In the latest QS World University Rankings 2026, NUS is ranked 8th globally and stands as the #1 university in Asia. Many of its academic programmes rank among the top globally, reflecting NUS’s strength in education, research and global employability.
General Eligibility Criteria
All NUS-administered scholarships typically require candidates to demonstrate:
- Strong leadership qualities and potential
- Excellent co-curricular activities record
- Possess outstanding high school results
1. Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligibility
- Target audience: Outstanding Asian students (excluding Singapore citizens)
- Academic programmes: Full-time undergraduate degree programmes in:
- Computing
- Engineering (excluding Infrastructure and Project Management)
- Science (excluding Environmental Studies and Pharmacy)
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition coverage: 100% of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant*)
- Living allowance: S$6,000 per year
- Computer allowance: S$1,750 (one-time, upon enrolment)
- Settling-in allowance: S$200 (one-time, upon enrolment)
- Accommodation allowance: Annual support equivalent to the lowest double room rate for on-campus accommodation
2. NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligibility
- Target audience: Exceptional international students from all countries (excluding Singapore)
- Academic programmes: Any full-time undergraduate degree programme at NUS
- Academic requirements: Outstanding high school results
- Other requirements: Strong leadership qualities and excellent co-curricular activities record
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Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition coverage: 100% of subsidised undergraduate tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant*)
- Living allowance: S$5,800 per year
- Computer allowance: S$1,750 (one-time, upon enrolment)
- Accommodation allowance: S$5,000 per year
How to Apply
All eligible students applying for undergraduate admission to NUS will be automatically considered for these scholarships. No separate application is required.
Shortlisting Process
- Invited applicants will be assessed based on the strength of their application.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for selection interview(s).
- Selection interviews are conducted between January and July.
- Scholarship outcomes will be communicated to interviewed candidates by mid-July.
With the application window for international-qualification candidates opening 3 December 2025 and running through 23 February 2026 (and for IB candidates up to 23 February 2026), now is the time to act.
Don’t miss your chance, apply as soon as the portal opens and take a step toward studying in Singapore with NUS.
