CSIT-Nanyang Scholarship (NYP): 2026 Profile
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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
- Monitor NYP scholarship announcements; eligible students receive invitations in March each year.
- Prepare transcripts, CCA records, and statements highlighting your tech interests and leadership contributions.
- Attend scholarship interviews with NYP and CSIT representatives; articulate how you will contribute to national cybersecurity and infocomm capabilities.
- Confirm participation in leadership development activities and plan how to utilise the learning allowance productively.
Preparation Playbook
- Engage mentors within NYP's School of IT to refine your technical portfolio (capstone projects, competitions, internships).
- Plan multi-year leadership goals—participate in student clubs, hackathons, or outreach programmes that align with CSIT's mission.
- Track ambitious certification plans (e.g., cloud foundational, security essentials) so you can claim the learning allowance once awarded.
- Explore pathways to the CSIT Undergraduate Scholarship to continue your journey after graduation.
