The bursary quantum is at least $1,050 and is offered depending on the assessed level of neediness of the applicant.

Re-application is required every year.

Needy undergraduates who have obtained 100% financing from TFL and/or CPF Education Scheme and/or Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy and the NUS Study Loan (with living allowance) may be considered.

Recipient may not concurrently hold the NUS Bursary with any other scholarship/bursary/free aid, except for the following:

- CDC/CCC Bursary

- Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy

- Awards or bursaries related to overseas exchange programmes such as Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) and NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programmes

Award is tenable for one year. A fresh application is required each academic year.

Application for Financial Aid for AY2013/2014

(a) Prospective Undergraduate Students (Full-time)

Application for Financial Aid must be made after you have submitted your application for admission to NUS, and by the closing date of your admission application or 1 April 2013, whichever is earlier. In addition, please note that such Financial Aid applications should be made (1) as soon as possible after your application for admission and regardless of whether you have been offered admission to NUS, and (2) regardless of whether you intend to apply for scholarships and/or other forms of financial assistance offered or administered by sources other than the NUS Office of Financial Aid. Eligible applicants will only be offered financial aid upon receipt of admission offer from NUS.

(b) Existing Undergraduate Students (Full-time)

Application for Financial Aid begins from 1 February 2013 and ends on 1 April 2013.

Application for Financial Aid for AY2012/2013

Application was opened from 1 February to 1 April 2012. If you are in need of financial assistance now, you may login here to state the reason(s) for your late application and proceed to apply accordingly. We will consider your application on a case-by-case basis. You will receive your application outcome within two weeks from the date you submit your application with the full set of supporting documents.

Supporting Documents for Financial Aid

All supporting documents are to reach the Office of Financial Aid (by post/hand) within two weeks from the online application date. You also advised to log in here to view your application status or check your email regularly to avoid missing any important message.