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 For undergraduate applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what is covered, and bond/terms - verify the latest details on the sponsor's official page before applying.

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Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: The 2026 degree-scholarship round closed at 5pm on Friday, 6 March 2026.
• Official Portal: NAC Arts Scholarship (official)
• Official Guidelines (PDF): “NAC Arts Scholarship (Degree) Application Guidelines (2026)” (last updated 9 January 2026).
• Who It Targets (published): Full-time arts and arts-related degree programmes at reputable universities or arts institutions in Singapore or overseas (priority areas apply).
• Eligibility (published): Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents; undergraduate applicants should have GCE A-Level, Diploma, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent; no existing bond at award time; course must commence before March 2027.
• Funding (published): Tuition fees, compulsory fees, and monthly maintenance allowance (plus a one-time return airfare for overseas study).
• Service Commitment (published): Undergraduate local: 3-4 years; undergraduate overseas: 3-5 years (fulfilled through NAC-approved employment and/or arts/cultural work/projects in Singapore).

Funding & Development Support

NAC’s published guidelines state:

• For local study: covers full tuition fees, compulsory fees, and a monthly maintenance allowance.
• For overseas study: covers full tuition fees, compulsory fees, monthly maintenance allowance, and a one-time return airfare.

Priority Disciplines

NAC’s published guidelines list priority areas for degree programmes (not exhaustive). Examples include arts and technology, choreography, composing, conducting, creative writing, curating, dramaturgy, literary translation/language studies, traditional visual arts, and arts management and entrepreneurship. Refer to the official guidelines PDF for the full list and the latest updates.

Application Timeline & Checklist

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)