Nanyang Global Scholarship: 2025 Profile & Applicant Strategy
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TL;DR
NTU's Nanyang Global Scholarship funds top freshmen with leadership trajectories—treat the application as a leadership case study and articulate how you'll contribute to NTU's global ambitions.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-01)
- Official Portal: NTU Scholarships and Awards
- Who It Targets: Outstanding Polytechnic graduates and ‘A' Level / IB / NUS High students entering NTU
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens, PRs, and exceptional international applicants
- Tenable Institution: Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- Bond: No bond, but active participation in NTU's scholar community and leadership programmes is expected
Award Components
- Full tuition coverage plus annual living allowance
- Computer allowance and stipend for overseas exchange or internships
- Priority access to NTU leadership development, research attachments, and the University Scholars community
- Dedicated mentorship from faculty and alumni leaders
Application Roadmap
- Submit NTU application and indicate scholarship interest within the admissions portal.
- Prepare supporting materials – academic transcripts, competition achievements, CCA leadership, and referees.
- Complete scholarship essays highlighting leadership, innovation, and global contributions.
- Attend interviews – panel discussions, case challenges, and scenario responses testing initiative.
- Receive results alongside NTU admissions decisions; confirm acceptance and scholar obligations.
Preparation Playbook
- Leadership inventory: quantify impact across community, entrepreneurship, or national service projects.
- Global mindset: cite overseas immersion, cross-cultural collaborations, or language proficiencies.
- Academic depth: align your intended major with NTU's research strengths (AI, sustainability, advanced manufacturing).
- Future vision: articulate post-graduation plans and how they elevate NTU's international reputation.
- Mock interviews: practise case prompts involving tech ethics, sustainability, or regional geopolitics.
