Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship: 2026 Profile
TL;DR
Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship (now administered through NUS) supports outstanding Asia-Pacific students-this profile covers benefits and the post-study bond/obligations.
Sponsor: Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)Bond: Bond ≤ 4 YearsOverseas: Primarily Singapore
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 06 Jan 2026
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Q: What does Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Coverage, eligibility, and three-year bond obligations for the Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship supporting outstanding Asia Pacific students at Singapore's autonomous universities.
TL;DR Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship (now administered through NUS) supports outstanding Asia-Pacific students-this profile covers benefits and the post-study bond/obligations.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications open 06 January 2026; indicate scholarship interest within the NUS application (last checked 2025-11-29)
- Official Listing: Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship - Association of Banks in Singapore
- Who It Targets: Citizens/passport holders from 15 Asia-Pacific economies (excluding Singapore) seeking full-time undergraduate degrees at NUS
- Eligibility: Strong academic results, leadership and CCA achievements, admission to NUS for AY2026/27, and interest in contributing to Singapore's economy (no requirement to pursue finance specifically)
- Tenable Institutions: National University of Singapore (NUS) - ABS notes the scholarship is consolidated under NUS from AY2026/27
- Bond: Three-year employment with a Singapore company or Singapore-based firm in the scholar's home country (may run concurrently with the MOE Tuition Grant bond; deferral for postgraduate study is not allowed)
Award Components
- Tuition fees at subsidised MOE Tuition Grant rates and other compulsory university charges (up to four years including Honours)
- Round-trip economy airfare from home country to Singapore at the start and end of the programme
- Annual living allowance, hostel allowance (pegged to NUS rates), and a one-time settling-in allowance upon arrival
- Annual renewal subject to satisfactory academic performance and conduct
- ABS notes it awards about 3-4 scholarships each year
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Applicants must originate from Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
- Academic readiness: Meet the admission requirements of the chosen university and maintain a strong academic record.
- Leadership & potential: Demonstrated achievements in co-curricular activities, leadership roles, or community service.
Sources
- https://abs.org.sg/dr-goh-keng-swee-scholarship
- https://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/admissions/international-qualifications/admission-requirements
- https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-qualifications
- https://admissions.smu.edu.sg/admissions-requirements/international-and-other-qualifications
- https://www.sutd.edu.sg/Admissions/Undergraduate/Application/Admission-Requirements/International-Qualifications
