Diploma and Bachelor's Degree students with outstanding academic results and an excellent track record of achievements in related arts and creative industries may apply for NAFA’s in-house Scholarships and Merit Awards. Bursaries are also available for students who require financial assistance (based on household income) to defray part of their programme fees.

Application date

• New students commencing studies in August 2025:
  17 January – 31 March 2025 (Diploma)
  17 January – 14 May 2025 (Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree)
  Application guide & FAQ for new students
  
  Note: Students who completed the NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP) in March 2025, and moving on to Diploma studies in August 2025 will be contacted separately via email with the application details.


• Existing Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree students moving on to the next Academic Year in August 2025:
  7 February – 31 March 2025
  Application guide & FAQ for existing students

Apply here: http://ofa.nafa.edu.sg
(Refer to Application Guide above for login instructions)

Applicants may 'Save Draft' at any point and re-login to complete the application. Applicants will no longer be able to make any further changes after the application is submitted.

New and existing students who are successful in their application will be offered the following quantum for one academic year, unless otherwise indicated in the terms and conditions of award:

 

Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Application does not guarantee an award as the availability of NAFA and donor awards vary from year to year.

The selection process is subject to the following requirements which may be specified by NAFA and various donors:

• Nationality
• Household income
• Discipline of study
• Portfolio/audition scores
• Relevant track records to the discipline of study
• MOE Tuition Grant eligibility, etc.

For enquiries, please email Office of Student Care at [email protected] (Financial Aids & Awards Scheme) or call 6512 4073 during office hours (9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday).