MARGARET WANG MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP IN LITERATURE

The Margaret Wang Master’s Scholarship in Literature was set up by Professor Wang Gungwu, in loving memory of his wife, Mrs Margaret Wang. Professor Wang hopes to encourage research on literature, specifically the works of Southeast Asian writers who write in Chinese or English.

Eligibility

The details of the scholarship are as follows:

  • To be awarded to a deserving Master’s candidate in Literature from the Department of Chinese Studies or Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies doing research on writers:
    1. From Southeast Asia who write in English or Chinese; or
    2. Who work in/on Southeast Asia; or
  • The thesis can be written in the English or Chinese language
  • Preference will be given to Singaporean and Malaysian candidates

Value of Award

Up to 1 scholarship will be awarded each year and each scholarship is tenable for 2 years

  • $13,000 per year per scholarship will be awarded. This should cover the tuition fees and the balance, if any, will be credited to your bank account in the second semester each year
  • A monthly FASS Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF) stipend at S$1,900 - S$2,000. This will be at the discretion of the Department.
  • Up to $3,000 for conference support per candidature, on an application basis

Application Process

Candidates should indicate their interest in being considered for the scholarship by uploading this form FASS-G33-20 with their online application.

Please click here for the application deadlines.

 

 

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