NUS ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
The NUS ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship is funded by the National University of Singapore for outstanding undergraduates from ASEAN countries (excluding Singapore). It covers full subsidised tuition, a S$5,800/year living allowance, accommodation, and computer allowances. IMPORTANT for Sri Lankan applicants: Sri Lanka is NOT an ASEAN member state, so this specific scheme is not available to Sri Lankan citizens. We list it here because Lanka Scholar sometimes advises ASEAN-passport dual-nationals on Singapore options — Sri Lankan applicants without ASEAN citizenship should instead consider the NUS Global Merit Scholarship or NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship, which are open to all internationals.
National University of Singapore
University-funded
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Tuition
Full subsidised tuition
Living Allowance
S$5,800 / year
Duration
Full 3-4 year Bachelor
Bond
3-year work bond in ASEAN-registered company
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
ASEAN Citizen (non-Singaporean)
Open ONLY to citizens of ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam — Singapore excluded). Sri Lanka is not an ASEAN state; Sri Lankan-only passport holders should review the NUS Global Merit alternative.
Outstanding Pre-University Results
Excellent A/L, IB, SAT, or equivalent results — the indicative floor is around 90th percentile for the applicant's qualification system. NUS admission is highly competitive (~6% acceptance for internationals).
First-Time University Applicant
Must be applying for the first year of undergraduate study at NUS. Transfer applicants and those with prior university degrees are typically not eligible.
3-Year ASEAN Work Bond
Awardees sign a bond to work for 3 years with an ASEAN-registered company after graduation. The bond is enforceable — defaulting requires repayment of the scholarship value plus interest.
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Confirm ASEAN citizenship first
Verify your ASEAN passport / citizenship status. Sri Lankan-only nationals are NOT eligible — speak with Lanka Scholar about the NUS Global Merit Scholarship or NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship instead.
Apply to NUS undergraduate admission
Submit your NUS undergraduate application via the NUS online portal by 1 March 2026 for August 2026 entry. Include pre-university transcripts, English-test results (SAT recommended), and your scholarship preference.
Scholarship interview
Shortlisted ASEAN applicants are interviewed (typically online) by the NUS scholarship committee. Selection weights academic merit, leadership, and articulated post-graduation plans.
Offer + bond agreement
Successful candidates receive a joint admission and scholarship offer. The bond agreement is signed before commencement and Singapore's Student's Pass is issued for the August intake.
Why NUS?
The National University of Singapore is consistently ranked Asia's #1 university and #8 globally (QS 2026). It is one of the most diverse universities in the region with strong programmes across Engineering, Computing, Business, Medicine, and the Arts.
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