NAC Arts Scholarship (Undergraduate): 2026 Profile

Q: What does NAC Arts Scholarship (Undergraduate): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Detailed breakdown of the National Arts Council's undergraduate scholarship, from priority disciplines and funding to service commitments shaping Singapore's arts leadership pipeline.

TL;DR\ The NAC Arts Scholarship backs exceptional arts practitioners and managers with full funding (locally or overseas), mentorship, and a service bond in Singapore's cultural sector—show artistic excellence, leadership, and a plan to deliver impact for communities.

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Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-14)
• Official Portal: NAC Arts Scholarship (official)
• Who It Targets: Aspiring arts practitioners, producers, arts managers, and researchers pursuing full-time arts/arts-related degrees
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs with outstanding arts portfolios, leadership experience, and commitment to advancing Singapore's arts scene
• Tenable Institutions: Local autonomous universities, arts institutions (NAFA, LASALLE), and reputable overseas universities approved by NAC
• Bond Guide: 2–5 years of service with NAC or sector partners, depending on funding amount and study location

Funding & Development Support

• Full tuition and compulsory fees (local or overseas), plus acceptance fees
• Monthly allowance and one-time return airfare for overseas scholars (inclusive of setting-in support)
• Sponsored exchanges, summer intensives, and fieldwork relevant to your discipline and community practice
• Mentorship by senior arts leaders and placement opportunities with NAC-supported organisations during and after study
• Continued development post-graduation via NAC's capability-building programmes, grants, and fellowships

Priority Disciplines

• Performing Arts: composition, conducting, choreography, dramaturgy, traditional dance, creative producing
• Visual Arts: curatorial practice, traditional visual arts (Chinese painting, batik, calligraphy), Asian art history
• Literary Arts: creative writing, literary translation, language studies
• Cross-cutting specialisations: community arts, arts and technology, arts pedagogy, arts management, production design, stage management