Choo-Lim Scholarship (NYP): 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
NYP's Choo-Lim Scholarship recognises top ASEAN and Singaporean students in Engineering or Health & Social Sciences with a S$2,500 annual allowance and no bond, inviting high performers (CGPA ≥ 3.8) to apply during Semester 2.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: NYP Scholarships & Study Awards
- Who It Targets: Outstanding Year 2 or 3 students in Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Engineering (SEG) or School of Health & Social Sciences (Diploma in Nursing)
- Eligibility: Singapore or ASEAN citizenship, good conduct, and CGPA of at least 3.8
- Tenable Institution: Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
- Bond: None
Award Components
- Annual allowance of S$2,500 for one academic year
- Recognition of academic excellence within SEG and SHSS cohorts
- No post-award service obligation, allowing scholars to focus on internships or further opportunities of their choice
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens and ASEAN Citizens enrolled in NYP.
- Academic standing: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 at the time of application.
- Conduct: Demonstrated good conduct and holistic performance.
- Programme requirement: Restricted to School of Engineering or SHSS Diploma in Nursing students in Year 2 or 3.
- Award exclusivity: Applicants must not be holding other scholarships or sponsorships.
Application Roadmap
- Monitor NYP's Semester 2 communications for the official invitation to apply.
- Prepare academic transcripts showing CGPA ≥ 3.8 and any supporting testimonials highlighting conduct and leadership.
- Submit the scholarship form by the stated deadline; ensure you declare that you are not receiving other sponsorships.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews—prepare to discuss your academic journey, community contributions, and goals within SEG/SHSS.
- Await offer confirmation and coordinate with NYP's Student & Alumni Centre on allowance disbursement.
Preparation Playbook
- Keep academic performance consistently above the 3.8 CGPA benchmark and document achievements or clinic/engineering projects.
- Collect references from course tutors or supervisors who can vouch for conduct and contribution to NYP life.
- Outline how the allowance will support your learning goals (e.g., lab materials, conference fees, or professional development) to articulate impact during interviews.
- Stay in touch with NYP scholarship advisors; they can clarify eligibility if you plan to pursue external programmes or internships.
