Applications are ongoing for the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship at the National University of Singapore. The Scholarship is designed for students from the ASEAN Member Countries pursuing their Undergraduate program at the National University of Singapore.

ASEAN scholarship Singapore is awarded to freshmen based on academic merit.

These freshmen must be citizens or permanent residents of an ASEAN* member country (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam).

Our forum has comprehensive information about the NUS undergraduate merit scholarships, such as eligibility criteria, application dates, scholarship awards, and ASEAN scholarship requirements.

Please review the eligibility requirements and apply for them as soon as possible.

What to know about the National University of Singapore 

The National University of Singapore is an autonomous research university founded in 1905 as a medical college and is recognized as one of the top schools in the world. QS World University Rankings saw the school placed 15th in the world. At the same time, Times Higher Education ranked them 22nd internationally and 1st in Singapore (as well as all of Asia) in their 2024 rankings.

The many National University of Singapore scholarships are being offered to international students, so please keep reading!

Roughly 38,000 students attend the National University of Singapore. That figure is comprised of about 28,000 undergraduate students and 10,000 graduates. There was 5,016 academic staff at NUS, roughly an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

There are 15 different departments and programs and five minor programs. Students even have the option of learning twelve other languages!

National University of Singapore Scholarships (Undergraduate)

Many scholarships are available for undergraduate students at the National University of Singapore. The scholarships offered are divided into two categories.

1. Scholarships Administered by NUS
   1. ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships
   2. Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships
2. Scholarships offered by External Organizations
   1. Better Florist Scholarships
   2. Cimb ASEAN Scholarships
   3. Club 21 Scholarships
   4. Dr. Goh Keng Swee Scholarships
   5. Her Flowers Scholarships
   6. Kuok Foundation Undergraduate Awards
   7. Saudi Aramco Scholarships

These are all the National University of Singapore scholarships that are offered to students around the world.

Level/Field Study

ASEAN undergraduate scholarship at NUS Singapore is open only to Undergraduate students who are Singapore students pursuing their undergraduate programs.

Host Nationality

ASEAN undergraduate scholarship at NUS Singapore is hosted in Singapore by the National University of Singapore for full-time NUS undergraduates who have outstanding academic merit and co-curricular activities.

This is a golden opportunity for you as a Singaporean student to study at one of the best universities in Singapore for free.

Eligible Nationality

Only students who are ASEAN countries members, Singapore not included, are qualified or eligible to apply for ASEAN undergraduate scholarship.

* ASEAN comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Scholarship Benefit

The scholarship worth includes the following :

• the subsidized tuition fees (after the Tuition Grant) for the expected duration (up to four years) of the respective degree programs at SUTD; and
• a living allowance of $5,800 per academic year for the recipients.
• All Singapore permanent residents and international students taking up the MOE Tuition Grant Subsidy must work with a Singapore-registered company for three years upon graduation.

ELIGIBILITY

The Scholarship is open to Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) and International Students of ASEAN (except Singapore) nationality pursuing full-time MOE-subsidised undergraduate programs in SUTD that lead to a first degree.

• Have outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma, or Year 12 equivalent qualifications
• Show exemplary Co-Curricular Activities records
• Have good leadership qualities and potential

It is expedient that you note the following:

• The NUS undergraduate merit scholarship is open to students from all faculties. However, candidates should note that due to the highly competitive nature of courses like Medicine, Dentistry, and Law, there are limited scholarships for students who wish to pursue these courses.
• The scholarship recipients may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, grant, or award without prior approval from the University.
• The University does not assist with travel or other costs nor guarantees employment for the scholar upon graduation.
• The scholarship covers the entire duration of undergraduate studies on the condition that scholars maintain a minimum CAP (Cumulative Average Point) of 3.5. academic performance is monitored on a semester basis.
• The Scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the recipient’s academic progress or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory.
• If the scholar decides to terminate the scholarship prematurely, the university reserves the right to impose a repayment on a case-by-case basis.

ASEAN scholarship requirements

• Be a citizen of one of the ASEAN country member
• Have strong leadership skill
• Have a good background
• Have an outstanding high school result
• Apply for a full-time degree in Singapore

How can I Apply for the ASEAN scholarship in Singapore

Candidates will be considered and shortlisted for interviews through their application for admission to NUS. No separate scholarship application is required.

• First, apply for admission to the school
• Secondly, you have to work on applying for the scholarship
• After being shortlisted, you will be called for an interview
• Applicants for NUS will be automatically shortlisted through their application for admission.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 30 June of the year of admission.

Website: http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarship/aus.htm

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