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30th Jan 2008
Objectives
The DesignSingapore Scholarship aims to groom design talents who have the creativity, drive and passion to develop Singapore into Asia’s leading hub for design-excellence. The Scholarship is targeted at students and industry professionals who wish to pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate design-related courses at reputable institutions.
Scholarship Coverage
DesignSingapore Overseas Scholarship
The overseas Scholarship covers tuition fees of up to S$40,000 per year, subject to a maximum of S$100,000. Scholars will be designated as DesignSingapore Associates upon the acceptance of the Scholarship.
The Scholarship has a two-year service commitment to Singapore. Upon returning from their studies, the Scholars are required to work in Singapore in a design-related field for two years. Scholars need not start their service commitment immediately upon graduation, but can choose to do so over a five-year period. In addition, as DesignSingapore’s Associates, the Scholars will be required to contribute to projects undertaken by DesignSingapore Council, and/or contribute to their field of practice with an organization in the design industry. The Associateship will expire upon the fulfillment of the two-year service commitment after the scholars graduate.
DesignSingapore Local Scholarship
The local Scholarship covers tuition fees of up to S$10,000 per year, subject to a maximum of S$20,000. Scholars will be designated as DesignSingapore Associates upon the acceptance of the Scholarship.
As DesignSingapore’s Associates, scholars will be required to contribute to projects undertaken by DesignSingapore Council, and/or contribute to their field of practice with an organization in the design industry. The Associateship will expire one year after the scholars graduate. There will be no service commitment attached to the local scholarship.
Areas of Study
Fields of study that will be considered are:
- Industrial Design
- Visual Communications
- Multimedia Design
- Fashion
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Landscape Design
- Urban Design
- Design Management
Who are eligible apply to apply?
All Singapore citizens and permanent residents are welcome to apply for the Scholarship. Applicants must have already gained admission in an institution for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies in an appropriate field. The letter of acceptance from the institution will have to be submitted together with the application. Male applicants must have completed National Service.
Assessment Criteria
- Eligible applicants will be first assessed based on the following:
- Applicant’s creative and academic potential
- Applicant’s potential to be a leader in the design community
- Applicant’s achievements, track record and relevant experience
- Applicant’s passion for design
- Benefit and value of the studies to the applicant and to the development of the design industry in Singapore
- Other factors being equal, the financial background of the applicant
How to apply?
Applicants are requested to submit the following materials:
- Completed Application Form (click to download)
- Certified true copy of relevant academic records
- Letters of recommendations from two referees (referees must not be immediate relatives of the applicant)
- A 1,000 words essay on personal interest in design
- Samples of applicant’s portfolio
- Information on proposed course, including the estimated cost
- Letter of acceptance into institution and course
- Other relevant supporting documents
Closing date for application
The scholarships for 2008 will open on 29 Feb 2008. More details will be released then. Please check back later.
Note
The DesignSingapore Council reserves the right not to disclose its reasons for approving or rejecting any application.
Enquiries
Please contact the following for enquires or further information:
Mr Jacks Yeo
Senior Assistant Director
DesignSingapore Council
Email: jacks_yeo@mica.gov.sg
DID: 65 6837 9882
Fax: 65 6837 9686
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