CSIT-Nanyang Scholarship (NYP): 2026 Profile

Q: What does CSIT-Nanyang Scholarship (NYP): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Allowances, eligibility checkpoints, and leadership development milestones for the bond-free CSIT-Nanyang Scholarship supporting top Nanyang Polytechnic ICT students.

TL;DR
CSIT and Nanyang Polytechnic fully fund tuition, allowances, laptops, and leadership training for top ICT students—no bond attached. Keep your ELR2B2 ≤10 or CGPA ≥3.8, stay active in CCAs, and be ready for March invitations and CSIT networking opportunities.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Applications by invitation each March (last verified 2025-10-03)
• Official Listing: NYP Scholarships & Study Awards -- CSIT-Nanyang Scholarship Section
• Who It Targets: Top-performing GCE O-Level entrants and Year 2 Nanyang Polytechnic students in approved ICT and AI diplomas
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens with ELR2B2 ≤10 (O-Level pathway) or CGPA ≥3.8 after Year 1 (mid-term), strong CCA records, good conduct, and passion for IT R&D
• Tenable Programmes: NYP School of Information Technology courses (Common ICT, Business & Financial Technology, Applied AI & Analytics, Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Infocomm & Security, Information Technology) and School of Engineering's AI & Data Engineering diploma
• Bond: Bond-free; scholars participate in leadership development and CSIT experiential activities

Award Components

• Full sponsorship of tuition and compulsory fees for up to three years (O-Level pathway) or two years (mid-term)
• Annual allowance of S$2,500 for living and enrichment expenses
• One-time laptop allowance for study equipment
• Course certification and learning allowance of S$1,000 (claims basis)
• Enrolment in NYP's leadership development programme with CSIT engagement sessions

Eligibility Highlights

• Academic benchmarks: ELR2B2 ≤10 for incoming O-Level scholars or CGPA ≥3.8 at the end of Year 1 for mid-term applicants.
• Conduct & CCA: Good conduct and active contributions to CCAs or community initiatives.
• IT passion: Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity, software engineering, data analytics, or related fields aligned with CSIT's mission.

Application Roadmap

1. Monitor NYP scholarship announcements; eligible students receive invitations in March each year.