NTU Talent Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2025 Profile
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TL;DR\ Already studying at NTU? The mid-term Talent Scholarship recognises your exceptional achievements, pays remaining tuition, and plugs you into the same talent development track—provided you prove consistent excellence on campus.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application cycle closed (last checked 18 Feb 2025)
- Official Listing: NTU Talent Scholarship (Mid-Term)
- Who It Targets: Current NTU undergraduates with distinguished records in arts, sports, innovation, or leadership seeking scholarship support from Year 2 onward
- Eligibility: Strong cGPA, sustained talent achievements at university level, faculty endorsements, and community impact
- Tenable Institutions: All full-time undergraduate programmes at NTU (mid-term entry)
- Bond: Bond-free, but scholars commit to programme deliverables and ambassadorial duties
Award Components
- Tuition fee coverage for the remaining candidature period plus compulsory fees
- Annual living allowance, hostel subsidy, and talent development grants
- Access to NTU Talent Development Programme workshops, mentorship, and global exposure opportunities
- Priority for high-profile performances, competitions, or entrepreneurship showcases representing NTU
- Networking with alumni, industry partners, and university leaders who support scholar-led projects
Eligibility Highlights
- Maintained cGPA typically above 3.75 (or faculty benchmark) with glowing lecturer references
- Evidence of national/international accolades or significant contributions to NTU talent communities since matriculation
- Leadership in clubs, productions, start-ups, or service-learning initiatives that amplify your talent domain
- Demonstrated professionalism, time management, and commitment to giving back despite academic rigour
- Clear plans for how scholarship support will elevate your talent and benefit NTU stakeholders
Application Roadmap
- Monitor NTU's mid-term scholarship call (usually Semester 2) and gather updated transcripts and testimonials.
- Compile a campus-focused portfolio with competition results, performance recordings, project summaries, and media highlights.
- Submit the online application with reflective essays on your impact and future plans.
- Finalists attend interviews, auditions, or presentations to evaluate growth since matriculation and readiness for ambassador roles.
- Receive award outcome, accept terms, and meet your Talent Development Programme mentor to chart deliverables.
- Update your academic plan and talent calendar to integrate scholarship milestones, exchanges, or industry collaborations.
Preparation Playbook
- Keep meticulous records of achievements, rehearsals, and leadership outcomes since joining NTU.
- Seek feedback from faculty mentors on areas to strengthen before interviews or showcases.
- Demonstrate scalability—outline how additional resources will expand your performances, ventures, or outreach.
- Balance commitments by setting clear weekly routines; highlight systems you use to sustain excellence.
- Engage with existing Talent Scholars; collaborative projects help illustrate community contribution.
