The Nanyang Scholarship, NTU’s foremost undergraduate scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshmen pursuing undergraduate programmes. Nanyang Scholarship recognizes students who excel academically, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and possess outstanding co-curricular records. Hence, it is important to be prepared at each stage of the application and interview process.
Please read the information below before submitting your application. If you’re short-listed, be sure to leave a great impression at the scholarship interview.
About Nanyang Technological University
A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the colleges of Engineering, Business, Science, and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and its Graduate College. NTU�s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine was established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU�s campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world. It has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) building projects comprising more than 230 buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. ?Besides its 200-ha (500-acre) lush green, residential campus in the western part of Singapore, NTU also has a second campus in the heart of Novena, Singapore�s medical district. In higher education, NTU is driving new pedagogies so that millennials can learn more effectively in this digital age. Part of NTU’s education strategy is the flipped classroom model of learning. The centrepiece of this new way of learning is The Hive, a groundbreaking learning facility that has been described by CNN as having redefined the traditional classroom. Known for research excellence and technological innovation, NTU leads the top Asian universities in normalised research citation impact (Clarivate Analytics� InCites 2018). In the 2019 Nature Index, NTU is placed 34th among the world’s universities and first in Singapore.
Scholarship Summary
- Type : Undergraduate
- Organisation: Nanyang Technological University
- Country to study : Singapore
- School to study : Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- Course to study :Not specified
- Gender : Men and Women
- Application Deadline : Not Specified
Aim and Benefits of Nanyang International Undergraduate Scholarship
- Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition Grant).
- Living allowance of S$6,500 per academic year.
- Accommodation allowance of up to S$2,000 per academic year.
(Applicable to scholarship holders who reside in NTU hostels only.) - Travel grant of up to S$5,000 for an overseas programme subject to terms and conditions in the Travel Grant Form.
- Computer allowance of S$1,750 (one-off).
- No bond is attached to the Nanyang Scholarship apart from the three-year bond applicable to all Singapore PRs and international students under the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme.
Requirements for Nanyang International Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
- Open to all nationalities.
- Successful awardees should read a full-time undergraduate degree programme. The scholarship will cover the years of study^ at NTU.
- Possess outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Diploma awarded by a polytechnic in Singapore, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications.
- Excellent co-curricular records.
- Strong leadership qualities and potential.
Terms and condition:
- Scholarship holder must not, without the approval of the University, hold concurrently any other scholarships, bursaries, university loans or awards.
- Scholarship holder is required to maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 over 5.0. Academic performance will be reviewed every semester.
- Scholarship holder is required to take on the role of student ambassador, or any other similar role, representing the university to give publicity talks, to receive guests, etc, as and when called upon to do so.
- The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory.
- If the scholarship holder decides to terminate the scholarship prematurely, a repayment will be imposed.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Nanyang International Undergraduate Scholarship
Applicants with the following qualifications:
Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level
Diploma awarded by a polytechnic in Singapore
NUS High School Diploma
IB Diploma
- Scholarship selection interviews will take place between March to May.
- Only scholarship applicants that are shortlisted for an interview will be informed via e-mail by mid-May.
Do check your email regularly and be prepared to attend an interview at short notice. - Scholarship applicants offered either the Medicine programme or Renaissance Engineering Programme are to check with the school for the outcome of their scholarship application.
Applicants with Year 12 equivalent qualifications:
- Scholarship selection interviews will take place within 2 months from the date the NTU programme offer is released to successful students.
- Only scholarship applicants that are shortlisted for an interview will be informed via e-mail within a month from the date of the NTU programme offer.
Documents Required for Application
- Applicants are required to submit the following after completing your application form:
- Upload a recent passport-size photo (digital image).
- Submit a referee’s appraisal online. The appraisal is to be completed by your school teacher, who must not be your family or relative. After you have submitted your scholarship application, you will be provided with a URL to be forwarded to your school teacher. When you are passing the link to your teacher, please inform him/her of your NTU application number and Date of Birth, as he/she will need the information to submit the appraisal online.Your school teacher is to complete the online appraisal form and submit it within 7 days of your scholarship application. If your teacher is not able to submit it online within 7 days and needs more time, please inform him/her to submit as soon as possible (preferably not more than 2 weeks from your date of scholarship application). Note that only one appraisal may be submitted online to support your application.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Academic Calendar
How to Apply
The same application period for admissions applies.
Applicants are required to submit their application for admission before submitting their application for scholarship.
Applicants with the following qualifications:
Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level
Diploma awarded by a polytechnic in Singapore
NUS High School Diploma
IB Diploma
- The scholarship application form can be found at the link ‘Apply for Scholarship’ at the end of your online application for admission. You are required to login with the application number assigned to you.
If you have reserved an undergraduate degree programme in NTU.- As part of completing the form, a Personal Essay of not more than 300 words is required. The 3 topics you may write on are shown in the scholarship application form.
Applicants with Year 12 equivalent results:
- Click here to apply for the scholarship with your assigned application number before the application closing date for that qualification. The scholarship application period is the same as the admission application period. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
FAQS and answers about Nanyang International Undergraduate Scholarship
What is the Nanyang International Undergraduate Scholarship? A: The Nanyang International Undergraduate Scholarship is a financial aid program offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore to support outstanding international students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies at NTU.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, and other academic expenses, such as books and materials.
Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?
The scholarship is open to outstanding international students who are applying to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at NTU. Applicants must have excellent academic records and demonstrate strong leadership qualities and community involvement.
What are the eligibility criteria for the scholarship?
The eligibility criteria for the scholarship include excellent academic performance, strong leadership qualities, community involvement, and financial need.
How can I apply for the scholarship?
Applicants can apply for the scholarship by submitting an online application through the NTU website. The application deadline may vary depending on the specific scholarship program.
How are the scholarship recipients selected?
The scholarship recipients are selected based on their academic performance, leadership qualities, community involvement, and financial need. The selection process is highly competitive, and only a limited number of scholarships are awarded each year.
What is the duration of the scholarship?
The scholarship is awarded for the duration of the undergraduate program, which is typically four years.
Can I apply for the scholarship after I have been admitted to NTU?
No, applicants must apply for the scholarship at the same time as they apply for admission to NTU. Scholarship applications submitted after the admission application deadline will not be considered.
Is the scholarship renewable?
The scholarship is renewable on a yearly basis, subject to the recipient’s academic performance and adherence to the terms and conditions of the scholarship.