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Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre

About the DONOR

“My father Tun Tan Cheng Lock, who was proud of his Peranakan roots, always believed in knowledge and education and the ideals of a multiracial, multicultural nation, and my contribution to this exciting heritage project is dedicated to his memory.”
— Ms Agnes Tan

 

Ms Tan’s gift of S$1.5m to NUS in 2004 for the purchase and restoration of the two townhouses was followed by another generous gift of S$4 million to the University for the Baba House in 2005. Together, these houses will play an important role in conserving the distinctive Peranakan heritage, in tribute to the late Tun Tan Cheng Lock, a highly-respected Peranakan community leader.

SCHOLARSHIP

TUN TAN CHENG LOCK SCHOLARSHIP IN ARCHITECTURE

The scholarship was established in 2010 to support research in urban and architectural heritage studies in Southeast Asia. A maximum of 5 (five) scholarships will be awarded yearly: two undergraduates in their third/fourth year of study in the NUS Department of Architecture, one post-graduate student in the NUS Department of Architecture, and two undergraduate or post-graduate students in accredited Architectural programs in other universities.

The scholarship quantum is between a minimum of S$1,500 and a maximum of S$6,000. The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine the final award quantum based on the period of the proposed research and fund availability. The scholarship will be disbursed in two tranches:

  • 50% at the commencement
  • 50% at the time of final report submission

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be
  •  A third or fourth-year student in the Department of Architecture NUS who needs support on projects that require travelling through Southeast Asia, preferably with a stint in Melaka, Malaysia, or
  • A post-graduate student in the Department of Architecture NUS on a research project tied to a design thesis, dissertation, or similar academic exercises that should focus on urban and architectural heritage or
  • An undergraduate or post-graduate student in the same study area in accredited Architectural programs in other universities, preferably in Southeast Asia.
  2. The applicant must have excellent academic performance.
  3. The applicant must have a robust research proposal and an interest in heritage conservation issues and studies prevalent in Southeast Asia.

Documents Required

  1. Research Proposal (maximum 1,000 words), including Project Timeline and Budget proposal
  2. Academic Transcript
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Research/design portfolio related to heritage studies

Selection Criteria

  • Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
  • Selection will be based on the research proposal and interview quality.
  • The application can be submitted anytime between 1 November to 31 December (round 1) and 1 June to 31 July (round 2) each year.

 Deliverables

  • The scholarship recipient shall put up an exhibition at the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Architectural and Urban Heritage in Melaka, Malaysia, and/or other locations as determined by the Department of Architecture.
  • Submit a written report (3,500-4,000 words) within one month of research completion.
  • Acknowledgement shall be given to the Donor (the late Mdm Agnes Tan Kim Lwi and Tun Tan Cheng Lock Scholarship) in the exhibition, publication, and report.

For any further questions or clarifications required, please get in touch with Assoc Prof Johannes Widodo at jwidodo@nus.edu.sg