NHB Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Study guideUpdated 11 May 2026

At a glance

Sponsor: National Heritage Board (NHB)Bond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
Q: What does NHB Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding, heritage career pathways, and interview prep tips for the National Heritage Board Scholarship.
TL;DR NHB's current scholarship page still states that applications for the 2025 NHB Scholarship are closed and does not show a 2026 application window. The page confirms undergraduate and postgraduate study support, Singaporean-only eligibility, and bond terms by study level and country.

Compare it with other public-service scholarships using our Scholarship Matcher before you finalise your heritage study plan.

Scholarship Snapshot

  • Status: Last verified 2026-05-11 against NHB's official scholarship page. The page still states that applications for the 2025 NHB Scholarship are closed and does not publish a 2026 application window.
  • Who It Targets: NHB’s page describes this as a scholarship for a career in heritage and culture (refer to the official listing for current study areas and requirements).
  • Eligibility (published): NHB states “All Singaporeans are welcome to apply.”
  • Bond (published): Undergraduate studies carry a 4 to 6 year bond depending on country of study. Postgraduate studies carry a 2-year local bond or 3-year overseas bond. Mid-term bonds are 1 year per year of local study, capped at 4 years, or 1.5 years per year of overseas study, capped at 6 years.

Award Components

NHB has not posted current funding details. Ask for the official factsheet to confirm:

  • Tuition/fee coverage and allowances
  • Overseas exposure or attachment opportunities
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Sources

  1. https://www.nhb.gov.sg/who-we-are/join-us/scholarship
  2. https://www.roots.gov.sg/