Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship (Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems)

Scholarship Overview

National University of Singapore offers the Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship. This one time scholarship offered by the International Students Office of National University of Singapore awards scholarships to degree-seeking students who have specified financial needs. Note that a large portion of the scholarship funds come from International student tuition. Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree. The award is applicable for the courses like Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems. If we consider the amount of the Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship, then it varies each semester. The applicants should review the scholarship application in order to fully understand the availability and amount for that particular semester. Students must have taken the 12th grade to be eligible for this scholarship. To be eligible for this award, international students must take English language examinations as well as standardised exams like TOEFL, IELTS, SAT. As part of the selection process, students must attend an interview.

Applicable course, university, and country

• Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems

The scholarship is offered to read the following full-time undergraduate courses at NUS:

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
• Computer Engineering (School of Computing and Faculty of 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
• Statistics

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
• Computer Engineering (School of Computing and Faculty of 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
• Statistics

Scholarship amount details

The scholarship amount includes-

• Tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant Subsidy) and compulsory fees- S$38200
• 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$2800
• 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, Russia, 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, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Copy of National Level High School Examination result slip
• School examination results slip (eg, Year 11 High School transcripts/SPM/IGSCE/Indian Standard 10)
• Official scores of SAT/ACT (if applicable)
• English language proficiency test scores (if applicable)
• Copy of Passport/Birth Certificate/Identification Card
• Copy of Certification of exceptional talents achievements in co-curricular activities (if applicable)
• Copy of medical report, if students have or had any major illnesses or disabilities (if applicable)
• Copy of criminal records (if applicable)
• Documents required for the application process:
  • All applicants for undergraduate admission to NUS will be considered automatically for the scholarship through their applications for admission
  • 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 and 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, and shortlisted candidates will be informed of the scholarship outcomes by mid-July
• 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

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
Official transcripts	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Scholarship application open	Not Available
Scholarship Deadline	Not Available
Scholarship Decision date	Not Available
Interview Date	Not Available
FAQ Link	Not Available
Contact email	Not Available
Contact number	Not Available

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 programmes 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 programme(s) (including but not restricted to NUS Overseas Colleges and overseas Student Exchange Programme) for the entire course of their undergraduate studies

Scholarship Eligibility

• Have completed Indian Standard 12 (CBSE/ISCE/State and other boards) with a good pass in 5 subjects, including English
• Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics
• Be citizens of an Asian country, excluding Singapore
• Have strong leadership qualities and potential
• Present excellent co-curricular activities records
• Possess outstanding high school results
• SAT is required with certain conditions:
  • Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600
  • Mathematics: 650
• Applicants are required to submit 3 subject tests as follows:
  • Mathematics Level 2 is a compulsory subject for all courses
  • A second subject of their choice (excluding Mathematics Level 1)
  • A third subject of their choice (excluding Mathematics Level 1)
• Recipients of the scholarship (scholars) are required to serve a six-year bond with a Singapore-registered company immediately upon graduation

Special Restrictions:
Special Restriction/s applicable in this case. Details for the same elaborated in Scholarship eligibility

Exams Details:

Exam	Requirement
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?
To qualify for the award, candidates must have completed the 12th grade.

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?
Transcripts

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time