Organization: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Host country: Singapore
Degree level: Undergraduate
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: March 19, 2026
Eligible countries: All countries (Open to all nationalities)
Fields of study: All full-time undergraduate programmes offered by NTU (Engineering, Science, Business, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Medicine)
The Nanyang Scholarship is Nanyang Technological University's most prestigious undergraduate award. It recognizes students who excel academically, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and possess outstanding co-curricular records. The scholarship covers full subsidized tuition fees and provides allowances for living, accommodation, travel, and technology. It is bond-free for the scholarship itself (though international students must fulfill the MOE Tuition Grant bond).
Benefits
Full coverage of subsidized 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 (for scholars residing in NTU hostels).
Travel grant of S$5,000 for an overseas programme (one-off).
Computer allowance of S$1,750 (one-off).
No bond attached to the scholarship (apart from the 3-year MOE Tuition Grant bond for international students).
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of any country (Open to all nationalities).
Must possess outstanding academic results (GCE 'A' Level, IB Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma, or Year 12 equivalent).
Must have excellent co-curricular records.
Must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential.
Must have applied for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme at NTU.
Requirements
Submit an application for admission to NTU.
Submit a separate scholarship application online.
Upload a recent passport-size photo.
Submit a referee's appraisal (online) from a school teacher.
Submit a personal essay (approx. 250 words) on a topic provided in the application form.
Required Documents
Scholarship Application Form
Personal Essay (approx. 250 words)
Referee's Appraisal (Online submission by teacher)
Academic Transcripts/Results
Co-curricular Activity Records
Passport-sized Photo (Digital)
Programs of Study
Accountancy, Business, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math), Humanities, Social Sciences, Communication Studies, Medicine (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine)
Application Process
1. Apply for admission to a specific undergraduate programme at NTU via the relevant application group (e.g., International Qualifications, A-Levels, IB).
2. Upon completing the admission application, you will receive an Application Number.
3. Use this number to log in to the 'Apply for Scholarship' link (usually found at the end of the admission form or on the scholarship page).
4. Complete the scholarship form, including the personal essay.
5. Provide the appraisal link to your teacher/referee to complete within 7 days.
6. Submit everything before the closing date of your specific admission qualification group.
How to Apply
Apply for NTU admission first. Once you have your application number, access the scholarship portal via the link provided on the confirmation page. You must submit the scholarship application online with your essay and ensure your referee submits their appraisal.
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic merit and co-curricular records.
Interview for shortlisted candidates (typically between March and May).
Notification of outcome via email (successful candidates will receive the offer along with their admission offer or shortly after).