Nanyang Merit Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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Join our Telegram study groupQ: What does Nanyang Merit Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Everything you need to know about NTU's flagship merit scholarship-funding components, leadership expectations, and tips to stand out in a highly competitive selection.
TL;DR\ NTU's Nanyang Merit Scholarship waives tuition, pays a $5,000 annual allowance, and provides a travel grant for global exposure-excel academically, lead meaningfully, and articulate how you'll contribute to campus life.
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Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-14)
- Official Portal: NTU scholarships overview
- Who It Targets: Incoming NTU freshmen from A-Level, IB, NUS High, polytechnic, or equivalent qualifications with stellar academics and leadership
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens, PRs, and international students with top-tier results, outstanding CCA/service track records, and proven leadership
- Tenable Institution: Nanyang Technological University
- Bond Guide: Bond-free; scholars must uphold NTU's scholar code of conduct and GPA requirements
Financial & Development Benefits
- Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees throughout your programme
- Annual living allowance of $5,000 to offset accommodation and learning resources
- One-time $4,000 overseas travel grant (exchange, summer school, global internship) upon approval
- Access to NTU's scholar development ecosystem-leadership academies, mentorship pairings, networking with alumni and industry partners
- Priority consideration for on-campus housing, overseas programmes, and scholar-specific clubs
Application Timeline & Checklist
- Qualification release windows (Nov 2024 – Mar 2025): Submit NTU admissions application and indicate interest in scholarships; upload predicted results where applicable.
- Within 1 week of offer: Receive email invitation to complete the scholarship application portal; prepare personal statement, activity log, and referee details.
- February – April 2025:
