The NUS AI Talent Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity designed for exceptional individuals who are passionate about artificial intelligence (AI) and aspire to forge a successful career in the AI industry, engage in cutting-edge research, or launch innovative ventures in the field. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders in AI by offering transformative developmental opportunities, including mentorship, immersive research experiences, and access to an expansive global AI community. We invite aspiring scholars to submit a single scholarship application, which will also be considered for the NUS Scholarships, paving the way for a future filled with possibilities in the realm of AI.
About National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore (Abbreviation: NUS) is a publicly-funded autonomous university in Singapore. Founded in 1905, it is the oldest institute of higher learning (IHL) in Singapore, as well as the largest university in the country in terms of student enrolment and curriculum offered. NUS is a research-intensive, comprehensive university with an entrepreneurial dimension.
NUS AI Talent Scholarship 2025
The National University of Singapore aims to support students who are financially disadvantaged in pursuing their undergraduate programs through a scholarship offer.
Why You Should Apply For The NUS AI Talent Scholarship
- Subsidised tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant)
- S$6,000 annual living allowance
- S$2,000 one-time computer allowance upon enrolment
- Annual accommodation allowance:
- S$5,100 if the scholar stays in a Hall, or
- S$5,400 if the scholar stays in Ridge View Residential College, or
- S$5,550 if the scholar stays in Houses (excludes Valour House), PGP Residence, UTown Residence, University Town Residential Colleges, NUSC Cinnamon Wing, or
- S$6,850 if the scholar stays in NUSC West Wing or Valour House
- S$7,500 Student Exchange Programme/ NUS Overseas Colleges allowance per semester for non-Asian countries and Japan, and S$5,000 per semester for other Asian countries, for up to a maximum of two claims. The allowance will be pro-rated for overseas Student Exchange Programme (SEP) or NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programmes with a duration of less than one semester
- Guaranteed SEP placement with one of NUS overseas partner universities, including priority for one of the top universities in AI, for one semester, or placement with a start-up company on an AI project in one of the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) locations
- Priority to be considered for on-campus accommodation for the first two years of undergraduate studies, as long as a complete hostel admission application is submitted by the second round of application window each year, and eligibility criteria for on-campus accommodation are met. This priority applies only to Halls of Residence, Houses and Student Residences, excluding Residential Colleges
- Priority to enroll in the University Town College Programme offered at the Residential Colleges, including Acacia College which has a focus on AI, and Ridge View Residential College Programme when the scholar submits a complete application within the prescribed application period and fulfils eligibility criteria for the relevant Programme. Applicants may indicate a preferred residential college at the point of application, but the eventual placement may differ. For more information, please refer to Office of Student Affairs website, or contact rcadmissions@nus.edu.sg
- Mentorship by top AI researchers
- Option to conduct research in AI via NUS AI Institute
- Bond-free scholarship
Eligibility Requirements for NUS AI Talent Scholarship
- Singapore Citizens
- Have strong leadership qualities and potential
- Have good co-curricular activities record
- Possess outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level, local Polytechnic Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma, NUS High School Diploma or equivalent qualifications
- Applying for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Business Artificial Intelligence Systems, or Robotics and Machine Intelligence at NUS
- Transfer applicants from local or overseas universities are not eligible
Interview date, Process and Venue for NUS AI Talent Scholarship
- The NUS AI Talent Scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshmen pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree programme in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Business Artificial Intelligence Systems, or Robotics and Machine Intelligence at NUS, and is tenable for the normal candidature period.
- Scholarship recipients may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary, grant, award, allowance, waiver or free aid without prior approval from the University.
- The scholarship will be renewed every semester provided the scholarship recipient maintains a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 (or equivalent) and has good conduct.
- If the scholarship recipient decides to withdraw from the University and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the University reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholar.
Application Deadline For The NUS AI Talent Scholarship
The deadline application for the NUS AI Talent Scholarship is not specified
How To Apply For The NUS AI Talent Scholarship
Interested and qualified? Go to National University of Singapore on nus.edu.sg to apply
- Scholarship application can be submitted only after application for admission to NUS has been submitted.Click here to apply and view the application dates.
- Applicants are required to submit the following:
- Upload supporting documents such as co-curricular activities record at the Applicant Portal.
- Submit one Referee Recommendation Form online (to be submitted separately by your Junior College/Polytechnic/High School Principal or Tutor).
- Click here to download the Application Guide.
For more details, visit NUS Scholarship webpage
