DesignSingapore Scholarship

DesignSingapore Council

As Singapores national agency for design, DesignSingapore Council (Dsg)’s vision is for Singapore to be a liveable, loveable, and limitless nation by design. As the national agency for design, our mission is to develop the design sector to be globally competitive, champion the use of design for innovation and growth in Singapore, and make life better in this UNESCO Creative City of Design. The Dsg is a subsidiary of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

DesignSingapore Scholarship

a Polytechnic Student, an 'A' Level / IB / NUS High Student, a University Student

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

Application Cycle Closed

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NTU, NUS, Renowned Overseas Universities

Term

Full Term

Locations

Singapore, Overseas

Description

The DesignSingapore (Dsg) Scholarship is the only scholarship in Singapore for the study of any design discipline. It cultivates the next generation of talents, who may serve their bond in any Singapore-registered company of their choice, and opens doors to more rewarding careers and opportunities to advance the nation's design industry.

Since its inception in 2005, the annually awarded scholarship has supported some 73 scholars who have become design leaders powering the industry towards new frontiers. They have made a positive impact on Singapore and the design profession, including transforming organisations to become future-ready, collaborating across disciplines to drive innovation, and nurturing creativity in the next generation.

Course of Study

Non-Exhaustive List: Architecture, Business Innovation, Design Management and Strategy, Digital Design, Visual Communications

Bond Period

2 to 5 years

Value of Awards

We support your design journey and development holistically. Beyond financial sponsorships – covering tuition fees and allowances for pre-studies, travel, and annual living – you will become a DesignSingapore Associate and gain access to opportunities to grow professionally. These include:

Assignments to contribute to DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) projects and initiatives.
Potential internships with companies through introductions facilitated by Dsg.
Membership into the DesignSingapore Associates Network, a community of like-minded design talents, comprising past and present DesignSingapore Scholars, who network and collaborate to promote Singapore’s design industry.

Requirement/Conditions

Completed NS (Male)
Gained admission to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate* design-related course in a reputable Singapore or overseas institution

*Applicants with at least three years of professional working experience would be considered more favourably.