NUS ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Intake Profile
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TL;DR
NUS waives tuition and grants a living allowance for top ASEAN freshmen. Submit a complete admissions package early, keep leadership credentials strong, and watch the NUS offer timeline for scholarship shortlist notifications.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications track NUS AY2026 admissions timelines (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: NUS ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Outstanding ASEAN citizens (excluding Singapore) entering NUS undergraduate programmes directly after Year 12 or equivalent
- Eligibility: Citizens of ASEAN member states (excluding Singapore) with exceptional pre-university results, leadership, and co-curricular records
- Tenable Institution: National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Bond: None, but recipients are expected to uphold scholar participation and standing
Award Components
- Tuition fees fully subsidised through MOE Tuition Grant and scholarship top-up
- Annual living allowance of SGD 5,800
- Additional NUS scholar programming (leadership workshops, community projects)
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizens of ASEAN member countries excluding Singapore, eligible for NUS admissions and MOE Tuition Grant.
- Strong final-year results (A-Level equivalent, IB Diploma, UEC, or other recognised qualifications).
- Active co-curricular involvement and demonstrable leadership potential.
- Good command of English; applicants may need to clear IELTS/TOEFL if their schooling was not in English.
- Submission of the full NUS admissions application within the relevant cycle; scholarship consideration is by invitation only.
Application Roadmap
- Review NUS admissions timelines and prepare required documents (transcripts, predicted scores, personal statement, references).
- Submit the undergraduate application within your nationality cohort window and pay the application fee.
- Indicate scholarship interest where prompted; shortlisted candidates receive separate instructions via email.
- Complete any additional essays, interviews, or assessments requested by the NUS Office of Admissions or scholarship panel.
- Monitor the applicant portal for outcome updates; once offered, confirm acceptance and register for pre-matriculation requirements.
- Plan finances around the allowance (e.g., accommodation, meals) and explore on-campus housing early.
Preparation Playbook
- Keep a portfolio of leadership projects, community service, and regional initiatives that emphasise ASEAN impact.
- Practise behavioural interviews and scholarship essays that highlight resilience, collaboration, and future goals at NUS.
- Research NUS scholars programmes (e.g., University Scholars Programme) to align your narrative with multidisciplinary learning.
- Budget for upfront expenses before the allowance disburses, including dorm deposits and insurance.
- Stay connected with NUS admissions updates; late document submissions can remove you from scholarship consideration.
