DesignSingapore Scholarship

DesignSingapore Council

As Singapore's national agency for design, we champion the use of design to grow business, spur innovation, and improve lives.

At the DesignSingapore Council, we are passionate about unleashing the power of design to drive growth and economic success, bring people together and improve lives.

The design sector is poised to enhance Singapores value proposition and contribute to its economic growth and progress. Thus, the DesignSingapore Council was established in 2003 as the national agency that promotes design. In 2015, we were designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Design. This recognition is incorporated in our mission and is used to develop the creative culture and ecosystem in Singapore to fully integrate design and creativity into everyday life.

To help us achieve this, we are guided by the Design 2025 Masterplan, with three focus areas, detailed below. The DesignSingapore Council 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

Tuition fees
Pre-studies allowance
Yearly allowance
Developmental course allowance
Travel allowances

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.