The NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious, fully-funded opportunity to support exceptional international students (excluding Singaporean citizens) seeking admission into full-time undergraduate programs at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, leadership potential, and a strong record of co-curricular involvement.
Deadline: Not specified (Applications are assessed automatically through NUS undergraduate admission)
Quick Summary of NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship
| Category | Details |
| Type | University-Level Scholarship |
| Eligible Nationalities | All countries (except Singapore) |
| Eligible Applicants | Freshmen applying to full-time undergraduate programs at NUS |
| Scholarship Value | Full tuition fee coverage (after MOE Tuition Grant), allowances for living, computer, and accommodation |
| Bond Requirement | 3-year work bond for those who take MOE Tuition Grant |
| Deadline | Not specified – considered during the admission process |
| Application Process | Automatic consideration via the NUS admission application |
| Interview Requirement | Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted |
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of any country except Singapore
- Apply for a full-time undergraduate program at NUS
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential and exceptional co-curricular achievements
- Have outstanding academic results from high school
- Not be a transfer student from another local or overseas university
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the scholarship will receive the following:
- Full tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant is applied)
- S$5,800 annual living allowance
- S$5,000 annual accommodation allowance
- S$1,750 one-time computer allowance upon enrollment
Terms and Conditions
- The scholarship is for incoming freshmen enrolled in full-time undergraduate programs, including Joint and Double Degrees.
- For Concurrent Degree Programmes, it only covers the undergraduate portion.
- Not valid for students in the Concurrent Degree Programme with the University of Melbourne’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Recipients must accept the MOE Tuition Grant, which comes with a 3-year work bond at a Singapore-registered company for international students and Singapore Permanent Residents.
- Medicine and Dentistry scholars are subject to an additional 5-6 year service bond with the Ministry of Health.
- No concurrent scholarships or funding are allowed without NUS approval.
- Scholarship renewal is semester-based, contingent on maintaining:
- GPA ≥ 3.5 (or top 80% in Dentistry, Law, Medicine)
- Good conduct
- NUS does not guarantee employment after graduation.
- If a student withdraws or terminates the scholarship early, they may be required to repay all received funds.
Application Process
No separate application is needed. All eligible international students applying for undergraduate admission to NUS will be automatically considered for the scholarship.
For more details about the application, click here.
Selection & Interview Process
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews between January and July.
- Only those selected for interviews will be contacted via email.
- Final decisions are announced by mid-July.
- NUS reserves the right not to award the scholarship if no suitable candidates are found.
- All decisions made by the selection committee are final and non-negotiable.
Enquiries
You can submit your queries here for further questions or clarifications about the NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship. https://faq.nus.edu.sg/s/
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