NTU-SBS Double Degree Scholarship: 2025 Profile & Preparation Guide
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TL;DR
The Eu Yan Sang–NTU SBS Double Degree Scholarship underwrites tuition, overseas residency in Beijing, and living support for students in the Biological Sciences + TCM track—keep a GPA ≥ 3.75, demonstrate bilingual clinical aptitude, and be ready for sponsored attachments that flow into a three-year bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Open Until 31 Dec 2025 (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: Eu Yan Sang TCM Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Current NTU Double Degree Programme in Biological Sciences and TCM undergraduates on the Singapore-Beijing track who are ready for mid-term sponsorship
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs with strong CGPA, bilingual proficiency (English & Mandarin), solid clinical aptitude, and positive conduct reports from both NTU and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM)
- Tenable Institutions: Nanyang Technological University & Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
- Bond: Three-year service commitment with Eu Yan Sang clinics and R&D teams across Singapore and Greater China
Award Components
- Full tuition fee coverage for both NTU and BUCM semesters, including compulsory fees
- Annual living allowance benchmarked to Singapore and Beijing cost of living
- One-off settling-in grant to cover Beijing accommodation and travel
- Sponsored clinical attachments in Eu Yan Sang integrative TCM clinics plus herbology labs
- Mentorship pairing with Eu Yan Sang medical directors and NTU faculty advisors
Eligibility Checklist
- Completed at least one academic year within the NTU SBS Double Degree Programme with CGPA ≥ 3.75 (or equivalent percentile at BUCM)
- Passes in all foundational biomedical science, anatomy, and TCM theory modules with no disciplinary records
- Positive evaluations from NTU clinical skills labs and BUCM supervisors
- Evidence of bilingual patient communication (volunteer clinics, interpretation experience, or community health events)
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR willing to undertake a three-year full-time service bond with Eu Yan Sang post-graduation
Application Roadmap
- Signal interest via the NTU financial aid portal or through the SBS Undergraduate Office by mid-year.
- Prepare documents: semester transcripts from both NTU and BUCM, testimonials from lab supervisors, clinical logbooks, and service records.
- Submit personal statement articulating how you will advance evidence-based TCM practice and the Eu Yan Sang care model.
- Panel interview with NTU SBS leadership and Eu Yan Sang medical directors; expect bilingual case discussions and professionalism scenarios.
- Award briefing & bond signing which outlines deployment rotations, mentoring arrangements, and overseas training calendar.
Selection Tips
- Integrate East-West impact: highlight how you connect molecular biology insights to TCM diagnostics in lab work or community clinics.
- Demonstrate patient empathy: cite quantified service outcomes—number of patients counselled, health fairs organised, or mentorship sessions conducted.
- Show research initiative: discuss TCM clinical trials, herb standardisation projects, or integrative care studies you have supported.
- Address leadership growth: explain how you manage heavy course loads, cross-border cultural adjustments, and team-based clinical duties.
- Be bond-ready: present a clear three-year development plan showing how you will rotate through Eu Yan Sang clinics, manufacturing, and R&D.
Bond & Career Pathways
Scholars usually rotate through community clinics, premium TCM centres, and Eu Yan Sang's R&D or product innovation teams. The three-year bond can extend to regional postings in Hong Kong or mainland China clinics, with opportunities to branch into clinical leadership, operations, or integrative medicine research roles.
