Scholarships are open to all SOTA students who demonstrate outstanding artistic talent and excellent academic standing. Highly competitive, these scholarships are aimed at recognising students' contribution to SOTA in their talents as well as their performance in the academic disciplines.
Students may apply for a scholarship either in Year 1 or Year 4 only. The Scholarships are tenable from Years 1 to 3 and Year 4 to 6.
Scholars are expected to demonstrate consistent artistic progress. They are also expected to demonstrate leadership and active participation in school programmes.
The criteria for scholarships are:
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Outstanding performance in the student's chosen art discipline
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Participation and/or achievements in national and international arts competitions, performances and exhibitions.
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Excellent academic record |
Upon reaching Year 4:
Applicants are expected to meet the following prerequisites:
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Outstanding performance in the chosen arts discipline;
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Participation and/or achievements in national and international arts competitions, performances and exhibitions;
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Excellent academic record;
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Participation and demonstration of leadership qualities in programmes that benefit the school and wider community (e.g. SOTA Arts Festival, SOTA Community Outreach Programmes) and
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Strong recommendation from SOTA's Faculty Tutors.
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Value of Scholarships in SOTA
The scholarship covers the school fees payable by Singapore Citizens, taking into consideration any MOE Edusave Scholarship awarded. A book / materials allowance is also awarded annually with the scholarship.