Nanyang Scholarship: The Nanyang Scholarship 🎓 is NTU’s premier undergraduate scholarship, awarded to exceptional freshmen pursuing undergraduate programs. It recognizes academic excellence, strong leadership potential, and outstanding co-curricular achievements. To succeed, applicants must be well-prepared throughout the application and interview process.
Summary Table
Scholarship Name | Nanyang Scholarship |
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Study Area | Various |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Benefits | Tuition, living allowance, accommodation, travel grant, and more |
Required Docs | Application, photo, referee’s appraisal |
Application | Online application for admission, separate scholarship application |
Last Date | Varies by qualification |
- 🌐 Open to All: The Nanyang Scholarship, NTU’s premier undergraduate award, is available to students of all nationalities.
- 🏆 Academic Excellence: Awardees must exhibit exceptional academic performance, holding qualifications like Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ levels, IB Diploma, or equivalent.
- 🌟 Leadership and Co-curricular: Strong leadership qualities and an impressive co-curricular track record are crucial for eligibility.
- 💼 Comprehensive Benefits: The scholarship covers tuition fees, provides a living allowance, accommodation allowance, travel grant, and more, supporting students throughout their studies.
- 📚 Academic Standards: A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 over 5.0 is required, with academic performance reviews conducted every semester.
- 📝 Application Process: Applicants must apply for admission before submitting their scholarship application, including a personal essay and a referee’s online appraisal.
- 🗓️ Interview Process: Selection interviews are conducted between March and May, with shortlisted candidates notified via email.
Study Area
The Nanyang Scholarship is available for various undergraduate degree programs at NTU.
Scholarship Description
The Nanyang Scholarship covers the normal program duration, provided that the recipient maintains a good academic record and exemplary conduct. It includes:
- 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 NTU hostel residents).
- Travel grant of up to S$5,000 for overseas programs (subject to terms and conditions).
- Computer allowance of S$1,750 (one-time).
- No bond, except for Singapore PRs and international students under the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Nanyang Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be of any nationality.
- Enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree program at NTU.
- Hold outstanding qualifications such as Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Diploma from a Singapore polytechnic, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma, or Year 12 equivalent.
- Possess excellent co-curricular records and strong leadership potential.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- A recent passport-size photo (digital image).
- A referee’s appraisal completed by a school teacher who is not a family member.
How to Apply
The application process involves two steps:
- Submit an application for admission to NTU before applying for the scholarship.
- Use your assigned application number to access the scholarship application form.
- Complete a Personal Essay (not exceeding 300 words) on one of the provided topics.
- After completing the scholarship application form, upload a passport-size photo and request your school teacher to submit the online appraisal within 7 days.
Last Date: 01 December 2023
The application period for the Nanyang Scholarship aligns with the admission application period. For applicants with specific qualifications, the last date varies. Ensure timely submission to be considered.
Prepare for the scholarship interview and stay attentive to email notifications if shortlisted. The Nanyang Scholarship is an incredible opportunity to excel academically, develop leadership skills, and embark on an enriching academic journey at NTU. Good luck!