Daisy Phay-NYP Foundation Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR
Daisy Phay-NYP Foundation Scholars receive up to S$3,300 a year for three years with no bond, plus leadership training and community engagement. Keep your ELR2B2 ≤9, stay active in service initiatives, and respond promptly to March interview invitations.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications by invitation (early March annually; last verified 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: NYP Scholarships & Study Awards -- Daisy Phay-NYP Foundation Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Top-performing GCE O-Level graduates enrolling in any full-time Nanyang Polytechnic diploma with a passion for community service
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs, ELR2B2 ≤9, strong CCA and service records, good conduct, not holding other scholarships, and willingness to join NYP's leadership development programme
- Tenable Programmes: All full-time diplomas across NYP schools (Applied Science, Business, Design & Media, Engineering, Health & Social Sciences, Information Technology)
- Bond: Bond-free; scholars commit to the leadership development curriculum and continued service contributions
Award Components
- Annual education allowance of S$3,000 to S$3,300 (renewable up to three years)
- Structured leadership development programme administered by NYP
- Dedicated scholar community and mentoring support
- Bond-free funding so scholars can pursue varied industry attachments or global programmes
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic excellence: ELR2B2 ≤9 at O-Levels and sustained high performance during the diploma.
- Service mindset: Demonstrated passion for community service and the ability to lead peers in co-curricular settings.
- Good standing: Strong conduct records, participation in NYP's leadership development programme each year, and sustained academic excellence for renewal.
- Exclusivity: Scholars must not receive other scholarships or sponsorships while holding the award.
Application Roadmap
- Confirm your eligibility upon receiving the invitation (typically first to second week of March).
- Compile academic transcripts, testimonials, and service records showcasing meaningful community impact.
- If shortlisted, attend selection interviews with NYP and NYP Foundation representatives; highlight your service initiatives and future leadership goals.
- Upon award, enrol in the leadership development programme and review renewal criteria with your scholarship mentor.
Preparation Playbook
- Continue impactful community projects and capture outcomes so you can demonstrate sustained service.
- Map out leadership milestones (student clubs, peer mentoring, outreach) that align with NYP's scholar expectations.
- Coordinate with academic advisors to maintain top grades while balancing leadership and service commitments.
- Budget the stipend to support enrichment courses, overseas exposure, or community projects that reinforce scholarship outcomes.
