Tun Dato Sir Cheng-Lock Tan MA Scholarship: 2026 Profile for Southeast Asia Researchers

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

1. Outline a research proposal that aligns with ISEAS's thematic priorities (politics, economics, socio-cultural change, or regional relations).

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