- The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) received endowed gifts in December 2009, 2011 and 2012 to establish and support the FASS Scholarship in Buddhist Studies. This was made possible by Po Ming Tse Temple, The Buddhist Fellowship, The Buddhist Library, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery and The Amitabha Buddhist Centre.
- The scholarship is open to all deserving students undertaking a graduate programme in FASS. The scholarship recipient’s studies and thesis must be related to the study of Buddhism, including but not limited to any of the following subjects.
- Buddhist History
- Buddhist Culture, Art and Architecture
- Buddhist Psychology and Meditation
- Buddhist Philosophy and Ethics
- Buddhist approaches to world problems, living well, and improved social conditions
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fasbox3@nus.edu.sgQualification Types
PhD Students, Master's (Research) Students
Nationalities
Applicable to all nationalities
Graduate Programmes Scholarship Holders Must Pursue
Academic Pre-Requisites
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | Candidates must be successful in their application for a graduate research programme at FASS in order to be eligible for the scholarship. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 6 / 9 | ||
Other Eligibility Criteria
- GRE is only compulsory for PhD applicants and Master’s applicants to the Department of Psychology & the Department of Social Work.
*The typical award period for PhD Students are 4 years, Master's (Research) Students are 2 years.
*CPF will be given on top of the stipend amounts for Singapore Citizens.
| NUS Research Scholarship | Graduate Teaching Fellowship | |||||
| Economics and History | All other FASS Depts | PhD | Masters | |||
| PhD | Masters | PhD | Masters | |||
| Singaporean
Citizen |
S$3,500 | S$3,500 | S$3,200 | S$3,200 | S$2,700 | S$2,400 |
| Singaporean
Permanent Resident |
S$3,100 | S$2,700 | S$2,800 | S$2,400 | S$2,650 | S$2,350 |
| International
Students |
S$2,700 | S$2,600 | S$2,500 | S$2,300 | S$2,500 | S$2,300 |
- Tuition fees (if the proceeds are insufficient to support the full amount in any given year, a partial subsidy for Master’s International Students will be awarded);
- A one-off research allowance of S$3,000 – PhD scholars will receive this upon passing the PhD Qualifying Examination. Master’s scholars will receive this after the completion of one year with a Grade Point Average (GPA) that meets the continuation requirement.
- Based on satisfactory progress the scholarship will be renewed on a semestral basis. The end-date for the award period is the end of the second year of candidature for Master’s candidates and the end of the fourth year of candidature for PhD candidates.
- For exceptionally deserving cases, the committee will consider providing support, on a case-by-case basis, to students beyond the above period to allow them to finish their research. This is for students who have been on the scholarship previously, but also for other students who need support during this period and is limited to no more than one semester.
Service Commitments
Varies. Information will be conveyed via offer letter.
Service Bonds
Other Terms and Conditions
The Scholarship is tenable for one (1) year in the first instance and thereafter may, subject to the recipient’s satisfactory progress, be renewed each semester at the University’s discretion. The maximum period of the Fellowship is four (4) years for PhD candidates & two (2) years for Master’s candidates.
| For Admission in | Application Window |
|---|---|
| August (Semester 1 Intake) | May 16 to November 1 |
| January (Semester 2 Intake) | November 2 to May 15 |
Applicants may apply for the scholarship within their admissions application through GradApp and fulfill additional scholarship application requirements stated there.
- New students should indicate their interest in being considered for the scholarship by enclosing this form (FASS-G5/10) with their application package.
- Current students should indicate their interest in being considered for the scholarship by sending an email to the Administrator. Current students should apply by the same deadlines as the new students.