Peter Seah Scholarship (LASALLE): 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
LASALLE's Peter Seah Scholarship awards top creative students tuition support plus industry mentorship—curate a visionary portfolio, showcase leadership in the arts community, and articulate how you will champion Singapore's creative sector.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Portal: Peter Seah Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Singaporean or PR applicants to LASALLE's BA(Hons) programmes with exceptional artistic portfolios and leadership records
- Eligibility: Outstanding academic/artistic achievements, contributions to arts communities, and demonstrated financial need
- Tenable Institution: LASALLE College of the Arts (under the University of the Arts Singapore)
- Bond: None; recipients champion LASALLE's arts initiatives and mentorship programmes
Award Components
- Tuition fee waiver (partial or full) covering remaining years of study
- Annual allowance for artistic materials, production costs, or overseas exposure
- Mentorship from LASALLE faculty, industry partners, and the scholarship donor network
- Features in LASALLE showcases, publications, and industry events for career visibility
Eligibility Checklist
- Singapore Citizen or PR entering or currently enrolled in a LASALLE BA(Hons) programme
- Exemplary portfolio—exhibitions, performances, films, design projects, or creative entrepreneurship ventures
- Leadership in arts collectives, community outreach, or cross-disciplinary collaborations
- Positive academic standing and lecturer recommendations
- Passion to contribute to Singapore's creative ecosystem post-graduation
Application Roadmap
- Submit LASALLE application and secure programme offer.
- Complete scholarship form with artist statement, financial declaration, references, and curated portfolio.
- Portfolio review & interview: panel of faculty and industry collaborators assesses artistic rigour, vision, and leadership.
- Shortlisting presentation: present recent works, discuss creative process, and respond to questions on community impact.
- Award announcement: scholars receive development plan, mentor assignment, and event engagement calendar.
Selection Tips
- Tell a coherent story: align your works around themes or social issues you champion.
- Demonstrate collaboration: highlight interdisciplinary or community partnerships.
- Quantify reach: audience numbers, media coverage, awards, or funding secured.
- Plan future initiatives: share proposals for exhibitions, public art, or creative entrepreneurship that align with LASALLE's mission.
- Address industry realities: discuss sustainability, funding, or digital innovation in the arts.
Scholar Experience & Opportunities
Expect invitations to industry panels, residencies, and international exchanges through LASALLE's global partners. Scholars often graduate into roles as creative directors, arts educators, or founders, leveraging the network to secure grants or residencies in Singapore and abroad.
