NUS Merit Scholarship: 2025 Profile & Preparation Guide
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A: Detailed primer on the NUS Merit Scholarship, outlining award benefits, selection process, and application strategies for prospective freshmen.
TL;DR
The NUS Merit Scholarship rewards outstanding Singaporean freshmen—curate a high-impact leadership portfolio, align your ambitions with NUS priorities, and prepare for competitive interviews.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-01)
- Official Portal: NUS Merit Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Polytechnic graduates and ‘A' Level / IB / NUS High applicants entering NUS
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens
- Tenable Institution: National University of Singapore
- Bond: No service bond; scholars commit to enrichment participation and academic excellence
Award Components
- Full tuition coverage and annual living allowance
- One-time computer grant
- Priority access to NUS Overseas Colleges, internships, and Scholars programmes
- Mentorship opportunities with faculty and alumni leaders
Application Roadmap
- Apply to NUS and tick the scholarship interest option in the undergraduate portal.
- Upload documents – national exam results, testimonials, and evidence of leadership/innovation.
- Complete essays focusing on leadership impact, community contributions, and academic passion.
- Interview stage – panel discussions, case responses, and behavioural questions.
- Offer confirmation – accept scholarship package and register for scholar orientation programmes.
Preparation Playbook
- Impact framing: quantify results of projects or initiatives you led (funds raised, people reached, systems improved).
- Academic alignment: explain how your chosen major leverages NUS research strengths and national priorities.
- Community contribution: document sustained service; NUS values civic-minded leaders.
- Case practice: rehearse responses to policy, technology, or ethics scenarios.




