OCBC Local Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile
TL;DR
OCBC’s Local Undergraduate Scholarship is advertised as bond-free and valued at $11,000 per year, tenable for the minimum period leading to a first degree (and potentially an additional year for Honours) (official portal).
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Q: What does OCBC Local Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: A profile of OCBC's Local Undergraduate Scholarship based on the current official portal, plus a checklist of details to confirm before applying.
TL;DR
OCBC’s Local Undergraduate Scholarship is advertised as bond-free and valued at $11,000 per year, tenable for the minimum period leading to a first degree (and potentially an additional year for Honours) (official portal).
It is open to current undergraduates or prospective first-year undergraduates of any discipline at listed institutions, with preference for Singapore citizens (same source).
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Public portal accessible (last checked 2026-01-26).
- Official Portal: OCBC Local Undergraduate Scholarship.
- Who It Targets (per portal): Current undergraduates, or those admitted to / eligible for admission into first-year full-time undergraduate studies of any discipline at the listed institutions (see portal for the exact list).
- Bond (per portal): Bond-free.
Award Components
From the official portal, the scholarship includes:
- A bond-free scholarship valued at $11,000 per year.
- Tenable for the minimum period leading to a first degree, with an additional year if admitted to an Honours course due to outstanding academic performance.
- Internship and employment opportunities with OCBC based on merit.
Confirm directly with OCBC whether the $11,000/year is disbursed as an allowance, tuition support, or another structure, and whether any additional benefits apply.
Eligibility Checklist
The portal also states:
- Open to undergraduates or prospective undergraduates with excellent academic and CCA records.
- Preference will be given to Singapore citizens.
- Male Singapore citizens must have completed National Service.
- You must not hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without prior approval of the university and OCBC.
Because academic thresholds and selection criteria can change, confirm the latest requirements (e.g., GPA/CAP expectations, interview stages, and any documentation checklist) via OCBC before applying.
Application Roadmap
Follow the instructions on the official portal and confirm these operational details:
