Nanyang Technological University Scholarships for International Students

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a higher education institution that is located in Singapore and is known to be a globally competitive and research-intensive university that hones its students’ capabilities. It was established in 1955 and is considered to be the second oldest public autonomous research university in Singapore. Since then, it has gained a notable global reputation, consistently placing in World University Rankings.

NTU is currently ranked 1st in both QS World University Rankings since 2015 and Times Higher Education Young University Rankings. Aside from that, it also placed 2nd in Nature Index Young University Rankings, 3rd in both QS Asia University Rankings and Best Global Universities in Asia – US News and World Report and more.

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is home to 33,000 students, with approximately 6,091 of it are international students. Moreover, NTU offers undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for international students. Some of the undergraduate programs are Business Schools, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and many more. Meanwhile, the postgraduate offerings are Coursework and Dissertation and by Research.

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Undergraduate Scholarships at Nanyang Technological University

1. CN Yang Scholars Programme Scholarship (CNYSPS)

  • Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fees, allowance of SGD 6,500 per academic year, and other benefits
  • Eligibility Criteria: Applicant should have outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Singapore polytechnic diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications, excellent co-curricular records, and strong leadership.
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Outstanding engineering and science students are awarded the Nanyang Scholarship (CN Yang Scholars Programme). This Nanyang Technical University scholarship focuses on developing future leaders in the fields of science and engineering, particularly on technical innovation and scientific communication. Aspiring applicants are required to submit their admission applications before scholarship application. They also need to write a personal essay with 300 words or less.

2. College Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fees and allowance of SGD 5,000 per academic year
  • Eligibility Criteria: Applicant should have outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Singapore polytechnic diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications, and excellent co-curricular records and strong leadership.
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​Excellent students in an undergraduate program are awarded this scholarship at Nanyang Technical University . Applicants are required to submit an online application form wherein a 300-word maximum personal essay is required, along with a recent passport-size photo and a referee’s online appraisal.

3. School Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fees
  • Eligibility Criteria: Applicant should have outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Singapore polytechnic diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications, and excellent co-curricular records and strong leadership.
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​The School Scholarship is given to excellent students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program in NTU. Aspiring applicants are required to submit their admission applications before Nanyang Technological University scholarship application. It will be an online application that requires them to submit a personal essay with 300 words or less, with a recent passport-size photo and a referee’s appraisal online.

The aforementioned three undergraduate scholarship grants offered at the Nanyang Technological University are only a few from among various options. There are still many more that we have not included in this article. To learn more about these scholarships, check the Undergraduate Scholarships Page.

Postgraduate Scholarships at Nanyang Technological University

1. Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: Annual tuition, a monthly stipend of SGD 3,100, and other benefits
  • Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must be awarded Honors (Highest Distinction) or equivalent at bachelor’s level. In case of an uncompleted degree, university documentation is required to attest that the applicant is on track to an Honors (Highest Distinction) degree or equivalent.
  • Degree Offered: PhD
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Aimed to encourage exceptional graduate or final-year students to pursue a Ph.D. and continue studying for research, the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS), a prestigious and competitive scholarship program, is awarded to NTU postgraduate students. To apply for admission to the National Institute of Education (NIE) programs, an applicant must create an ISAAC (Integrated Student and Academic Administration System) account and follow the instructions on the website for application.

2. A*Star Graduate Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fees, monthly allowance, and other benefits
  • Eligibility Criteria: Non-Singaporean applicants must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university, seek admission to the Ph.D. program in an autonomous university, with at least a 2nd Upper-Class Honors Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines, and have a strong interest in research
  • Degree Offered: PhD
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A collaboration between A*STAR and Nanyang Technological University paved the way for the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS) which allows grantees to research at an A*STAR Research Institute while also pursuing a Ph.D. This Nanyang Technological University scholarship grant will cover the cost of a student’s Ph.D. studies in Singapore for up to four years. An AGS awardee will receive exposure to industry and will be allowed to participate in a 12-month foreign attachment, followed by a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in a foreign university to continue research training post-graduation. For the application process, proceed to this website.

3. Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

  • Scholarship Amount: Tuition fees, a monthly stipend of SGD 2,000, and other benefits
  • Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should have a passion for research and excellent academic record, have good skills in English writing and speaking, and good reports from academic referees
  • Degree Offered: PhD
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Through the collaborations of various organizations including NTU, the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is given to exceptional postgraduate students. It is a scholarship that offers Ph.D. training in English NTU in the lab of the applicants’ choice. In these laboratories, students will be supervised by eminent and internationally recognized researchers. For the application process, applicants should submit a valid passport, a recent passport-sized photo, transcripts, and bachelor’s degree certificate along with two recommendation reports.

Again, these are only three of the scholarship offerings of the Nanyang Technological University for Postgraduate studies. Should you wish to know other scholarship offers, visit this site for Post Graduate Scholarships.

 

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