Location: Singapore
Program: Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: International students
Duration: Full normal duration of the undergraduate programme
Deadline: March 19, 2026
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The National University of Singapore offers a range of highly competitive scholarships for outstanding international freshmen applying for full-time undergraduate programmes, with eligible students automatically considered for available awards through their application for admission to NUS. The flagship NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship covers 100% of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees after the MOE Tuition Grant, an annual living allowance, a one-time accommodation allowance, and a one-time settling-in allowance, and is available across a wide range of disciplines including science, engineering, computing, social sciences, arts, and business.
The National University of Singapore is one of the world’s top universities, ranked 8th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 17th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, making it the highest-ranked university in Asia. Founded in 1905, NUS is Singapore’s flagship research-intensive university, offering a comprehensive range of disciplines across 17 faculties and schools, with a vibrant campus community of over 40,000 students from more than 100 countries. Singapore offers international students an exceptional quality of life, a safe and multicultural environment, a strong and globally connected economy, and a relatively affordable cost of living compared to other top global study destinations.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- 100% coverage of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees after MOE Tuition Grant for the full normal duration of the programme
- Annual living allowance
- One-time accommodation allowance
- One-time settling-in allowance
- Coverage extended to students in Double Degree and Joint Degree Programmes (for undergraduate component only in Concurrent Degree Programmes)
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be an international student from any country except Singapore citizens
- Must be applying for full-time undergraduate admission to NUS for the 2026 intake
- Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, strong co-curricular involvement, and leadership potential
- Eligible students are automatically considered for available scholarships through their application for undergraduate admission to NUS, with no separate admission application required
- Must submit the online scholarship application and supporting documents via the NUS Applicant Portal
- Must ensure that a referee submits a completed Referee Recommendation Form via the NUS Referee Portal
- Scholarship recipients must take up the MOE Tuition Grant and comply with its conditions, including working for a Singapore-registered company for three years immediately after graduation
- Scholarship recipients admitted to Dentistry are required to undertake a service bond with the Singapore Ministry of Health for five years, and those admitted to Medicine for six years
- Scholarship holders may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary, grant, award, or allowance without prior approval from the university
- If the scholarship recipient decides to withdraw from the university or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the university reserves the right to impose repayment obligations
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The NUS scholarship selection process employs a holistic, merit-centred approach that equally weighs academic excellence, co-curricular achievements, character, and leadership potential, with candidates assessed on the overall strength of their undergraduate admission application. Academic performance is fundamental, with the selection committee thoroughly reviewing transcripts, grades, academic references, and supporting documents, and strong applicants typically rank among the very top of their cohort with consistently outstanding academic records and demonstrated intellectual curiosity extending well beyond their immediate field of study. Only applicants shortlisted for the selection interview will be informed via email, with interviews conducted between March and May 2026, and all interviewed candidates informed of scholarship outcomes by end of May 2026 for NUS Scholarships and end of July 2026 for all other scholarships.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
