FASS Buddhist Studies Scholarship 2026 in Singapore

The FASS Buddhist Studies Scholarship 2026 in Singapore is a graduate research award for students at the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It supports Master’s and PhD candidates whose studies and thesis are related to Buddhist studies, including history, culture, philosophy, psychology, and its approaches to contemporary issues.

The scholarship is provided by the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, established through endowed gifts from several Buddhist organizations including Po Ming Tse Temple, The Buddhist Fellowship, The Buddhist Library, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, and The Amitabha Buddhist Centre.

FASS Buddhist Studies Scholarship Benefits

• 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 of the award period is the end of the second year of candidature for Master’s candidates andthe 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 previously been on the scholarship, as well as other students who need support during this period, and is limited to no more than one semester.
• Stipend amounts vary by citizenship and department (see stipend table).

FASS Buddhist Studies Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification Types: PhD Students, Master’s (Research) Students
• Nationalities: Applicable to all nationalities
• Graduate Programmes Scholarship Holders Must Pursue: Arts and Social Sciences
• Academic Pre-Requisites: 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 or 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 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.

How to Apply for FASS Buddhist Studies Scholarship?

• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the FASS Buddhist Studies Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply based on the official scholarship information.