DoA Graduate Futures Fellowship

The inaugural DoA Graduate Futures Fellowship was launched on 1 October 2024 to support outstanding students from ASEAN member states who wish to pursue a professional graduate degree at the Department of Architecture, NUS.

Eligibility

All citizens of ASEAN member states* (excluding Singapore) who apply to the Master of Arts in Architectural Conservation programme are automatically considered for the DoA Graduate Futures Fellowship.

All applications should be submitted to the Graduate Admission System. Applicants are encouraged to apply early from 1 October to 31 December 2024.

* ASEAN member states: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

Quantum

Two Fellowships will be awarded, and each Fellowship provides 40% of full-time tuition fees per academic year.

Selection Criteria

1. Academic Excellence

2. Leadership potential in the respective profession and arena of practice

3. Potential to bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the programme

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and additional materials may be requested for further deliberation. Either NUS or the programme reserves the right to not award any scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit. The decision of the selection committee is final. Enquiries or disputes surrounding its decisions will not be entertained.

Terms and Conditions of the Fellowship

•  Fellowship recipients may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary, grant, award or allowance, without prior approval from the University.
•  The Fellowship will be renewed every semester provided the fellowship recipient maintains a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (or equivalent) and has good conduct.
•  The Fellowship is tenable for the normal candidature period and cannot be transferred across programmes.
•  Neither NUS nor the programme guarantees and/or provides Fellowship recipients with employment upon graduation.
•  If the Fellowship recipient decides to withdraw from the University and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the University reserves the right to impose repayment of all Fellowship monies disbursed to the Fellow.

Scholarships

The National Heritage Board Scholarship is available for individuals to pursue full-time postgraduate studies. More info can be found here.

The Tun Tan Cheng Lock Scholarship in Heritage Studies is given to deserving students pursuing the Master of Arts in Architectural Conservation (MAArC) program offered by the Department of Architecture, NUS.

More information can be found here.

FINANCIAL AID SCHEME

Starting from AY2023/2024, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents admitting into selected NUS self-funded master’s programmes, including MA, GD, and GC in Architectural Conservation, will be automatically extended a 10% tuition fee rebate. NUS alumni, regardless of nationality, will receive a 15% rebate. For more information: https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-policies-procedures/graduate/graduate-fees