The Association of Banks in Singapore – Goh Keng Swee Scholarship
For outstanding freshmen from 15 Asia Pacific economies entering NUS: subsidised tuition, living, accommodation, computer and travel allowances.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Singapore
Funding
Full subsidised tuition (after the MOE Tuition Grant), S$6,000 a year living allowance, S$5,000 a year accommodation allowance, plus computer, settling-in and travel allowances.
Eligible applicants
15 Asia Pacific economies
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Overview
The Association of Banks in Singapore – Goh Keng Swee Scholarship is offered by National University of Singapore and The Association of Banks in Singapore for Undergraduate study in Singapore. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Subsidised tuition fees in full (after the MOE Tuition Grant, which recipients must take up)
Included
S$6,000 annual living allowance
Included
S$5,000 annual accommodation allowance
Included
S$1,750 one-time computer allowance
Included
S$200 settling-in allowance
Included
Travel allowances of S$400 (arrival) and S$800 (return home)
Included
Full subsidised tuition (after the MOE Tuition Grant), S$6,000 a year living allowance, S$5,000 a year accommodation allowance, plus computer, settling-in and travel allowances. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of the 15 listed economies; Singapore citizens and PRs are not eligible.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipRequired
- Strong leadership qualities and potential
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- National University of Singapore
- Countries
- Singapore
- AdmissionRequired
- Applying for full-time undergraduate admission to NUS (not Dentistry, Medicine or Music); transfer applicants are not eligible
Official eligibility summary
For outstanding freshmen from 15 Asia Pacific economies entering NUS: subsidised tuition, living, accommodation, computer and travel allowances.
Applicant profile
- 15 Asia Pacific economies
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Singapore
Current-cycle criteria
- For outstanding freshmen from 15 Asia Pacific economies entering NUS: subsidised tuition, living, accommodation, computer and travel allowances.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for undergraduate admission to NUS; you are considered for the scholarship automatically.
- 2
Shortlisted applicants are contacted by NUS.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Freshman cycle / current students typically Jan–Jul
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
National University of Singapore and The Association of Banks in Singapore
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.