Do I apply for each named bursary separately?

For most NUS named bursaries, the main FA application is sufficient - NUS matches you to eligible awards. Faculty-specific bursaries may require a separate step through your faculty office. Check the donors list for any bursary-specific instructions.

Are these awards competitive or means-tested only?

Most NUS donated bursaries are primarily means-tested (income-based). Some add an academic standing requirement (minimum CAP). A few are merit-based or require a short application statement - these will be noted in the donor listing.

What is the PCI cap for NUS named bursaries?

There is no single cap - each donor sets its own threshold. Many follow the standard MOE tiers (PCI ≤ SGD 3,000 is a common maximum), but some are narrower (e.g., PCI ≤ SGD 1,000). Check the specific bursary in the donors list.

Can I hold a named bursary from two different donors?

In some cases, yes - if you meet the criteria for multiple named bursaries and NUS awards them concurrently. This is determined by NUS's FA office based on your profile and the donors' terms. For the NUS government-backed bursary details (HECB/HEB quantum), see the NUS Enhanced Financial Aid guide. For other universities, see the NTU Bursary guide and SMU Access+ guide.

NUS Named & Donated Bursaries 2026: How to Find and Apply

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Q: What does this guide cover?
A: How NUS undergraduates find and apply for named and donor-funded bursaries in 2026 - the NUS Donated/Faculty Bursary, the donor listing, eligibility criteria, how to apply through the NUS financial aid portal, and stacking with HECB and the NUS Enhanced Financial Aid package.

TL;DR NUS administers dozens of named bursaries funded by alumni, corporations, and family foundations through its Office of Admissions (OAM) and faculty offices. The central entry point is a single financial aid application - NUS matches you to appropriate named bursaries based on your profile. Apply via the NUS Financial Aid portal during the aid application window. Named bursaries can stack with HECB and the NUS Enhanced FA package.

Status: Last verified 2026-03-21 against NUS Financial Aid pages. Confirm the current application window and donor listings on nus.edu.sg/oam/financial-aid.

Quick links: Bursaries hub, NUS Enhanced Financial Aid, HECB University guide, 2026 bursary application guide

How NUS Named Bursaries Work

NUS receives donations from alumni, corporations, and foundations, then administers these as named bursaries. Key features:

One application. Students submit a single NUS Financial Aid application; OAM and faculty offices match eligible students to relevant named bursaries automatically or on referral.
Criteria vary. Each named bursary has different income thresholds, faculty restrictions, donor intent (e.g., specific communities, disciplines), and continuation conditions.
No separate applications in most cases - the main NUS FA form is the entry point; faculty-based bursaries may require a faculty endorsement.

NUS Donated / Faculty Bursary (Central Scheme)

NUS publishes a specific NUS Donated/Faculty Bursary page that aggregates donor-funded awards:

Purpose: Tuition fee support and/or living costs, funded by external donors
Eligibility: Full-time NUS undergraduates who meet income criteria (PCI typically ≤ SGD 3,000; confirm per bursary)
Amount: Varies by donor - typically SGD 1,000 - SGD 8,000 per academic year

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Resource	Purpose
NUS FA Overview & Eligibility	Start here - confirm citizenship and income criteria
NUS Donors / Named Bursaries List	Browse all named bursaries and donor criteria
NUS Donated/Faculty Bursary	Central page for donor-funded bursary details
NUS Financial Aid Application	Application portal and current deadline

Scheme	Can Stack?	Notes
MOE HECB / HEB	Yes	Government bursaries are separate; NUS named bursaries add on top
NUS Enhanced Financial Aid	Yes	NUS's own enhanced package includes and complements named bursaries
Community fund bursaries (CDAC, MENDAKI, etc.)	Yes	Apply through respective portals independently
Other university bursaries	Not applicable	Named bursaries are NUS-specific

NUS Named & Donated Bursaries 2026: How to Find and Apply

How NUS Named Bursaries Work

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