SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
Jonathan Loke, Year 3 Sia Chin Leong, Year 3
Nanyang Scholarship
LKCMedicine Scholarship
Leow Zhi Yun, Year 3 ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
Goh Xin Rong, Year 3 Toh Kian Chui Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS
At LKCMedicine, we offer exclusive scholarship awards for our MBBS students to recognise their academic excellence and leadership potential. Our scholarships are specially designed to fulďŹ ll the needs of our students. Read on for the range of scholarships offered! Shortlisted students will be invited for an interview.
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS NANYANG SCHOLARSHIP NTU’s foremost undergraduate scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshmen pursuing undergraduate programmes. The Nanyang Scholarship recognises students who excel academically, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and possess outstanding Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) achievements. It is tenable for 5 years, subject to consistently good academic performance and satisfactory conduct. Eligibility
Award Benefits
Open to all nationalities
Subsidised Tuition Fees (after
Outstanding results in GCE ’A’ Levels, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, International
Tuition Grant) Living Allowance of $6,500 per Academic Year (AY) Accommodation Allowance of
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or
$2,000 per AY (Applicable to
Year 12 equivalent qualifications
scholarship holders residing in NTU
Excellent CCA records and strong leadership qualities/potential
hostels only) One-off Computer Allowance of $1,750 One-off Travel Grant of $5,000 for overseas study/attachment programme
LKCMEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP The LKCMedicine Scholarship is offered to outstanding students aiming to pursue their undergraduate MBBS programme in NTU. It is tenable for 5 years, subject to consistently good academic performance and satisfactory conduct. Eligibility
Award Benefits
Singapore Citizens
Subsidised Tuition Fees (after Tuition
Outstanding results in GCE ’A’ Levels, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Outstanding contributions or attributes
Grant)
Living Allowance of $6,000 per Academic Year (AY)
Book Allowance of $500 per AY One-off Computer Allowance of $1,500
in other areas such as community service, student leadership, or sporting excellence
TOH KIAN CHUI SCHOLARSHIP The Toh Kian Chui Scholarship is tenable for 5 years, subject to consistently good academic performance and satisfactory conduct. Eligibility
Award Benefits
Singapore Citizens
Subsidised Tuition Fees (after Tuition
Outstanding results in GCE ’A’ Levels, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Outstanding contributions or attributes in other areas such as community service, student leadership, or sporting excellence
Priority for students from lower income families
Grant)
Living Allowance of $6,000 per Academic Year (AY)
Book Allowance of $500 per AY
ASEAN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP The ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship is offered by NTU for citizens or permanent residents from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, except Singapore. Eligibility
Award Benefits
Singapore Permanent Residents or
Subsidised Tuition Fees (after Tuition
Citizens from ASEAN countries (except Singapore).
Outstanding results in GCE ’A’ Levels,
Grant)
Living Allowance of $5,800 per Academic Year
Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications
Excellent CCA records and strong leadership qualities/potential
IRENE TAN LIANG KHENG SCHOLARSHIP Donated by the Estate of Irene Tan Liang Kheng, the scholarship is offered to provide opportunities to deserving Singaporean students. The award is tenable for 5 years of the programme, subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic performance and professional conduct each year.
Eligibility
Award Benefits
Singapore Citizens
Covers up to $30,000 for each academic
Outstanding results in GCE ’A’ Levels, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications
Strong academic achievement, demonstrate desire to serve the community, possess compassion, and commitment to pursuing medical studies and medicine
Priority for students from lower income families
year
SIM YUNG CHONG MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP Donated by the Sim Foundation, the Sim Yung Chong Medical Scholarship is awarded to 1st year LKCMedicine students. The award is tenable for 5 years, subject to consistently good academic performance and satisfactory conduct. Eligibility
Award Benefits
Singapore citizens or Singapore
Covers up to $15,000 for each academic
Permanent Residents
year
Outstanding results in GCE ’A’ Levels, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications
Outstanding contributions or attributes in other areas such as community service, student leadership
Priority for students from lower income families
Preference will be given to applicants who are able to speak Mandarin
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS On top of the scholarships offered by NTU and LKCMedicine, MBBS students can also apply for scholarships offered by external agencies, such as the SAF Medicine Scholarship. For more information on the SAF Medicine Scholarship, please visit their website at: www.mindef.gov.sg/oms/scholarship
FINANCIAL AID
At LKCMedicine, we will ensure that no deserving student is denied education due to financial difficulty. Besides the financial aid schemes administered by NTU, LKCMedicine offers its own bursaries, specially intended for the needs of our MBBS students.
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Schemes
Financial Aid Schemes
Administered by NTU
by LKCMedicine
Financial
For Defraying
Aid for
Living
Tuition Fee
Expenses
Tuition Fee Loan
CPF Scheme
Study Loan
PostSecondary Education
Study Loan
Bursaries
Work Study
Financial Aid
Miscellaneous
Overseas/
Expenses
Lee Kong
Study/
Chian
Exchange
Bursary
Programme
Scheme
PC Loans
Emergency
for Other
Bursaries
Fees
Emergency Grant
Overseas
E I Parrish
Elective
Bursary
Travel Grant
Grants & Urgent Needs
Account
Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy
For more information, please visit: www.ntu.edu.sg > Admissions > Undergraduate Admissions > Financial Assistance
Read on for more information!
BURSARIES Bursaries are available for all financially-needy students pursuing their MBBS programme at NTU. To be eligible to apply, you should meet either of the following criteria:
Per Capita Income (PCI) is less than or equal to $2,250 or
Gross Household Income (GHI) is less than or equal to $9,000
The PCI is calculated as follows:
PCI
Gross Household Income (GHI) Total No. of Family Members in Household
*GHI refers to income before CPF deductions. It includes income, allowances, overtime, commissions and other sources of income by family members residing in the same household as the applicant.
Below are the bursaries available at LKCMedicine: Annual
Qualification Criteria Bursary
Per Capita Income (PCI)
Lee Kong
Gross Household
OR
Income (GHI)
Amount
Amount
[Based on SC* Fees of S$34,200]
Bursary
Of
PCI ≤ S$625
GHI ≤ S$2,500
80% of SC Fees
S$27,360
S$626 to S$1,000
S$2,501 to S$4,000
60% of SC Fees
S$20,520
S$1,001 to S$1,725
S$4,001 to S$6,900
40% of SC Fees
S$13,680
S$1,726 to S$2,250
S$6,901 to S$9,000
20% of SC Fees
S$6,840
S$626 to S$1,000
S$2,501 to S$4,000
75% of SC Fees
S$25,650
Chian Bursary
EI Parrish Bursary
*SC: Singapore Citizens. Based on course fees for AY2018-19 Note:
Students receiving the above bursary may concurrently hold other bursaries or grants subject to approval by LKCMedicine.
HOW TO APPLY Students who meet the eligibility criteria for the bursary may submit their applications through the online admissions application portal between February to April. The bursary shall be tenable for the duration of the student's completion of the MBBS programme, subject to the candidate providing annual evidence of continued financial need. Students with ‘A’ Levels or Polytechnic Diploma
Students with International Baccalaureate, NUS High School Diploma, or NS Men who have accepted a place in NTU
Submit bursary application through
You will receive the Freshmen
the Online Admissions Application
Admissions package.
Portal
Accept our admissions offer when
Submit bursary application in the
you receive it
Online Acceptance Form
Submit income and ID documents
Submit income and ID documents to
within 2 weeks after acceptance to
One-Stop@SAC within 7 days after
One-Stop@SAC
applying for bursary
You will be notified of the application outcome approximately 1 month after school commences.
MORE FINANCIAL AID SCHEMES NEEDS-BASED GRANTS Besides offering bursaries to financially-needy students, LKCMedicine offers its own needs-based grants. Grant
Award
Eligibility Criteria
Amount
LKCMedicine
Year 5 students undertaking
Overseas
Up to
overseas electives, with
S$5,000 per
PCI≤ S$2,250
Grant
Elective Travel Grant LKCMedicine Emergency Grant
Students with sudden/ unexpected personal crises affecting their financial
Up to $10,000 per Grant
situation
EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AID Students may also apply for financial aid from external organisations such as the Singapore Medical Association (SMA) Medical Students’ Assistance Fund. Eligibility Criteria
Award Amount
Open to Singapore Citizens and
Living allowance of $5,000
Singapore Permanent Residents.
per academic year.
Students who have been awarded
All disbursements will go
bursaries from LKCMedicine are
directly to the students for
also eligible for the SMA Medical
their basic living expenses
Student's Assistance Fund
and will not be used to
(Bursary), subject to review and
offset any outstanding
approval by LKCMedicine and SMA.
tuition fees.
Contact Us For more information on the Scholarships and Financial Aid Schemes offered by LKCMedicine, please contact us at: Tel:
+65 65138572
Email:
ask_LKCMedicine@ntu.edu.sg
Website: www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg > Admissions > Scholarships and Financial Aid