NBS Global Leaders Programme Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR\ NBS's Global Leaders Programme Scholarship covers your business or accountancy degree, layers on mentorship and global exposure, and expects you to spearhead initiatives that uplift the school community—without imposing a bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application cycle closed (last checked 18 Feb 2025)
- Official Listing: NBS Global Leaders Programme Scholarship
- Who It Targets: High-achieving JC/IP and polytechnic students entering NTU Business or Accountancy with proven leadership and global mindset
- Eligibility: Exceptional academics, strong co-curricular leadership, and a track record of community or entrepreneurial impact
- Tenable Institutions: Nanyang Business School at NTU (business or accountancy majors, excluding double-degree computing tracks)
- Bond: Bond-free, but scholars must participate actively in Global Leaders Programme milestones
Award Components
- Full tuition coverage for four years of study at NBS
- Living allowance and hostel subsidies to offset campus expenses
- Funding for overseas exchange, study trips, or global business immersions curated by NBS
- Exclusive leadership seminars, coaching, and industry networking sessions
- Mentorship by senior executives, alumni, and faculty members within the Global Leaders Programme ecosystem
Eligibility Highlights
- Consistent academic excellence with distinctions in business, mathematics, or humanities subjects
- Leadership in student government, CCAs, community initiatives, or entrepreneurial ventures
- Strong communication skills and cultural agility, evidenced through debates, Model UN, or cross-border projects
- Commitment to contribute to NBS through event organisation, peer mentoring, or thought leadership
- Willingness to uphold scholarship values, maintain high GPA, and complete required leadership modules
Application Roadmap
- Submit NTU admissions application early and indicate interest in the Global Leaders Programme Scholarship.
- Prepare a compelling portfolio—personal statement, leadership essays, recommendation letters, and achievements.
- Shortlisted applicants attend interviews with faculty, alumni, and industry partners to assess leadership potential and fit.
- Complete assessment tasks such as case discussions or group challenges simulating business problem-solving.
- Receive award confirmation alongside admissions offer, then enrol in the Global Leaders Programme foundation modules.
- Plan exchange destinations, industry attachments, and community impact projects with your assigned mentor.
Preparation Playbook
- Document concrete leadership stories that highlight resilience, empathy, and innovation; practise articulating them succinctly.
- Brush up on global business trends and ESG priorities—interviewers expect informed viewpoints.
- Engage in service-learning or startup projects that demonstrate initiative beyond academics.
- Build familiarity with NTU's business curriculum and NBS student community so you can outline contributions you intend to make.
- Network with current scholars via NTU open houses or LinkedIn to gather insights on expectations and upcoming deadlines.
