Tun Dato Sir Cheng-Lock Tan MA Scholarship: 2026 Profile for Southeast Asia Researchers
TL;DR
This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: ISEAS - Yusof Ishak InstituteBond: Bond ≤ 4 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
01 Dec 2025, 00:00 Z
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Q: What does Tun Dato Sir Cheng-Lock Tan MA Scholarship: 2026 Profile for Southeast Asia Researchers cover?
A: Funding scope, eligibility, and preparation tips for ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute's Tun Dato Sir Cheng-Lock Tan MA Scholarship supporting postgraduate Southeast Asian studies.
TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: 2025 call posted on ISEAS site (last checked 29 Jan 2026)
- Official Listing: Tun Dato Sir Cheng-Lock Tan MA Scholarship
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizens and PRs pursuing a Southeast Asia-focused Master of Arts at reputable local or overseas universities
- Discipline Focus: Area studies, political economy, history, or closely aligned humanities/social sciences on Southeast Asia
- Tenable Institutions: Autonomous universities in Singapore or recognised overseas programmes with strong Southeast Asian research resources
- Bond: One-year attachment to ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute upon graduation
Award Components
- Monthly maintenance allowance during the MA
- Book and thesis allowances for research expenses
- Conference or fieldwork allowance for archival work, oral history, or overseas site visits
- Tuition and other compulsory fees (as stated on ISEAS’s official scholarship page)
- Medical insurance and return air passage (if applicable) (as stated on the official page)
Eligibility Highlights
- Good honours degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in a relevant discipline such as history, anthropology, political science, or economics
- Strong academic track record and demonstrated interest in Southeast Asian issues through coursework, publications, or field experience
- Clear intention to pursue Southeast Asia-focused modules and research; proposal should show how findings benefit regional scholarship and policy understanding
- Ability to submit a full application package: CV, research proposal, statement of purpose, certified transcripts, and two academic referees
Application Roadmap
- Outline a research proposal that aligns with ISEAS's thematic priorities (politics, economics, socio-cultural change, or regional relations).
