Study at DoA
Overview
NUS Architecture is also supported by various endowments like the Ong Siew May Professorship in Architecture, Ong & Ong Travelling Fellowship, funding and support from the Tan Chin Tuan Foundation, Tun Tan Cheng Lock Scholarships for Asian Architectural and Urban Heritage, and Lee Kip Lin Research Funds for Architectural Research on Singapore.
AWARDS, MEDALS & PRIZES
AWARDS, MEDALS & PRIZES AT DEPARTMENT LEVEL
| AWARD | YEAR | BASIS FOR AWARD |
| P!D Public Interest Design Prize
M.Arch II student thesis project – (S$400) |
M. Arch II | Best M.Arch thesis student whose project relates to Community Engagement Work or Participatory Design.
Submission Criteria
Submit the above in a maximum 10-page PDF document. The maximum file size is 10 MB. |
| P!D Public Interest Design Prize
M.Arch or BLA Design Studio Project (Studio), a non-design course or community service project- (S$600) |
M.Arch or BLA | Best M.Arch or BLA student project from a locally or internationally based design studio, a non-design course, or a community service project related to community engagement or participatory design. The project should demonstrate the achievement of sustainable outcomes, equitable decision-making processes, and the deepening of relationships and trust inter and intra-community.
Submission Criteria
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| Best Progress Award (S$150) |
BA (Arch) Level III | Three students with the best improvement in academic performance from level I to II. |
| Drawing Prize | BA (Arch) Level I to M.Arch |
Awarded to students with the best drawings from their studio project works, through nominations from the tutors that best express the idea of the student’s project. This drawing should be well executed and convey what the intention of the project, be it a hand drawn work or a digital media work. |
AWARDS, MEDALS & PRIZES AT COMMENCEMENT LEVEL (UNDERGRADUATE)
| AWARD | YEAR | BASIS FOR AWARD |
| Board of Architects Prize (S$300) and Silver Medal
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BA (Arch) Level IV | Best student in the Fourth Examination for the degree of BA (Arch). |
| Akzo Nobel Medal Prize
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BA (Arch) Level IV | Best student in Architectural Design in the course for the degree of BA (Arch). |
| Ramalingam Medal | BA (Arch) Level III | Student in BA (Arch) III course who has distinguished himself in the Architectural Structures & Construction Technology module
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| Board of Architects Prize (S$300) | BA (Arch) Level III | Best student in the third Examination for the degree of BA (Arch). |
| Board of Architects Prize (S$300) | BA (Arch) Level II | Best student in each of the second Examination for the degree of BA (Arch). |
| Board of Architects Prize (S$300) | BA (Arch) Level I | Best student in first Examination for the degree of BA (Arch). |
| Lee Kip Lin Medal and Prize in Architectural History Studies | ||
| Lee Kip Lin Medal & Prize for the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Architecture |
AWARDS, MEDALS & PRIZES AT COMMENCEMENT LEVEL (GRADUATE)
| AWARD | YEAR | BASIS FOR AWARD |
| Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal | BA (Arch) + M.Arch (Concurrent Degree) |
Best graduate throughout the course of study for Master of Architecture [Concurrent BA (Arch) and M.Arch Degree Programme]. |
| SIA Prize (Book Prize of S$300) |
MAUD | Best student in the Master of Arts (Urban Design) course who has passed all the essential and elective modules at the first and same sitting. |
| Board of Architects Prize (S$500) and Gold Medal | M.Arch | Best student in M.Arch Examination. |
| SIA Medal
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M.Arch | Student who has passed the M.Arch II Examinations and who has distinguished himself throughout his course of study. |
| Pioneer Architects (Lim Chong Keat) Prize (S$1,500) |
M.Arch | Awarded to the M.Arch student(s) whose final year design thesis display strong and discernible “pioneering” spirit that is environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. |
| Lee Kip Lin Medal & Prize for the Best Graduating Thesis in History & Theory of Architecture |
M.Arch | |
| P&T Prize for Best Student in AR5423 Architectural Practice |
M.Arch | |
| Gardens by the Bay Prize (Top graduating student in the Master of Landscape Architecture programme) |
MLA | |
| NUS-JTC Medal & Prize (Sustainability) |
MSc ISD |
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Award Amount
Each award recipient will receive Twelve Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$12,000)
Number of Awards
One Award
Programme and Level of Study
Students who have completed BA (Arch) Year I
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Award Amount
Each award recipient will receive Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Singapore Dollars (S$3250)
Number of Awards
Up to Five Awards
Programme and Level of Study
PhD students
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Basis for Award
Mr. Alfred Wong Hong Kwok, founder of Alfred Wong Partnership (“AWP”) and the first Gold Medalist of Singapore Institute of Architects has made an endowed gift of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$150,000) to NUS Department of Architecture of the College of Design and Engineering in support of a scholarship for BA (Arch) students.
Award Amount
Ten Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$10,000)
Number of Awards
One Award
Programme and Level of Study
Students who have completed BA (Arch) Year I
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Basis for Award
In memory of the late Associate Professor Ng Wai Keen, his family established a scholarship to support Year 1 students from the Master of Urban Planning programme. This scholarship, aimed at nurturing academic excellence and providing financial assistance, reflects his passion for urban planning education and commitment to helping others.
Award Amount
Two Thousand and Five Hundred Singapore Dollars (S$2,500)
Number of Awards
One Award
Programme and Level of Study
MUP Year I
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
MUP Year 1 student with the highest-Grade Point Average (GPA).
Basis for Award
Mr. Toh Kim Sai, a NUS alumnus and Senior Vice President (Project Development) of CapitaLand Limited, has pledged an endowed gift to NUS Department of Architecture of the College of Design and Engineering in support of a scholarship for BA (Arch) students.
Award Amount
Nine Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$9,000)
Number of Awards
One Award
Programme and Level of Study
BA (Arch) Year III
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Basis for Award
Created in July 2023 to nurture the next generation of landscape architects. It will support students entering the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programme.
Programme and Level of Study
MLA
Basis for Award
The Mario Yuan and Du Juan Scholarship is awarded to Master of Architecture students who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership qualities, good character, active community service, and a strong record of co-curricular involvement.
Programme and Level of Study
M.Arch
TRAVELLING/RESEARCH AWARDS
Award Amount
Seven Thousand Five Hundred Singapore Dollars (S$7,500)
Number of Awards
Three Awards
Programme and Level of Study
BA (Arch) & BLA programme
Eligibility Criteria
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Award Amount
Each award recipient will receive a base stipend of Two Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$2,000) and Three Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$3,000) to support their travel and research expenses.
Number of Awards
The number of awardees and the quantum of the award will be decided by the selection committee.
Programme and Level of Study
M.Arch final year students
Eligibility & Application Details
Students with a thesis topic that is located overseas that requires an in-depth empirical study of the country and/or thesis topic.
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Award Amount
Each award recipient will receive a base stipend of Seven Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$7,000) to support their travel and research expenses.
Number of Awards
Five Awards
Eligibility & Application Details
BA (Arch) Year IV & M.Arch Students
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Award Amount
Each award recipient will receive a minimum of One Thousand Five Hundred Singapore Dollars (S$1,500) and a maximum of Six Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$6,000) to support their travel and research expenses in South-east Asia.
Number of Awards
Four Awards
Programme and Level of Study
One student from BA (Arch) Year III / M.Arch Year I
One student from M.Arch Year II
One student from PG (MAArC, MUP, MAUD, MSc. ISD, MLA)
One student from the PhD programme
Eligibility & Application Details
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Award Amount
Each award recipient will receive a base stipend of Two Thousand Five Hundred Singapore Dollars (S$2,500) and an additional top-up of One Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$1,000) each from DOA to support travel and research expenses in Asia.
Number of Awards
Two Awards
Programme and Level of Study
Year I to Year III of the BA (Arch) programme
Eligibility and Application Details
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Award Amount
Each award recipient will receive a base stipend of Seven Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$7,000) to support their travel and research expenses.
Number of Awards
Five Awards
Programme and Level of Study
Year I to Year III of the BA (Arch) programme
Eligibility & Application Details
Academic Standing: A high GPA, indicating strong academic performance.
Trip Proposal and Itinerary: A compelling and well-defined proposal that outlines your intended travel itinerary, highlighting specific architectural sites you plan to visit, especially those by Le Corbusier. Explain how this travel experience will enhance your architectural knowledge and studies.
| ** Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application procedures available here. |
Award Amount
Number of Awards
Programme and Level of Study
BLA & MLA programme
Basis for Award
To support BLA or MLA students for the purposes of overseas study trips.
Eligibility & Application Details
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The study grant is donated by SAA Architects (Singapore) commencing AY2015/16 with the aim of providing bursaries for financially needy Singaporean students enrolled at the Department of Architecture. The grant will be awarded to up to two students per academic year.
Each grant valued at Five Thousand Singapore Dollars (S$5000) per year will be effective for two academic years to support the same student throughout his/her course of study in Year 3 and 4, subject to the student meeting the criteria (if any) set by the University from time to time in its policies for the award of bursaries.
The gift will help to ensure that the Department will always be accessible to talented students from the widest possible backgrounds.
Associate Professor David J.K Lim was the University’s longest serving design educators until his retirement from his role as Associate Professor in 1986. Under his watch, generations of architects were schooled and graduated with in-depth knowledge of contextual and environmental design.
To commemorate the life in architectural education of his late father, Mr Andrew Lim has pledged a gift to NUS Department of Architecture in support of a bursary for BA (Arch) students.
The bursary will be awarded to students in the BA (Arch) Programme, subject to the availability of funds or spending limit available every year and is tenable for one (1) year.
The Lee Kip Lin Bursary is established by Mrs. Lee Li Ming to commemorate the life of her late husband, Associate Professor Lee Kip Lin in architectural education. Associate Professor Lee Kip Lin was an influential teacher in the Department of Architecture where he taught for five years between 1976 and 1984 and as an intrepid and independent scholar of architectural and urban history of Singapore.
Two bursaries, each valued at Seven Thousand Five Hundred Singapore Dollars (S$7,500) will be awarded in each academic year, starting AY2013/14. Applicants should be full-time undergraduates reading the BA (Arch) programme and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee.