CN Yang Scholars Programme Scholarship (NTU): 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
NTU's CN Yang Scholars Programme Scholarship pays full subsidised tuition, S$6,500 living allowance, hostel support, and an overseas research grant for exceptional Science and Engineering freshmen who enter the CN Yang Scholars Programme and sustain a CGPA of at least 3.5.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: CN Yang Scholars Programme Scholarship
- Application Window: Mirrors the NTU admissions application period for your qualification; late submissions are not considered
- Who It Targets: Incoming NTU undergraduates in Science or Engineering majors who enrol in the CN Yang Scholars Programme
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities with stellar pre-university results, excellent co-curricular achievements, and strong leadership potential
- Tenable Institution: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) — CN Yang Scholars Programme pathways
- Bond: No service bond beyond the three-year MOE Tuition Grant obligation for PRs and international students
Award Components
- Full coverage of subsidised 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 staying in NTU halls
- Travel grant of up to S$8,000 for an overseas programme (for cohorts matriculating from AY2025 onward)
- One-time computer allowance of S$2,000
- Embedded programme perks: guaranteed overseas final-year research project (5–8 months), priority for exchange and overseas learning trips, four guaranteed years of hall accommodation (with application), subsidised international conference exposure, research attachments from Year 1, and access to top scientists and joint PhD pathways
Eligibility Highlights
- Open to Singapore Citizens, PRs, and international applicants
- Admission into the CN Yang Scholars Programme is mandatory; you must major in an eligible Science or Engineering degree
- Outstanding results in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level, local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma, or Year 12 equivalent
- Demonstrated excellence in co-curricular activities and leadership roles
- Scholars must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5/5.0 and exemplify good conduct to retain the award
Tenure & Expectations
- Scholarship covers the standard duration of your NTU programme while you remain on the CN Yang Scholars Programme
- Participation in CN Yang Scholars Programme activities and ambassadorial duties is expected
- Holding other scholarships, bursaries, or sponsorships requires written NTU approval
- Scholars who leave the programme or fall below renewal standards may have their award withdrawn and could be liable for repayment
Application Roadmap
- Apply to NTU: Submit your undergraduate admission application first; the scholarship form appears via “Apply for Scholarship” at the end of the admissions workflow.
- Complete the scholarship form: Log in with your NTU application number, answer the compulsory personal essay (≤250 words), and confirm your CN Yang pathway.
- Prepare supporting documents: Upload a recent passport-sized photo and notify a school teacher (non-relative) to complete the online appraisal within seven days of submitting your scholarship form.
- Year 12 equivalent applicants: Use the dedicated scholarship login with your assigned admission number; all deadlines match the admissions timetable for your qualification.
- Monitor communications: Selection interviews for Singapore-based qualifications run March–May (notifications by mid-May); Year 12 applicants are assessed within two months of an NTU offer. Check email frequently and be prepared for short-notice interviews.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a concise leadership and STEM impact portfolio that highlights research interests, competitions, or innovation projects aligned with CN Yang's research emphasis.
- Practise articulating how the overseas research immersion and travel grant will accelerate your academic goals.
- Coordinate with your referee early so the appraisal is submitted within the seven-day window; brief them on your NTU application number and CN Yang aspirations.
- Maintain academic momentum above the 3.5 CGPA renewal benchmark and track co-curricular commitments that demonstrate initiative.
- Familiarise yourself with CN Yang Scholars Programme expectations (residential living, research milestones, ambassadorial duties) so you can discuss fit during interviews.
