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Scholarships in Singapore

The main scholarships for international bachelor's students come from the universities. Most work on top of the Tuition Grant, money from the Singapore government (the Ministry of Education, MOE) that lowers your fee.

Singapore Scholarship Overview

University scholarships for students from India and Pakistan.

How Scholarships Work in Singapore

At NUS, all eligible students who apply for admission are considered for its scholarships automatically. NUS tells chosen students separately.

At NUS and NTU, scholarships pay the part of your fee that the Tuition Grant does not pay. So you take the grant and its bond.

Why Apply for Scholarships?

  • Pays the part of your fee that the grant does not pay (NUS and NTU awards)
  • Money to live on each year (NTU: SGD 6,500, where SGD means Singapore dollars)
  • Money for housing (NTU: up to SGD 2,000 a year)
  • One-off computer allowance (NTU: SGD 2,000)

Types of Help

Two main kinds of help for international bachelor's students.

MOE Tuition Grant

A government grant that comes with a bond.

  • Lowers your yearly fee
  • Only some international students get a place

University Scholarships

Awards for top students. They pay the fee the grant does not pay, and sometimes more.

  • NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Nanyang Global Scholarship (NTU)

The MOE Tuition Grant

A Singapore government grant that lowers your fee. Only some international students get a place. It is given for good results.

With the grant, you must work for a Singapore company or organisation for 3 years after you finish your degree. This promise is called a bond. At NTU, you also need two guarantors (people who promise to pay if you break the bond), aged 21 to 64.

Key Benefits of Singapore Government Scholarships

Lower yearly tuition fee

The grant helps for the usual length of your degree

University Scholarships Open to India and Pakistan

Awards for new bachelor's students.

How to Apply

At NUS, there is no separate form. You are considered when you apply for admission.

NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship

For very strong international students from every country except Singapore.

NUS College International Scholarship

For citizens of every country except Singapore who apply to NUS College (a special programme at NUS).

Goh Keng Swee Scholarship (NUS)

Given by the Association of Banks in Singapore. Open to citizens of India and some other Asian countries. Not open to Pakistan.

How to Find University Scholarships

Where to Look

  • Your university's scholarship pages
  • Your admission application form

Application Tips

  • At NUS, if you say no to the Tuition Grant, you cannot get NUS scholarships or money help.
  • Show very good marks, being a leader and things you do outside class.

Tips

Simple steps to give yourself the best chance.

Apply on time

Send your admission application on time.

Know the bond

Take the grant only if you are happy to work in Singapore for 3 years after you graduate.

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