Turing AI Scholars Programme Scholarship: 2026 Profile for NTU Computing Trailblazers
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TL;DR
NTU's Turing AI Scholars Programme Scholarship pays full tuition, hostel costs, and generous allowances while immersing you in a year-long overseas stint with research mentorship. Secure stellar pre-university results, show leadership in tech communities, and curate an AI portfolio that proves you can thrive in the programme's fast-paced research environment.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: 2026 intake timelines align with AY25/26 admissions (last verified 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: NTU Turing AI Scholars Programme
- Who It Supports: High-potential JC/IB/NUS High/Polytechnic admits joining NTU's Computer Science, Data Science and AI, or AI & Society degrees
- Programme Highlights: Individual faculty mentorship, six AI masterclasses, and a structured third-year overseas immersion across industry and partner universities
- Bond: Bond-free; scholars remain in TAISP with GPA compliance and full participation in research and overseas components
Award Components
- Full tuition fee coverage for the four-year degree
- $6,500 annual living allowance plus $2,000 yearly hostel subsidy
- One-time $2,000 computer grant to equip your workbench
- Year 3 overseas funding covering partner university tuition, return airfare, accommodation, and meal stipend pegged by the TAISP Office
- Access to exclusive AI masterclasses, research assistantships, and industry-led design projects
Eligibility Highlights
- Outstanding A-Level, IB, NUS High, Polytechnic Diploma, or equivalent international Year 12 results with a strong quantitative focus
- Proven leadership and enrichment in computing-e.g., NOIP, hackathons, open-source contributions, or student tech clubs
- Passion for AI research articulated through a portfolio, personal statement, or recommendation letters
- Commitment to join NTU in the year of application and to major in one of the designated AI-focused degrees
- Applicants must observe the programme-specific windows (e.g., Poly Diploma routes open 1-21 Feb, A-Level window runs until 19 Mar)
Application Roadmap
- Confirm your eligibility for NTU's computing degrees and prepare academic transcripts, predicted scores, and CCA records.
- Build an AI-focused portfolio-code repositories, Kaggle notebooks, research abstracts, or competition outcomes-to showcase depth beyond classroom grades.
- Submit your NTU admissions application and indicate interest in TAISP within the scholarship portal during the relevant window.
- Shortlisted candidates can expect interviews, technical challenges, or panel discussions; prepare to explain your AI projects and research ambitions.
- Finalists receive scholarship offers alongside programme placement-review overseas commitments and confirm acceptance before the stipulated deadline.
Preparation Playbook
- Hone mathematical foundations (linear algebra, probability) and show applied ML experience using open-source frameworks.
- Participate in AI or data clubs, and document mentorship or leadership roles to demonstrate community impact.
- Reach out to NTU research centres (e.g., AI Singapore, NTU SCSE labs) for vacation projects that signal readiness for the TAISP research year.
- Plan finances and logistics for the overseas immersion; research partner universities and industries you hope to join.
Useful Resources
- mailto:taisp@ntu.edu.sg
