ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship (NUS)

Overview

Singapore's flagship undergraduate scholarship for ASEAN nationals, administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in partnership with the National University of Singapore, supporting outstanding students through a full-time undergraduate degree at NUS.

Funding

100% of subsidised tuition fees (after the MOE Tuition Grant), an annual living allowance of about SGD 5,800, a one-time computer allowance of SGD 1,750, and an annual accommodation allowance of about SGD 3,000

Eligibility

• Must be a citizen of an ASEAN member country other than Singapore (e.g. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam)
• Outstanding academic results in high school plus strong leadership and co-curricular record
• Applying for a full-time undergraduate degree programme at NUS
• Must meet NUS admission requirements including English proficiency

Application Deadline

Applications typically open around October-November and close around January for the following August intake Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Apply for undergraduate admission to NUS and indicate interest in the ASEAN Scholarship
2. Submit school transcripts, national exam results, and supporting documents via the NUS application portal
3. Sit any required aptitude tests or interviews as part of the selection process
4. Await shortlisting and attend an interview if selected
5. Accept the scholarship offer alongside your admission offer