Future Leader Scholarship (LASALLE): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ LASALLE awards up to S$9,000 off first-year tuition to new BA (Hons) students who pair stellar portfolios with proven leadership and arts advocacy. Apply between 17 Jan and 14 May 2025 after securing programme admission, prepare for a May interview, and expect results by end-July.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (2025 window ran 17 Jan – 14 May; last verified 2025-10-05)
- Official Listing: Future Leader Scholarship — LASALLE College of the Arts
- Who It Targets: Incoming August 2025 BA (Hons) freshmen with outstanding academic results, leadership, and passion for their creative discipline
- Award Value: Up to S$9,000 applied to first-year tuition fees; no bond attached
- Exclusivity: Not open to students already holding external scholarships, bursaries, or financial aid
Award Components
- Tuition Offset: One-time grant of up to S$9,000 for Year 1 fees.
- Recognition: LASALLE spotlights scholarship recipients in programme communications and showcases, reinforcing their leadership trajectory within the arts community.
- Support Touchpoints: Scholars receive guidance from the scholarship office and may be tapped for industry-facing opportunities, exhibitions, or mentorship roles during the year.
Eligibility Highlights
- Nationality: Open to all nationalities.
- Programme: Applicants must hold (or be in the midst of securing) admission to a full-time LASALLE BA (Hons) programme for the August intake.
- Academic & Portfolio Strength: Requires an impressive academic record plus a compelling audition, portfolio, or other programme-specific criteria.
- Leadership & Engagement: Evidence of substantial achievements, community engagement, or industry experience beyond coursework.
- Award Conflicts: Candidates cannot concurrently accept other scholarships or bursaries from external organisations.
Application Roadmap
- Apply for admission first: Submit your BA (Hons) application and secure at least a conditional offer before completing the scholarship form.
- Compile evidence: Prepare academic transcripts, portfolio highlights, recommendation letters, press coverage, and leadership testimonials that show your impact.
- Submit the scholarship form: Complete LASALLE's online Future Leader Scholarship form between 17 Jan and 14 May 2025.
- Interview prep: Shortlisted candidates attend interviews in May—expect to discuss artistic vision, leadership, and plans to shape LASALLE's creative community.
- Await outcome: Successful recipients receive confirmation by end-July 2025, leaving time to accept the award and finalise enrolment paperwork.
Preparation Playbook
- Curate a portfolio or audition reel that demonstrates both technical mastery and innovative thinking.
- Catalogue leadership experiences—student council roles, festival direction, entrepreneurship, or community arts projects.
- Draft concise talking points on how LASALLE's ecosystem will amplify your creative journey and how you will contribute in return.
- Confirm that you can meet remaining tuition and living costs once the scholarship is applied; prepare a financial plan if asked during interviews.
- Reach out to scholarshipandbursary@lasalle.edu.sg early for clarifications on eligibility or required documentation to avoid incomplete submissions.
