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Background |
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The total market size of Landscape Architecture
industry sector in Singapore was approximately $53m in
2004 and is forecasted to grow to $153m by 2014,
assuming a 10 year Compound Annual Growth Rate of 11.28%
(where local demand is 9.48%, while overseas demand is
forecasted at 12.95%).* |
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The
Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) estimates
that Singapore’s ratio of Landscape Architect per population
as 1:70,000 as of 2005). SILA has made a case that the
present ratio of qualified Landscape Architects within the
industry is highly inadequate and recommends that the local
industry emulate Japan’s ratio of 1:12,650 by adding
approximately 350 architects over the next 10 to 15 years.
Landscape Architecture firms have been experiencing
tremendous growth through domestic and overseas and had to
turn away numerous local and overseas opportunities due to a
lack of qualified Landscape Architects.
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The
landscape industry is a “sun-rise” industry with growing
employment potential. There is a growing emphasis on
integrating landscape features with buildings and townships.
However, there is a lack of qualified Landscape Architects
to lead these projects. Hence, there is a need to raise the
awareness of the potential of careers in the landscape
industry and to groom future leaders for the landscape
industry. |
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The
Landscape Industry Scholarship Programme - Masters of
Landscape Architecture will address the talent crunch in the
landscape architecture sector. Singapore has amassed a
world reputation as a “Garden City” and is now adopting the
vision of a “City in the Garden”, to distinguish itself from
its competitors by raising the bar in environmental planning
and landscape design. |
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The
Landscape Industry Scholarship Programme – Masters of
Landscape Architecture is a combined partnership by the
Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and
landscape industry employers to attract and retain
talents in the landscape industry and to offer a pathway
to attain professional qualifications within the
landscape industry. The programme is offered by the
National University of Singapore, Department of
Architecture. The Masters of Landscape Architecture is a
full time 2 year programme.
* According to the
Singapore Landscape Industry Survey 2006 conducted by
Synovate Business Consulting
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The objectives of the programme are: |
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(a)
To groom future leaders of the landscape industry |
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(b)
To attract and retain talents for the landscape industry |
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(c)
To profile landscape as a career choice and |
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(d) To offer a pathway to attain professional
qualifications within the landscape industry
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Scholarship Details |
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The Masters in
Landscape Architecture programme is a full time 2 year programme,
comprising of a 1 year preparatory programme and 1 year Masters
of Landscape Architecture programme. |
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Applications for the scholarship open in 14 September 2009 and close
on
1 February 2010.
A 12-week bridging course will be made available
by NUS to prepare successful applicants (with at
least a recognized architecture degree) who were
not from the landscape architecture field
previously. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
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The scholarship programme is open to all landscape professionals
who meet the following requirements: |
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(a) Applicant must be a Singaporean or
Singapore Permanent Resident |
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(b)
Applicant
must meet the entrance requirements stated by NUS |
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(c)
Applicant must be accepted via interview selection
comprising of representatives from NUS, WDA,
participating landscape employer and landscape industry
associations |
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(d)
Applicant must have the passion, desire and potential to
contribute to the dynamics of the landscape architecture
industry
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Funding Details |
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The funding for the scholarship programme are as follows:
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(a) Course
fees for 2 years |
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(b)
Stipend
for 2 years |
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Terms and
Conditions |
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The scholars will be
bonded to work for 2 years in the landscape industry, subject to
the terms and conditions agreed between the landscape employer
and scholarship recipient. Scholars will be required to pay back
the full course fees to WDA and the participating Landscape
industry employer should they break the bond period or do not
complete the programme. |
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Application Procedure |
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The Landscape Scholarship Programme is open to all landscape
professionals. To be considered for the Scholarship, applicants
must complete the scholarship
application form and return it by
1 February 2010
to The National University of Singapore.
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All
application forms for the scholarship should be sent to: |
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Mr Wilson
Ting
National University of Singapore
Department of Architecture
School of Design and Environment
4 Architecture Drive
Singapore 117566 |
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Only shortlisted applicants will be
invited to attend a selection interview with the
Landscape Scholarship Programme Committee. |
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Applicants are also
required to submit a separate application for the Master
of Landscape Architecture Programme. Details can be
found at
http://www.sde.nus.edu.sg/drgs/drgs.php |
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Enquiries |
