (For Degree Students)
Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who possess excellent academic records and have an excellent track record of achievements in the arts industry. (E.g. Won prizes in international/ regional art-related competitions). These are prestigious awards and are given out only to top students who score a minimum academic performance of CGPA 3.0 for NAFA Diploma graduates or the equivalent for non-NAFA Diploma graduates. Scholarships administered by NAFA usually do not carry any obligation of bond unless otherwise stated.
- NAFA Entry Scholarship (Degree)
- Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship for Creative Education (Degree)
- Tan Chay Bing Entry Scholarship (Degree)
- Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship (Degree)
Merit Awards (For Degree Students)
Merit Awards are given to students who have performed well academically and have some track record of achievements in the arts industry. (E.g. Won prizes in local art-related competitions). These awards are aimed to recognize the student's achievements academically and in the arts industry. The criteria to qualify for a Merit Award is CGPA 2.50 for NAFA Diploma graduates or the equivalent for non-NAFA Diploma graduates.
- Ngee Ann Kongsi Merit Award (Degree)
- Tan Chin Tuan Merit Award (Degree)
- NAFA Entry ASEAN Grant (Degree)
Bursaries (For Degree Students)
Bursaries are awarded to students who are financially needy (based on household income). Although financial need is a criterion, satisfactory academic performance of a minimum CGPA of 1.50 for NAFA Diploma graduates or the equivalent for non-NAFA Diploma graduates is also a pre-requisite for selection.
- Tan Chay Bing Entry Bursary (Degree)
- Lee Foundation Entry Bursary (Degree)
Awards by HOD’s Recommendation
Tan Ngiang Kaw Music Merit Award
The Tan Ngiang Kaw Music Merit Award is awarded to a new Degree student from the Department of Music, majoring in Vocal Studies who possess good artistic potential. The recipient of the Merit Award is recommended by the Head of Department or Lecturers during the audition and would be awarded a sum of S$2000 to pay for his/ her tuition fees in that academic year.
Note: Not open for application and is strictly by recommendation by Head of Music Department and Lecturers during audition only
