Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders Award (NTU): 2026 Profile for Impact-Driven Undergraduates
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TL;DR
UOB's Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders Award funds tuition and a generous $12,000 stipend for NTU undergraduates with standout leadership and community impact. Showcase resilience, social contribution, and financial need, and be ready to serve as an ambassador for both NTU and UOB initiatives.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications close shortly after A-Level/Poly results release each admission cycle (last verified 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: NTU Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders Award
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizens and PRs enrolling in NTU undergraduate programmes (excluding medicine) with strong leadership and service records; preference for students from lower-income households
- Programme Involvement: Scholars join NTU leadership communities, mentoring circles, and community outreach backed by UOB
- Bond: Bond-free; scholars must maintain academic standing and fulfil leadership/service commitments during candidature
Award Components
- Full NTU tuition coverage and compulsory fees
- $12,000 yearly maintenance allowance for living and enrichment expenses
- Access to NTU-UOB leadership development, mentoring sessions, and community engagement projects
- Support for overseas study missions or service-learning trips aligned with scholarship objectives (subject to approval)
Eligibility Highlights
- Outstanding academic credentials (A-Level/IB/NUS High/Polytechnic) with evidence of leadership, entrepreneurship, or impactful community work
- Active involvement in school, community, or national initiatives demonstrating resilience, integrity, and collaborative spirit
- Preference for applicants with financial need; shortlisted candidates may be asked for household income documentation
- Commitment to advance NTU and UOB's values-integrity, community service, and regional leadership
- Ability to represent the scholarship at media features, alumni engagements, or service initiatives
Application Roadmap
- Submit the NTU admissions application and indicate scholarship interest; prepare academic results and records of leadership/service achievements.
- Craft a compelling personal statement focusing on leadership philosophy, community contributions, and future aspirations.
- Shortlisted candidates will attend interviews (panel or behavioural) to assess leadership traits, resilience, and alignment with UOB's values.
- Provide supporting documents-testimonials, financial statements, recommendation letters-when requested by NTU's scholarship office.
- Accept the offer by the stipulated deadline and plan your involvement in NTU-UOB leadership and service programmes.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a narrative connecting your leadership journey to broader community impact; quantify beneficiaries or outcomes where possible.
- Gather references from teachers, community leaders, or mentors who can speak to your integrity and drive.
- Identify NTU clubs, service-learning platforms, or overseas missions you intend to support as part of the scholarship journey.
- Plan how the annual allowance will be channeled into academic, professional, or community development goals.
Useful Resources
- mailto:scholarships@ntu.edu.sg
