[Bachelor and Master Degree] National Arts Council Arts Scholarships 2020, Singapore (Fully Funded)

As Singapore's arts and culture scene develops amidst an increasingly complex socio-cultural environment, NAC recognises the need to continue to invest in and nurture a diversity of arts practitioners and professionals who have the knowledge and skills to lead the development of the scene, as well as champion the value of the arts to a wider community.
The NAC Arts Scholarship aims to nurture outstanding individuals to contribute to the arts and cultural development in Singapore. As future leaders of the arts and culture sector, Scholars will be game changers to push artistic boundaries, and lead their peers to create positive impact for the Singapore community through the arts.

The NAC Arts Scholarship will be offered for full-time arts and arts-related degree programmes at reputable universities or arts institutions in Singapore or overseas. Outstanding arts practitioners/professional may be supported to deepen their knowledge and skills through postgraduate studies in the following priority areas:

Arts Criticism and Writing
Arts Management
Arts Pedagogy
Arts Research
Arts and Technology
Arts for Young Audiences
Community Arts Practice
Production, Technical and Stage Management
Production Design

Literary Arts

Creative Writing
Literary Translation

Performing Arts

Choreography
Composing
Conducting
Creative Producing
Dramaturgy

Visual Arts

Asian Art History
Curating (Art in Public Spaces)
Traditional Visual Arts

The NAC Arts Scholarship will also support exceptional talents with leadership qualities for undergraduate studies, to pursue a career as an arts practitioner/professional in the following priority areas:

Composing (Traditional Music)
Conducting (Classical Music)
Performance (Traditional Music)
Performance (Ballet, Contemporary & Traditional Dance)
Production, Technical and Stage Management
Literary Translation
Traditional Visual Arts

Requirement:

Applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
Applicants must possess a Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Candidates will be judged on the potential contribution of the applicant’s area of studies to the development of the arts and cultural sector in Singapore.
Leadership qualities
Talent (creative potential)
Academic record
Strong track record of co-curricular activities, and/or achievements and involvement in the arts in Singapore
At least 2 years of relevant industry experience

Documents required:

An Online application;
A Printed copy of the online application form with your signature;
A personal statement;
CV;
Letter of admission;
Description of all proposed course of studies;
Cost of studies;
Official transcripts;
Copies of past Scholarships, Awards, Commendations, Prizes, and Certificates received;
Letters of reference;
Scanned copy of your NRIC;
National Service record (male applicants only);
Samples of applicant’s work, depending on his/her field of practice.

How to Apply:

There is only one application window for the NAC Arts Scholarship every year. The NAC Arts Scholarship 2020 is now open for application.

Please read the Application Guidelines and appendices before starting your online application.
2020 NAC Arts Scholarship Application Guidelines