Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders Award (NUS): 2026 Profile for Purpose-Driven Scholars
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TL;DR
NUS and UOB partner on the Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders Award to support impactful undergraduates with tuition, living allowance, and leadership development-without a bond. Submit both scholarship and financial aid applications, highlight community leadership, and prepare to embody UOB's values throughout your studies.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications open with NUS admissions; shortlisted offers typically released in August-September (last verified 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: NUS Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders Award
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizens enrolling in full-time NUS undergraduate programmes (excluding Dentistry and Medicine) with strong leadership impact and demonstrable financial need
- Development Track: Scholars join leadership, mentorship, and community projects curated by NUS and UOB
- Bond: Bond-free; scholars must remain active in programme activities and maintain scholarship retention criteria
Award Components
- Full tuition coverage and compulsory fees for the normative programme duration
- $6,000 annual living allowance plus a $2,000 computer grant in the first year
- Access to UOB mentorship, leadership workshops, and community outreach programmes
- Support for local or overseas experiential learning approved by NUS Scholarship administrators
Eligibility Highlights
- Outstanding pre-university academic results (A-Level/IB/NUS High/Polytechnic Diploma) with leadership or entrepreneurial achievements
- Compulsory application for NUS Financial Aid within two weeks of the scholarship form submission
- Preference for applicants from lower-income households or challenging personal circumstances
- Strong communication skills and commitment to contribute to university and national communities
- Male applicants must have completed or be exempted from National Service before matriculation
Application Roadmap
- Submit an admissions application to NUS and indicate interest in scholarships; prepare documentation of leadership, service, and financial need.
- File the NUS Scholarships online application and, within two weeks, complete the NUS Financial Aid application with supporting income documents.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo interviews assessing leadership philosophy, resilience, and alignment with UOB's community values.
- Provide additional references or testimonials upon request; highlight projects that demonstrate sustained impact.
- Accept the scholarship offer and plan your involvement in the award's leadership and service ecosystem.
Preparation Playbook
- Curate stories that link your community work to broader societal outcomes-quantify beneficiaries or improvements where possible.
- Engage mentors who can provide strong character references, especially on integrity and service.
- Map NUS organisations (e.g., University Scholars Programme, NUS Enterprise, NUS Volunteer Action Committee) you intend to support as a scholar.
- Budget the annual allowance to cover academic enrichment, exchange trips, or community initiatives aligned with the award's objectives.
Useful Resources
- mailto:ugscholarships@nus.edu.sg
