NUS AI Talent Scholarship 2026/2027
NUS AI Talent Scholarship 2026/2027
Introduction
The NUS AI Talent Scholarship is a premier university-level award designed for high-calibre Singaporean freshmen who are enthusiastic about Artificial Intelligence (AI). The scholarship aims to nurture future leaders in the AI industry by providing developmental opportunities such as mentorship by top AI researchers, exclusive research opportunities, and exposure to the global AI community. Recipients are expected to eventually build a career in AI, pursue research, or become AI-related entrepreneurs.
Interested students need only submit one common scholarship application to be considered for both the NUS AI Talent Scholarship and other NUS Scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidates must be Singapore Citizens.
- Student Type: Candidates must be Freshmen enrolling in NUS.
- Academic Qualifications: Possess outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level, local Polytechnic Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, or equivalent qualifications.
- Leadership & Character: Have strong leadership qualities, potential, and a good co-curricular activities record.
- Admission Requirement: Must be applying for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme in one of the specific fields listed below.
Note: Transfer applicants from local or overseas universities are not eligible.
Field of Study
Applicants must be pursuing one of the following full-time undergraduate degree programmes at NUS:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Business Artificial Intelligence Systems
- Robotics and Machine Intelligence
Host Institute
National University of Singapore (NUS).
Scholarship Benefits
The NUS AI Talent Scholarship is a bond-free scholarship offering comprehensive financial coverage and unique developmental opportunities.
Financial Benefits
- Tuition Fees: 100% subsidized tuition fee coverage (after MOE Tuition Grant subsidy) for the normal candidature period.
- Living Allowance: S$6,000 annual living allowance.
- Computer Allowance: S$2,000 one-time allowance upon enrolment.
- Accommodation Allowance: Annual allowance depending on residence type:
Residence Type Annual Allowance Halls S$5,550 Ridge View Residential College S$5,750 Houses (excl. Valour), PGP Residence, UTown Residence, UTown Residential Colleges, Acacia College S$6,000 NUSC Residences or Valour House S$7,350 - Overseas Programme Allowance: Up to S$7,500 per semester for non-Asian countries/Japan, and S$5,000 for other Asian countries (max two claims) for Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) or NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC).
Developmental & Lifestyle Benefits
- Mentorship: Guidance by top AI researchers.
- Research: Option to conduct research in AI via the NUS AI Institute.
- Guaranteed Overseas Placement: Guaranteed SEP placement for one semester (with priority for top AI universities) OR placement with a start-up on an AI project via NOC.
- Accommodation Priority: Priority for on-campus accommodation for the first two years of study.
- Residential College Priority: Priority to enroll in University Town College Programmes, including Acacia College (which focuses on AI) and Ridge View Residential College.
Number of Awards
The number of awards is variable and depends on the merit of the applicant pool. NUS reserves the right not to award any scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit.
Application Start and Closing Date
Application Period for AY2026:
1 February 2026 to 19 March 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be informed via email for selection interviews conducted from late-March onwards. Applicants will be informed of final outcomes by late-May.
How to Apply
The scholarship application is integrated with the university admission process.
- Submit an application for admission to a qualifying course at NUS.
- Once you have an application number, submit the scholarship application via the NUS Applicant Portal during the application window.
- Upload necessary supporting documents, such as your co-curricular activities record, to the portal.
- Ensure one Referee Recommendation Form is submitted online separately by your Principal or Tutor.
Application Fee
There is no specific fee for the scholarship application itself, although standard university admission application fees apply.
Bond
This is a bond-free scholarship. Recipients are free to explore any career options upon graduation.
Other Details (Terms and Conditions)
- The scholarship is tenable for the normal candidature period of the undergraduate degree.
- Renewal Requirement: Recipients must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 (or equivalent) and good conduct every semester.
- Recipients may not hold concurrent scholarships, bursaries, or awards without prior university approval.
- NUS reserves the right to impose repayment of all disbursed monies if the recipient withdraws or terminates the scholarship prematurely.
Conclusion
The NUS AI Talent Scholarship is more than just financial aid; it is a launchpad for aspiring AI innovators in Singapore. By offering full financial backing, zero bond, and unparalleled access to research and mentorship, it is the ideal opportunity for students determined to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence.
Official Web Address
For the most current information, application guides, and residential college details, please visit the official NUS Office of Admissions and Financial Aid website.
(Please refer to the official NUS website or the Applicant Portal for the direct links to the Application Guide mentioned in the source text.)
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