NUS Global Merit Scholarship
About this scholarship
The NUS Global Merit Scholarship is a prestigious undergraduate award from the National University of Singapore, consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities. It recognises incoming students with outstanding academic results and strong leadership, and it offers not only financial support but enrichment opportunities designed to develop well-rounded graduates.
The award is generous, covering full tuition fees, an annual living allowance of around 6,000 Singapore dollars, hostel accommodation, overseas enrichment programmes, and a computer allowance, for the normal duration of the undergraduate degree. Scholars join a community of high achievers with access to global exposure.
Eligibility is for incoming freshmen with outstanding academic results (Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level, a local polytechnic diploma, the IB Diploma, the NUS High School Diploma, or equivalent), strong leadership and co-curricular records, of any nationality. You submit the single common NUS Scholarships application alongside your NUS undergraduate admission application, and shortlisted applicants are interviewed. For top undergraduates aiming at Singapore, the Global Merit Scholarship is a leading, comprehensive award.
Eligibility
- Outstanding academic results (GCE A level, polytechnic diploma, IB Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, or equivalent).
- Strong leadership and co-curricular record.
- All nationalities.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition fees.
- Annual living allowance of around S$6,000.
- Hostel accommodation.
- Overseas enrichment programmes.
- Computer allowance.
Required Documents
- NUS undergraduate admission application.
- Academic transcripts (A level, IB, or diploma).
- Personal essay.
- Referee appraisal.
- Co-curricular and leadership records.
- Passport copy.
How to Apply
- Be an incoming freshman with outstanding academic results, strong leadership and co-curricular records, of any nationality.
- Submit the single common NUS Scholarships application (around February to March) alongside your NUS undergraduate admission application.
- Shortlisted applicants are interviewed (confirm the current date).
Frequently asked questions
Is NUS Global Merit Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition plus annual living allowance of around S USD 6,000; Hostel accommodation and overseas enrichment.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does NUS Global Merit Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is February 28, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Outstanding academic results (GCE A level, polytechnic diploma, IB Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, or equivalent); Strong leadership and co-curricular record; All nationalities. See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
