DesignSingapore Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does DesignSingapore Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding benefits, bond terms, and application requirements for the DesignSingapore Scholarship supporting Singaporean designers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

TL;DR\ The DesignSingapore Scholarship funds tuition, pre-study, travel, and living allowances for design undergraduates and postgraduates—with access to mentorship, industry placements, and the DesignSingapore Associates Network. Applications closed for 2025; expect a 2–5 year bond working in Singapore's design sector after graduation.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (subscribe for 2026 updates; last verified 2025-10-03)
• Official Listing: DesignSingapore Scholarship — DesignSingapore Council
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens and PRs (with NS completed for males) pursuing full-time undergraduate or postgraduate design programmes locally or overseas
• Eligibility: Evidence of creativity, design leadership, and impact potential—supported by portfolio/case studies, references, and admission to a reputable design-related course (including emerging intersections in sustainability, digital, or care)
• Tenable Institutions: Recognised Singapore or overseas universities offering design disciplines ranging from product and communication design to service design, curatorial practice, and hybrid design-tech pathways
• Bond: Overseas sponsorship of 3–4 years ⇒ 5-year bond; overseas programmes under three years ⇒ 3-year bond; local programmes of 3–4 years ⇒ 3-year bond; local programmes under three years ⇒ 2-year bond

Award Components

• Tuition fees and compulsory charges for the approved degree
• Pre-studies allowance plus annual living and travel allowances (including flights for overseas scholars)
• Access to DesignSingapore Council assignments, industry introductions, and curated internships
• Membership in the DesignSingapore Associates Network for peer collaboration and continuous professional development
• Dedicated Dsg support team to monitor progress and facilitate opportunities across public and private sector design initiatives

Eligibility Highlights

• Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens and PRs (PRs must be prepared to deepen roots in the local design industry).
• Programme fit: Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate design-related course—traditional disciplines (industrial, visual communication) or emergent fields (design research, service design, sustainability, digital experiences, curatorial practice).