Emma Yong Bursary
The University of the Arts Singapore offers scholarships and awards in recognition of outstanding academic achievements, leadership potential and talents in the arts and culture field.
Ignite your creativity amid spirited student life, feel the support of our dedicated, distinguished faculty and learn from renowned international artists – all in the throbbing heartbeat of Singapore’s historic arts and civic district.
Emma Yong Bursary
The Emma Yong Bursary is established by the Emma Yong Fund c/o The Community Foundation of Singapore (Donor) to support financially disadvantaged students in bachelor degree programmes offered by the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS).
Eligibility
Full-time students who are Singapore citizens, enrolled in the undergraduate English drama programmes:
- BA (Hons) Acting
- BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
- BA (Hons) Performance Making
Good conduct and attendance.
Non-recipients of any other scholarship, bursaries or sponsorships (except Higher Education Community Bursary or Higher Education Bursary).
Gross monthly per capita income (PCI) not exceeding S$3,000 or Gross Household monthly income (GHI) not exceeding S$12,000.
Award quantum
S$5,000 for one (1) academic year
Application
New students
Application is open from 25 February 2026 to 3 May 2026
For students enrolled in a full-time NAFA programme, please click here to apply.
For students enrolled in a full-time LASALLE programme, please click here to apply.
Current students
For students enrolled in a full-time NAFA programme, application is open from 25 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. Please click here to apply.
For students enrolled in a full-time LASALLE programme, application is open from 1 to 21 June 2026. Please click here to apply.
Successful applicants will be notified via email by the end of July 2026.