Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship (B.Sc. in Physics)

Scholarship Overview

The Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship is a freshmen scholarship offered to support outstanding Asian students (excluding Singapore citizens). Candidates will be considered and shortlisted for the scholarship through their applications for undergraduate admission to NUS. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a scholarship application separately.

Applicable course, university, and country

Scholarship is available for undergraduate studies in the following areas:

• • School of Computing: Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, Business Analytics
  • Faculty of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Material Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • School of Computing and Faculty of Engineering: Computer Engineering
  • College of Humanities and Sciences: Science majors only (excluding Pharmacy). This includes Chemistry, Data Science and Analytics, Environmental Studies (Environmental Biology specialization only), Food Science and Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Science, Physics, Quantitative Finance, and Statistics

 

Scholarship amount details

The scholarship amount includes-

• Tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant Subsidy) and compulsory fees- S$17,550 (for tuition) & S$213 (compulsory fee)
• Annual living allowance- S$6,000
• One-time settling-in allowance upon enrolment- S$200
• Annual on-campus accommodation allowance equivalent to the lowest double room rate- S$3800
• One-way air passage from home country to Singapore at the beginning of the course of study, and return air passage from Singapore to home country at the end of the course
• The scholarship will be monitored and renewed every semester provided the scholar maintains a Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of at least 3.5 (or equivalent) and good conduct

Conversion rate used: 1 SGD = Rs. 55.25 (last updated 7th December 2023).

Scholarship amount will be given: Every Semester

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this

Number of students to be awarded:
Varies

Eligible student nationality

India, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Thailand, Armenia, China, South Korea, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Nepal, Georgia, Turkey, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Appication Process for this scholarship

• All eligible students applying for undergraduate admission to NUS will be considered
• We will inform shortlisted applicants to submit a scholarship application separately
• Applicants will be assessed on their suitability for the scholarship, based on the strength of their applications and/or their performance in the scholarship selection interview(s), if shortlisted
• Applicants shortlisted for the selection interview(s) will be informed via e-mail
• They will be required to provide a submission furnishing their co-curricular activity and other achievements, and a personal statement, before the interview(s)
• Selection interviews will be conducted from March to June
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the scholarship outcomes by mid-July
• As shortlisted applicants will be notified via email, interested applicants should check their email regularly (including spam/junk folders)
• NUS reserves the right not to award any scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit
• The decision of the selection committee is final
• Enquiries or disputes surrounding its decisions will not be entertained

Scholarship Application:
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Application Documents:

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Transcript	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application Deadline	Not Available
Contact Email	Not Available
FAQ Link	https://wwwaskadmissionsnusedusg/app/answers/list/p/718
Phone Number	+65 6516 1010

Additional Information:

• Scholars may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary, grant, award, or allowance without prior approval from the University
• Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programs or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the University
• NUS reserves the right not to award any scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit
• The decision of the selection committee is final. Enquiries or disputes surrounding its decisions will not be entertained
• Scholars are restricted to 1 semester of the overseas program(s) (including but not restricted to NUS Overseas Colleges and overseas Student Exchange Programme) for the entire course of their undergraduate studies
• All applicants for undergraduate admission to NUS will be considered automatically for the scholarship through their applications for admission

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• Be citizens of an Asian country or region, excluding Singapore
• Have strong leadership qualities and potential
• Present excellent co-curricular activities records
• Possess outstanding high school results
• Be applying for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme in Computing, Engineering, or Science (excluding Environmental Studies and Pharmacy) at NUS

Special Restrictions:
Recipients of the scholarship (scholars) are required to serve a six-year bond with a Singapore-registered company immediately upon graduation.

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
TOEFL	Required
IELTS	Required
SAT	Required (minimum score 1250)
12	Required
Interview	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Every Semester