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NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

The Science & Technology (S&T) Undergraduate Scholarship is one of NUS's freshmen awards aimed specifically at outstanding students from across Asia, excluding Singapore citizens — a definition Sri Lankan applicants sit squarely inside. The package covers subsidised tuition fees, meaning the fee remaining after the MOE Tuition Grant, plus an annual living allowance of SGD 6,000 (roughly LKR 1.44 million), an annual accommodation allowance of SGD 4,992 (about LKR 1.2 million) and a one-off computer allowance of SGD 1,750. Taken together, that turns NUS — consistently among the top handful of universities in Asia — into a realistic proposition for a Sri Lankan family that could not otherwise consider it. There is no separate scholarship application. Candidates are considered and shortlisted through their normal undergraduate admission applications to NUS, so your entire scholarship case is made in your admission file: A/L or international qualification results, your programme choice, and whatever the admissions process asks of you. Two things need saying plainly. This is extremely competitive — NUS receives applications from across Asia for a limited number of awards, and only the strongest science and engineering candidates are shortlisted. And because the award covers subsidised tuition, it is built on top of the MOE Tuition Grant, which carries a three-year obligation to work for a Singapore-registered employer after graduation. Understand and accept that bond before you accept the scholarship. Flights to and from Sri Lanka, personal expenses beyond the allowances, and insurance are not covered.

Considered automatically through NUS undergraduate admission for the August intake. International applications typically open in the preceding autumn and close in the first months of the year — confirm dates on nus.edu.sg/oam

National University of Singapore

University-funded

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Tuition

Subsidised fees covered

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Living Allowance

SGD 6,000 per year

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Accommodation

SGD 4,992 per year

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Who awards it

National University of Singapore — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.

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How you are considered

Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.

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What it covers

Subsidised Tuition + SGD 6,000 Living + SGD 4,992 Accommodation Allowance. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.

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Where we come in

We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.

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Outstanding Asian Students

The award is offered to outstanding Asian students excluding Singapore citizens. Sri Lankan nationals qualify on nationality; the barrier is academic standing, not eligibility.

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Science and Technology Programmes

Aimed at freshmen entering NUS science and technology degrees. Check the current list of qualifying faculties and programmes before choosing your course preferences.

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No Separate Application

Candidates are considered and shortlisted through their applications for undergraduate admission to NUS. Your admission application is your scholarship application.

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Sits on Top of the MOE Tuition Grant

The award covers subsidised tuition, that is the fee after the MOE Tuition Grant. Taking the grant commits international students to a three-year bond working for a Singapore-registered employer after graduation.

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Apply for NUS undergraduate admission

Apply through the NUS Office of Admissions in the international applicant round, listing science or technology programme choices. Submit your A/L results or equivalent international qualification with your application.

Present the strongest possible academic file

Shortlisting is done from the admission application, so results, subject combination and any olympiad, research or technical achievements are what carry your case. There is no essay round to rescue a weak profile.

Complete any shortlisting steps

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to interview or supply further documentation. Respond promptly — NUS timelines are tight.

Accept the award and the Tuition Grant together

Apply for the MOE Tuition Grant through tgs.moe.gov.sg as instructed and sign the Tuition Grant Agreement with sureties. Read the three-year bond terms carefully before signing.

Apply for your Student's Pass

Once enrolled, apply for the Singapore Student's Pass through ICA's SOLAR system using the details NUS provides. Budget separately for flights and personal expenses.

Why NUS?

The National University of Singapore is Asia's highest-ranked university in most global tables and sits at the centre of Singapore's technology, biomedical and financial economy. For Sri Lankan students it offers a world-top-tier degree a four-hour flight from Colombo, in English, with strong graduate employment prospects.

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One-off Computer Allowance

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Eligible Applicant Region

Freshmen

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Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?

Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.

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