DESIGN SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
D-SCHOLARS
(D-Scholars)
Designing the Future Design Scholars Programme
Why D-Scholars?
The Design Scholars Programme (D-Scholars) is a premier scholarship programme awarded to individuals, such as yourself, who demonstrate academic excellence, present excellent co-curricular activities records and exhibit outstanding leadership qualities. The D-Scholars Programme will harness your creative potential and allow you to solve real-world problems through your passion for design. Recognising the value of early access to professional guidance, you will be paired with world-class professors who provide bespoke support throughout your academic journey. Moreover, the programme grants you access to the residential college experience, enriching your academic journey with an ecosystem of supportive peers.
Programme Structure
• Architecture: Complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years and then pursue a Master of Architecture.
• Industrial Design: Complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years.
• Landscape Architecture: Complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years.
Bond-free scholarship
• Full coverage of your tuition fees.
• Subsidised on-campus accommodation for two years.
• Living allowance throughout NUS candidature.
• One-time computer allowance.
• Subsidies available for overseas experiential programmes.
Other intangible benefits
• You will gain access to close mentorship from a carefully selected pool of professors.
• Join a close-knit community of fellow scholars.
• Gain international experiences that expand your horizons and diversify your problemsolving approaches.
• You will enjoy priority consideration for entry into overseas opportunities, such as the Student Exchange Programme (SEP).
Eligibility
Singapore citizens presenting local qualifications.
D-Scholars Profiles
TAN JINGYU AXIL
Architecture
LUNA TRINITY GUNAWAN
Architecture
MISHKA LAI SYIN YU
Architecture
LEONG ZI SHUEN
Industrial Design
CLAIRE NG
Industrial Design
QUEK YI QING, SHARON
Industrial Design
Jacklyn Loke Jia Ying
Industrial Design
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How to apply?
Submit an application to NUS admission at https://www.nus.edu.sg/oam
a) Select a Design programme as your top choice
b) Indicate interest to join the Design Scholars programme
Submit an application for NUS Scholarships at https://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships
c) Indicate interest in NUS Global Merit Scholarship and NUS Merit Scholarship
d) Upload personal statement and referee nomination
We shortlist based on academic performance and cocurricular activities. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a panel interview.
Application outcome will be sent directly from the Design Scholars programme office.
*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
**If you have already secured a non-NUS scholarship from other organisations, you are still eligible for admission to the D-Scholars programme with non-financial benefits.
Contact
cde.nus.edu.sg/undergraduate/apply-to-cde/design-scholars-programme/ +65 6601 6579 dscholars@nus.edu.sg