The Club 21 Scholarship is a merit scholarship supporting outstanding undergraduate or graduate students interested in the fashion, retail, service or creative industries. We are looking for an individual with exceptional personal vision, drive and potential.

Criteria

Applications are open to all students studying or planning to study in accredited institutions of higher learning. Students already midway through their course of study are welcome to apply.

Grant Quantum

Up to S$10,000 per annum for the duration of the course of study and carries no bond.

Application Details

Please visit Club21's website here for more details.

Application Period

Application for 2018 is closed. Please look out for the next round of applications in April 2019.

The DesignSingapore Scholarship is for individuals with creativity, drive and passion for design who aspire to be leaders in their fields of design training, so as to help develop Singapore into Asia’s leading hub for design excellence. It is open to students and industry professionals who want to pursue a full-time (undergraduate or postgraduate) design studies at reputable local or overseas institutions.

Preferred fields of study:

• Design Management
• Digital Design (Data Visualisation, Design Informatics, Interaction Design/User Experience Design)
• Service Design/Experience Design

Other fields of study that are considered:

• Architecture
• Fashion Design
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Landscape Design
• Urban Design
• Visual Communications

Criteria

• Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Male applicants must have completed National Service
• Have successfully gained admission to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate* design-related course in a reputable Singapore or overseas institution
  *Applicants who are applying for postgraduate studies and with at least 2 years of professional working experience would have an advantage.

Grant Quantum

• Full tuition fees only for the complete course of study
• The scholarship does not provide allowance for travel, accommodation and other daily expenses.

Application Details

Click here for application details.
For enquiries, please email: [email protected]

How to apply:

Applications for the DesignSingapore Scholarship can be done at https://new.designsingapore.org/scholarship

Application Period

Application period in 2018 has closed. Please look out for the next round of application in April 2019.

J.Walter Thompson Company, the world’s best-known marketing communications brand, has been pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and businesses for more than 150 years. The agency consistently ranks among the top networks in the world and continues a dominant presence in the industry.

The international Helen Lansdowne Resor (HLR) Scholarship supports and promotes talented female creative advertising students from around the world in honor of the industry’s first female copywriter, Helen Lansdowne Resor.

Criteria

• Female
• Current Year 1 and Year 2 Diploma in Advertising student (no less than 12 months from course completion as of May 14, 2017)
• Shows creative talent and promise
• Satisfactory academic and creative progress

Grant Quantum

• Up to $10,000*
• Paid summer internship at J.Walter Thompson office, an offer of a J.Walter Thompson mentor and “first look” placement consideration upon graduation
*Reimbursement payments will not be made for tuition already paid by the student prior to being awarded the HLR Scholarship

Application Details

Submit an online application here.
Please refer to https://www.jwt.com/hlrscholarship/ for more details.

Application Period

Application for 2018 is closed. Please look out for the next round of applications in May 2019.

The LBKM Bursary provides financial assistance to needy students with family Per-Capita-Income (PCI) not exceeding $1,800.

Criteria

• Applicant must be a Singapore citizen, or either parent must be a Singapore citizen
• Family’s PCI must not exceed $1,800 per month
• Applicant must have passed previous semester’s examinations
• Applicants must NOT be concurrently holding any other institution-administered or organisation bursaries/scholarships.

Grant Quantum

• Up to $1,000

Application

Please click here to apply.
For further enquiries, please visit http://lbkm.org.sg/.

Application Period

Application for 2017 is closed. Please look out for the next round of application in August 2018.

The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship was set up in 1991 by the Tanjong Pagar Citizens’ Consultative Committee with funding from the public to commemorate the contributions made by the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew to Singapore. It marks Singapore's continuous effort to recognise outstanding Singaporeans with the aptitude and desire to contribute to our society. Being a highly competitive top-tier postgraduate scholarship, only 59 scholarships have been awarded in total since its inception.

Criteria

• Applicants, who must be Singapore citizens, will be assessed holistically. This includes their academic achievements and track record of leadership and service (e.g. volunteer work, social enterprise, contributions to cultural, scientific and/or academic communities etc.) within or beyond their profession.
• Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship recipients can pursue postgraduate studies overseas or locally to develop their potential as leaders in their respective fields. There are no restrictions on the course of study.

Grant Quantum
This scholarship does not carry any bond. Scholarship recipients will receive a one-off sum of S$10,000 and an annual allowance of:

1. S$50,000 for private sector awardees; or
2. S$10,000 for public sector awardees, if they are concurrently sponsored by their agencies

Application
Applicants can apply via the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship application portal at https://www.psc.gov.sg/Scholarships/lee-kuan-yew-scholarship

For enquiries, please contact Ms Karen Sun ([email protected]) and Ms Jolene Tan ([email protected]).

Application period
All completed applications should be submitted online by 29 December 2017 (Friday), 2359hrs. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by March 2018.

Muslimin Trust Fund Association (MTFA) invites applications for the MTFA Founders’ Scholarship & MTFA Bursary for Muslim students who are pursuing full-time studies in institutes of higher learning. MTFA hopes to engage successful candidates throughout their course of study to motivate them to take the lead in serving the needs of the Muslim community, and to nurture in the recipients a spirit of volunteerism and charity as exemplified by the founders of MTFA.

Criteria

Bursary

• Muslim Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is pursuing a full time post-secondary education in institutes of higher learning (Diploma and Degree)
• Household income not exceeding $4,000 per month
• Diploma students graduating in 2018 are not eligible to apply for the Bursary

Scholarship

• Muslim Singapore Citizen who is currently pursuing a full-time undergraduate education (Degree)
• Household income not exceeding $4,000 per month
• Applicants who have applied for the Bursary are not eligible to apply for the Scholarship

*Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection interview. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a presentation ceremony to receive the award.

Grant Quantum

• Up to $10,000 per year per recipient for the Scholarship. Each scholarship is tenable for one year
• Recipients may apply again in the subsequent year provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria and sustain good academic achievements

Application Details

Application forms can be obtained from:
(1) MTFA Office (Darul Ihsan Orphanage Building, 5 Mattar Road)
(2) MTFA website (www.mtfa.org)

Application Period

Application for 2018 is closed. Please look out for the next round of applications in May 2019.

The NAC Arts Scholarship (Postgraduate) recognises outstanding arts practitioners and professionals with a vision to lead and advance the development of their practice in the fields of performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, technical arts design and production, or arts management in Singapore. The postgraduate scholarship supports the deepening of knowledge and skills of practicing artists and professionals who seek to assume a bigger role in their artistic or professional career and bring about positive changes in the arts and cultural sector in Singapore.

Scholarship recipients will receive support for a Master Degree or Doctorate, with the following fields of study identified as a priority:

• Art history and curating
• Arts criticism and writing
• Arts education
• Arts management/ Cultural policy/ Creative entrepreneurship
• Arts practice with a focus in a traditional art form reflecting the Chinese, Malay and/or Indian heritage of Singapore
• Arts research
• Children's theatre
• Creative writing and literary translation
• Dramaturgy
• Music business, production and technology
• Music composing, directing, conducting and arranging
• Stage and sound design, and production management

Criteria

• Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Possess a Bachelor degree or equivalent

Grant Quantum

• For local study, the scholarship will cover tuition and compulsory fees up to 90% of total costs, subject to a maximum of $110,000
• For overseas study, the scholarship is capped at $110,000 and will cover tuition and compulsory fees, monthly maintenance allowance and one-time return airfare up to 90% of total costs

Service Commitment

Scholarship recipients will fulfill up to 2 years of service commitment in Singapore's arts and cultural sector over a period of 3 years upon graduation.

Application Details

Visit https://www.nac.gov.sg/talent-development/scholarships for application details.

For enquiries, please Email: [email protected]

How to apply:

Applications for the NAC Arts Scholarship (Postgraduate) can be done at https://cis.nac.gov.sg/NAC/

Application Period

Application period in 2018 has closed. Please look out for the next round of applications in March 2019.

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, community arts, arts education, technical design and production management, or arts management in Singapore.

Scholarship recipients will receive support for a Bachelor Degree with the following fields of study identified as a priority:

• Art history and curating
• Arts criticism and writing
• Arts management/ Cultural policy/ Creative entrepreneurship
• Arts practice with a focus in a traditional art form reflecting the Chinese, Malay and/or Indian heritage of Singapore
• Community Arts
• Creative writing and literary translation
• Dance
• Dramaturgy
• Music production and live sound engineering
• Stage and sound design, and production management

Criteria

• Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Possess GCE "A" level, Diploma, International Baccalaureate or equivalent certificate

Grant Quantum

• For local study, the scholarship will cover tuition and compulsory fees up to 90% of total costs, subject to a maximum of $110,000;
• For overseas study, the scholarship is capped at $110,000 and will cover tuition and compulsory fees, monthly maintenance allowance and one-time return airfare up to 90% of total costs.

Service Commitment

Scholarship recipients will fulfill up to 2 years of service commitment in Singapore’s arts and cultural sector over a period of 3 years upon graduation.

Application Details

Please visit NAC's website at http://www.nac.gov.sg for more details.

For enquiries, please Email: [email protected]

How to apply:

Applications for the NAC Arts Scholarship (Undergraduate) can be done at https://cis.nac.gov.sg/NAC/

Application Period

Application period in 2018 has closed. Please look out for the next round of applications in March 2019.

The Singapore Buddhist Lodge Education Foundation Bursary Award aims to provide assistance to students from low-income families, enabling them to continue with their education, in hope that they may become useful citizens of the community.

Criteria

• Existing Singaporean/ Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) students
pursuing full time diploma/ degree studies in NAFA
• No restriction on race, religion or gender
• Applicants should come from low-income families
• Must be good in conduct and academic results
• Have not received any scholarships, merit awards or bursaries for the same academic year, either from NAFA or an external organisation

Grant Quantum

S$1,000.00

Application Details

Please visit http://www.sbl.org.sg/ for more details.

Application Period

Application for 2018 is closed. Please look out for the next round of application in July 2019.

The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts & Cultural Award is for Singapore citizens or PRs pursuing full-time/ short-term arts and cultural courses locally or abroad. The recipient must be current arts and cultural practitioners or intend to be arts and cultural practitioners upon completion of studies. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing studies related to Chinese arts and culture.

Criteria

• Singapore citizen/PR
• Full-time Diploma or Degree student in Academic Year 2018/19
• Current arts and cultural practitioners or intend to be arts and cultural practitioners upon completion of studies
• Preference will be given to candidates pursuing studies related to Chinese arts and culture

Grant Quantum

Each award is up to $3,000 and the grant quantum will be determined by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan.

Application Details

Please visit http://www.shhk.com.sg/ for more details.
For further enquiries, please contact Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan at:
Tel: 6222 8212
Email: [email protected]

Application Period

The Sivadas-HEB Education Fund provides financial assistance to Hindu students from low-income families who are pursuing tertiary education. Qualifying students from NAFA can apply for a Tuition Subsidy to meet part of the tuition fee costs.

Criteria

• Students pursuing a course leading to a first diploma or a first degree at NAFA
• Must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents
• Must be Hindus
• Monthly household per capita income must not exceed S$1900

Applicants who have previously applied for and received the Education Grant or Tuition Subsidy need not apply again. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Grant Quantum

The Tuition Subsidy will be limited to a maximum of 50% of the yearly tuition fee subject to a maximum of $5,000 per year, according to the year of study or any other amount as determined by the Sivadas-HEB Education Fund Committee.

The Education Grant is one-time award, up to a maximum of $1500.

Application Details

Please visit http://www.heb.org.sg/ for more details.
For further enquiries, please contact Hindu Endowments Board at:
Tel: 6593 9209
Email: [email protected]

Application Period

Application for the May 2018 exercise is now closed.
Please look out for the next round of applications in September 2018.
Applications for the Sivadas-HEB tertiary bursaries are normally open in April/May and September/October annually. Calls for students to apply for these bursaries are advertised in The Straits Times, posted on the HEB website and on HEB’s Facebook page.

SkillsFuture Study Awards is an initiative by SkillsFuture Singapore that aims to encourage early to mid-career Singaporeans to develop and deepen specialist skills needed in the future innovation-driven economy. SkillsFuture Study Awards will also help employers upskill their Singaporean employees to strengthen their talent pool, enhance business performance and improve staff retention.

Award Quantum
Recipients of the SkillsFuture Study Awards will receive a monetary award worth $5,000. The award does not come with a bond.

Criteria
SkillsFuture Study Award for the Design sector:
Click here for criteria and application details.

Please email [email protected] for further enquiries.

SkillsFuture Study Award for the Media sector:
Click here for criteria and application details.

Please email [email protected] for further enquiries.

Application Period
Application period in 2018 has closed. Please look out for the next round of application in Feb 2019

The Yamaha Music Scholarship is aimed at developing music talents in Singapore. It provides financial assistance to students pursuing full-time diploma/degree courses in music at local or overseas educational institutions.

Criteria

• Open to all nationalities
• A good track record in music education/ activities
• Potential and commitment to contribute to the local music and arts scene
• Although merit is primary, the financial background of the applicant may be taken into consideration.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have already secured a place in an approved educational institution
• Male applicants must have gained exemption from the Ministry of Defence for deferment of National Service prior to the onset of their courses

Grant Quantum

The scholarship award will be to the value of up to ¥300,000 (approximately S$3,400.00). The money may be used for any purpose that is related to the advancement of music studies.

Application Details

Please visit Yamaha Singapore's website at http://sg.yamaha.com/ for more details.
Application forms may be downloaded here.

Application Period

Application period in 2018 has closed. Please look out for the next round of application in Jan - Feb 2019

ZALORA is an online fashion retailer that believes in making fashion accessible. ZALORA Scholars will get the opportunity to gain valuable insights from the e-commerce industry.

ZALORA recognises the importance of empowering the communities in which it operates. The ZALORA Scholarship is a merit-based award that encourages bold creativity. Using the title “Redefining the Future of Shopping”, the student with the most insightful entry will be awarded a grant of S$3,000 and the opportunity to gain professional experience through a summer internship at a ZALORA office during his/her semester holiday.

Criteria

• Not be a ZALORA employee or the immediate family member of a ZALORA employee
• Present good co-curricular activities records
• Possess outstanding academic school results
• Be applying for admission or is a student in a full-time course at NAFA
• Not be a final-year student

Grant Quantum

• A one-off sponsorship of tuition fees of up to S$3,000
• Priority given to each winner who applies for an internship at ZALORA

Application Details

• This year’s theme is how to redesign the online shopping experience for your generation of shoppers. Explore how your shopping experience will change in ten years’ time, both online and offline.
• Fashion trends have always been guided by current situations, political, cultural, geographical influences and the needs of the society. Fashion-driven ZALORA is focused on constantly exploring and forecasting how technology and societal changes interact to shape each other.
• Through an essay, video, or infographic, predict post-millennial consumption styles based on your perceptions and analysis on factors such as shifts in social media usage, societal changes, technological changes, or any other insights you have.
• Essays should be between 500 words to 800 words long. Files should be titled in this format: e.g. Ana_RMIT_Vietnam_Essay. The maximum size for all files is 2MB.

Please visit ZALORA’s website at www.zalora.sg/scholarship for more details and submission of entry.

Contact [email protected] if you have any queries regarding the scholarship.

Application Period
Application period in 2017 has closed. Please look out for the next round of application in Sept 2018.