DESIGN & ENGINEERING SCHOLARS PROGRAMME D&E SCHOLARS
Design & Engineering Scholars
Programme Overview Design Scholars (D-Scholars) Programme 4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
1 Year Master of Architecture
4 Years Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
4 Years Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design
Engineering Scholars (E-Scholars) Programme 3 Years
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Bachelor of Engineering
1 Year CDE Masters
OR 4 Years Double Degree Programme
Programme Benefits Design Scholars Programme
Engineering Scholars Programme
(Architecture scholars only)
(Scholars that graduate Bachelor within 3 years)
Living Allowance
S$6,000/Year
S$6,000/Year
Computer Allowance
S$2,000 Once
S$2,000 Once
Accommodation Allowance
Partial coverage (50%)
Partial coverage (50%)
Overseas Programme Subsidies
$5,000 SEP/NOC $3,000 SWP*
$5,000 SEP/NOC $3,000 SWP*
Singapore Citizens
Singapore Citizens
Bachelor’s degree Tuition Fees (100%) CDE Master’s degree Tuition Fees (100%)
Bond Free
Dedicated Academic Mentorship Dedicated Administrative Support
Eligibility
* SEP = Student Exchange Programme; NOC = NUS Overseas Colleges; SWP = Summer and Winter Programmes
Why Choose D-Scholars Programme? The Design Scholars Programme (D-Scholars) supports talented students through structured mentorship to pursue their chosen path in Architecture, Industrial Design, or Landscape Architecture at the College of Design and Engineering. The programme offers a rich blend of personalised mentorship along with valuable opportunities for overseas experiential learning and progression to
Master’s studies.^ D-Scholars also enjoy priority consideration for the Student Exchange Programme (SEP). Scholars are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, preparing them to make meaningful contributions across diverse global contexts. This holistic approach ensures that each student’s educational journey is aligned with both their scholarly strengths and personal aspirations.
^Coverage for Master’s studies applicable to Architecture scholars
D-Scholars Profiles Jacklyn Loke Jia Ying Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design, Class of 2028 • Alumna from Raffles Institution • Minor in Visual Cultures Language Studies • Co-captain of Tembusu frisbee interest group (Barefoots) • Interests include bouldering and photography • Student photographer for NUS College of Design and Engineering
Tan Jingyu Axil Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Class of 2028 • Alumna from Raffles Institution • Minor in Japanese Studies, Japanese Language Studies and Korean Language Studies • Head of Dodgeball and Table Tennis Interest Groups (CAPT) • Led service project with children’s homes in Nepal • Finalist in the NUS MedTech Sprintathon 2025 competition • Summer School at the University of British Columbia
Why Choose E-Scholars Programme? The Engineering Scholars Programme (E-Scholars) offers top students an accelerated pathway to complete their Bachelor’s degree, with the added opportunity to pursue a oneyear Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Engineering (MEng) of their choice from any CDE Engineering department. E-Scholars benefit from exclusive industry exposures,
priority consideration for entry into coveted overseas programmes like Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) and NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC). The E-Scholars programme is designed for those seeking rigorous academic growth, global perspective, and dynamic preparation to become leaders in engineering innovation and research.
E-Scholars Profiles
Ong Jia Wen Amelia Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), Class of 2026 • Alumna from Eunoia Junior College • Second Major in Innovation and Design • Minor in Computing Design and Engineering • Student Exchange Programme at Georgia Institute of Technology
Soh Ze Kai
• Recipient of the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Class of 2026
• Interned at A*STAR, developed sweat sensors for dehydration monitoring
• Alumnus from Nanyang Junior College
• Member of the NUS MedTech Student Society
• Specialisation in Aeronautical Engineering • Student Exchange Programme at Purdue University • Recipient of the CDE annual prize (Best in Mechanical Engineering Y2) • Interned at an energy sector organisation, designed components for high-pressure systems
How to apply? 1
Submit an application to NUS admission at https://www.nus.edu.sg/oam a) Select a Design or Engineering programme as your top choices b) Indicate interest to join the Design Scholars Programme or Engineering Scholars programme
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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
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We shortlist based on academic performance and co-curricular activities. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a panel interview.
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Application outcome will be sent directly from the Design & Engineering Scholars Programme Office.
*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Contact cde.nus.edu.sg/descholars/ +65 6601 6579 dscholars@nus.edu.sg / escholars@nus.edu.sg All information contained is accurate at the time of publication in February 2026. Do check our website for updates if any.