imagination

& courage
NUS Undergraduate Scholarships
2010 – 2011
imagination
It is a single attitude towards life partnering the
gift of far-sight envisioning the mundane towards
great achievements.
courage
It is the strength to be resilient and resolute in
pursuing and actualising the dreams powered
by imagination.
NUS Undergraduate Scholarships embody our belief of the freedom to
forge our own paths, as we are networked and enabled through the
development of our talents. We designed our scholarships without the
limitation of bonds to maximise your imagination.
Our scholars enjoy global opportunities made possible by NUS’ extensive
partnerships, and world recognition of being among the best. Our
scholars enjoy the privileges of unlocking opportunities and ideas
through cultural, social and networking events with NUS Management.
NUS Undergraduate Scholarships empower our visions to discover,
develop, pursue and actualise our visions. We designed our
scholarships to provide opportunities, empowering your courage to
step forth and become.
We enable our scholars with NUS branding and global partnerships
to pursue and actualise our interests and purposes. Our scholars find
companions in our network, lead, encourage and overcome to find
great achievements.
Naturally, a highly regarded scholarship comes with greater expectations
of our candidates. Character, personal merit and commitment are few
of the criteria in our selection. An NUS scholar demonstrates leadership
in school, civic and extracurricular activities. Our scholar strives for
outstanding academic achievement and possesses the motivation to
serve and succeed.
An NUS scholar is our representative and an icon in the NUS brand.
You are an embodiment of a wide variety of backgrounds, interests and
experiences. You will be leaders on campus, in your communities and
amongst your peers. All to draw forth your potential for success and
prepare for what your journey ahead holds.
We invite you to free your imagination, and empower it with courage to
become the leader.
Our scholars have made their choice. Read on for what they have to say.
NUS Scholarships
The following NUS Scholarships and Awards are available to outstanding Singapore Citizens with exceptional academic achievements, strong
leadership qualities and special talents.
Scholarships/Awards
Award Name
NUS Global Merit Scholarship
NUS Undergraduate (Merit)
Scholarship
NUS Undergraduate Scholarship
NUS Faculty Scholarship
Courses
Any course leading to a first degree,
except Medicine and Dentistry
Any course leading to a first degree
Any course leading to a first degree
Any course leading to a first degree,
except Medicine and Dentistry
Value and Coverage
• Tuition fees
• Annual living allowance of S$6,000
• Annual accommodation allowance of S$2,000
• One-time computer allowance of S$2,000
• Sponsorship for Student Exchange Programme or
NUS Overseas College Programme
• Option to enroll in University Scholar’s Programme
• Tuition fees
• Annual living allowance of S$6,000
• One-time computer allowance of S$2,000
• Tuition fees
• Annual living allowance of S$3,600
• One-time computer allowance of S$2,000
• Tuition fees
• Annual living allowance of S$3,600
NUS GLOBAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
The NUS Global Merit Scholarship is the premier
freshmen scholarship at NUS. It has been set up to
identify and support outstanding Singaporean students
who demonstrate academic excellence, high intellectual
capacity, sound character, strong leadership potential,
and a passion for creativity and innovation. Scholars are
expected to contribute significantly to the NUS community
while studying here and the community at large when
they graduate.
NUS UNDERGRADUATE (MERIT) SCHOLARSHIP
The NUS Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship is offered
to individuals with exceptional academic records and
outstanding leadership qualities, in addition to presenting
excellent co-curricular activities records. The NUS
Undergraduate (Merit) scholar is an individual of high
calibre, a brilliant student and a dynamic leader who will
affect a positive change to the society.
NUS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
The NUS Undergraduate Scholarship is a highly coveted
scholarship awarded to students who wish to benefit from
the wide range of learning opportunities the university
offers. The NUS Undergraduate scholar demonstrates
the commitment to excellence through unceasing self-
improvement.
NUS FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP
The NUS Faculty Scholarship is awarded very much with
the involvement of the relevant faculty. Scholars are
well-deserving individuals who are willing to immerse
themselves in the NUS global knowledge melting-pot in
order to be transformed into an astute leader of tomorrow.
NUS FACULTY AWARD
The NUS Faculty Award is reserved for the brightest talents
who possess the will to make a difference. The award
recipient is a well-rounded individual who is consistently
among the very best.

NUS Faculty Award Any course leading to a first degree, • Tuition fees Other Scholarships
except Medicine and Dentistry The other scholarships available to students applying for undergraduate admission into NUS with outstanding academic and
co-curricular achievements are listed below.

Eligibility Application For more information on the following scholarships, please visit
Applicants for the NUS Scholarships/Awards must Interested students should apply for the NUS Scholarships/Awards http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships-financialaid/scholarships/scholarship-index.html
• Be Singapore Citizens; at http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships.html
• Have strong leadership qualities and potential; • Lee Kuan Yew-STEP Award – Open to Singapore Citizens and permanent residents
• Have a good co-curricular activities record, and Students will automatically be considered for all five NUS • University Engineering Scholarship – Open to Singapore Citizens and permanent residents
• Have offered GCE ‘A’ levels, Diploma from a polytechnic Scholarships/Awards based on the application submitted. • Khoo Teck Puat Scholarship – Open to Singapore Citizens and PRC Citizens
in Singapore or equivalent high school qualifications • ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship* – Open to citizens or permanent residents of ASEAN countries (excluding Singapore)
(e.g. International Baccalaureate). Application Period • OCBC International Undergraduate Scholarship* – Open to citizens of Indonesia and PRC
1 February to 1 April • SembCorp Industries Undergraduate Scholarship* – Open to citizens of Indonesia
Conditions of Award • Singapore Airlines-Neptune Orient Lines (SIA-NOL) Undergraduate Scholarship* – Open to citizens of India
The NUS Scholarships/Awards are tenable for the stipulated • Undergraduate Scholarship for Hong Kong Students* – Open to citizens and permanent residents of Hong Kong (SAR)
duration of the undergraduate courses which applicants • Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship – Open to citizens of selected Asian countries (excluding Singapore)
are admitted to, subject to renewal requirements with
regards to academic performance, and do not carry any * All eligible students who apply for undergraduate admission to NUS will be considered for the scholarship. Separate
bond requirements. applications are not required.
 How does it feel to
be free?
My academic pathway after junior college was highly dependent on the type of
scholarship I could secure. At 18, I did not want to take up an offer that would
force me to choose a career path I may not be interested in after I graduate from
university. However, my direction became really clear when NUS offered me the
Global Merit Scholarship (GMS).

Being bond-free, the flexibility of the NUS GMS has enabled me to thoroughly
explore my interests. What’s more, I am given me the opportunity to receive a
holistic education, without any worries of financial burden. GMS has also allowed
me to join the University Scholars Programme (USP) and NUS Overseas College.
These two programmes are NUS’ top programmes and the hallmark of its unique
educational structure.

I am very glad to have chosen GMS as it has really enriched my academic life.
I was able to experience independent living in Silicon Valley and hands-on
entrepreneurism, as well as study a favourite subject, Psychology.

“Being bond-free, the flexibility of the NUS GMS has

enabled me to thoroughly explore my interests. What’s
more, I am given me the opportunity to receive a holistic WONG BI YING
Faculty of Arts and Social Science
education, without any worries of financial burden.” Global Merit Scholarship
How far would you
take your passion to?
After graduating from Information Technology at Temasek Polytechnic,
I applied for the NUS Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship. Choosing the
scholarship has been the best thing that happened to me. It has made a
difference in my life as I am privileged with infinite opportunities to enjoy
a fulfilling and eventful university life. I am also given the freedom to
chart my own path of personal growth and development. What’s more, the
scholarship does not carry a bond, which means I am free to pursue any
opportunities available to me after graduation.

My time in the School of Computing has been nothing short of amazing.

I have the pleasure of learning from a distinguished faculty armed with
deep theoretical expertise and industry experiences. Furthermore, I had
the chance to travel to many parts of the world to participate in study trips
and international case study competitions, as well as represent NUS and
Singapore in international youth conferences. These activities have not only
broadened my exposure, but have enabled me to meet many new friends
and experience new cultures.
“Choosing the NUS Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship has
been the best thing that happened to me. It has made
a difference in my life as I am privileged with infinite
opportunities to enjoy a fulfilling and eventful university
Wong Wei Ming life. I am also given the freedom to chart my own path of
School of Computing
NUS Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship personal growth and development.”
 What does it take to
make the first step?
Being awarded the NUS Undergraduate Scholarship has both
sweetened and enriched my academic experience at NUS Law
School. The Scholarship has not only provided me with the
freedom to pursue the areas of the law that I am most interested
in, but best of all, it is bond-free!

Apart from the luxury of spending four enjoyable years at

NUS, I am also privileged with endless opportunities. One such
opportunity was spending a semester abroad at the Centre for
Transnational Legal Studies in London, in the company of around
sixty students from eight different Law schools around the world.
I am really grateful for being provided with these opportunities
as I have benefitted greatly from the overseas and diverse
perspectives, which had coloured our classroom discussions on
Transnational and Comparative Law.

“Being awarded the NUS Undergraduate Scholarship has

both sweetened and enriched my academic experience at
NUS Law School. The Scholarship has not only provided
me with the freedom to pursue the areas of the law that I Gurjoth Kaur Randhawa

am most interested in, but best of all, it is bond-free!” Faculty of Law

NUS Undergraduate Scholarship
Where will your
passion take you?
At 19 and fresh out of junior college, I had only a scant idea
of what I want to do in the near future. But choosing the NUS
Scholarship has since cleared away all my uncertainties, and given
me wonderful direction and support. This includes financing three
academic and community service trips in my freshman year alone.

One of the best opportunities in NUS is the year-long cultural

immersion programme to Peking University, under the University
Scholars Programme. The Yuanpei programme also includes a
minor programme in China Studies, which allows me to further my
interest in Chinese culture and China’s business environment.

As an avid backpacker, I enjoy taking the offbeat track and seeking

out hidden parts of a foreign country. The NUS Scholarship has
given me the flexibility and support for which I am grateful, as I
can continue to carve out a successful route that I can call my own.

“Choosing the NUS Scholarship has since cleared away

all my uncertainties, and given me wonderful direction
Chong Li Yue and support. This includes financing three academic and
NUS Business School
NUS Faculty Scholarship
community service trips in my freshman year alone.”
 How can you dream
a bigger dream?
Being a recipient of the NUS Faculty Award brings many privileges.
Firstly, it freed my family of a huge financial burden by paying for
my tuition fees. It has also provided me with additional financial
capabilities, including staying on campus in a Hall of Residence. I have
experienced many things that I never once thought possible – my
Hall’s sports teams have welcomed me with open arms even though I
have never played those sports before; my Hall seniors have made my
transition into University seamless; international students have also
provided me with invaluable insights into their lives back home, giving
me the chance to further understand various cultures.

I am also given opportunities to attend events that allow me to have

interactions with not only students and the University, but business and
government leaders as well. These opportunities enrich my everyday
experiences, widen my horizon and encourage me to look at things
from different perspectives. All in all, the award has provided me with
a huge boost of confidence and the motivation to work hard
towards an academic target and a great degree.
“I am also given opportunities to attend events that allow
me to have interactions with not only students and the
University, but business and government leaders as well.
These opportunities enrich my everyday experiences,
widen my horizon and encourage me to look at things Tay Jingyang Jon
Faculty of Engineering
from different perspectives.” NUS Faculty Award
Enquiries
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for answers to most frequently asked questions on
undergraduate admissions.

contact details
Office of Admissions
National University of Singapore
University Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing
Level Lower Ground
21 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119077

General Enquiries Line : +65 6516 1010

Fax : +65 6778 7570

www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad

All information contained is correct at the time of printing in February 2010.

Updates, if any, will be posted on our website. Co. Registration No. 200604346E