ENGINEERING SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
Engineering Scholars Programme (E-Scholars)
The Next Generation of
Engineering Leaders
Why E-Scholars?
The Engineering Scholars Programme (E-Scholars) offers students with exceptional potential an accelerated pathway to complete any Bachelor of Engineering degree at CDE. The programme fully supports your educational pursuits, including overseas experiential learning and Master’s studies. You will be provided with an enhanced educational experience that capitalises on both your academic abilities and personal aspirations.
Programme Overview
Four-year scholars programme
The accelerated four-year undergraduate programme for E-Scholars offers you the opportunity to complete your chosen Bachelor of Engineering degree in just three years. You can utilise the fourth year to pursue a Master’s degree (3+1) or engage in other academic pursuits such as a Double Degree Programme.
Bond-free scholarship
• Full coverage of tuition fees for four years
• Subsidised on-campus accommodation for two years
• Living allowance provided for four years
• One-time computer allowance
• Subsidies available for overseas experiential programmes
Other benefits
• You will get close mentorship from a carefully selected pool of professors.
• Gain international experiences that expand your horizons and diversify your problemsolving approaches.
• You will enjoy priority consideration for entry into overseas programmes like NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) and student exchange programmes.
• Join a close-knit community of fellow scholars.
Eligibility
Singapore citizens presenting local qualifications.
Xue Tingkai
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Class of 2025
• Alumnus from Hwa Chong Institution
• Minor in Computer Science
• Student Exchange Programme in –University of Toronto
• Interest Group – RC4Theatre
• Industrial attachment in a hightech optics company designing optomechanical systems
• Intern at a R&D institution conducting physics-informed machine learning
E-Scholars Profiles
E-Scholars are enrolled in their chosen engineering programme offered by the College of Design and Engineering at NUS. They leverage on the opportunities provided by the Scholars Programme to immerse themselves in residential life on campus and participate in overseas programmes during their university journey.
Ellia Tio
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Class of 2025
• Alumna from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
• Specialisation in Internet of Things
• Minor in Information Security
• Recipient of the National Semiconductor Prize
• Industrial Attachment working on SSD Firmware at Semiconductor MNC
How to apply?
Submit an application to NUS admission at https://www.nus.edu.sg/oam
a) Select an engineering programme as your top choice
b) Indicate interest to join the Engineering Scholars programme
Submit an application for NUS Scholarships at https://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships
c) Indicate interest in NUS Global Merit Scholarship and NUS Merit Scholarship
d) Upload personal statement and referee nomination
We shortlist based on academic performance and co-curricular activities. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a panel interview.
Application outcome will be sent directly from the Engineering Scholars programme office.
*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
**If you have already secured a non-NUS scholarship from other organisations, you are still eligible for admission to the E-Scholars programme with non-financial benefits.
