How do scholarships for international students work at the National University of Singapore?

At NUS, international students can be considered for a few different types of funding, but the most important distinction is between admissions scholarships and the Tuition Grant.

For international undergraduates, the Tuition Grant is very common. It is a government subsidy that reduces tuition substantially, but it is not a merit scholarship in the usual sense.

On the scholarship side, NUS does offer merit-based scholarships that international students can receive, including some that can cover full tuition and sometimes living allowances. These are very competitive and generally go to applicants with outstanding academics, strong extracurricular achievement, and often national or international distinction.

In practice, full scholarships for international students exist, but they are not the norm. Many students who attend NUS do so with the Tuition Grant rather than a full merit award.

The best next step is to check the NUS undergraduate scholarships page for your exact applicant category and intended major, because scholarship eligibility can vary by citizenship status and program.