Since her first exposure to Social and Cultural Anthropology studies in the School of the Arts, Valerie Lim has gone full circle from taking a gap year to gaining real-life experience and pursuing Anthropology at the National University of Singapore. Excited for what lies ahead of her and reflecting on her first year in the university, Valerie gives us a glimpse into her learning journey and shares how the NUS Global Merit Scholarship has helped her personally and professionally.
Intrigued by how different medicines affect the human body, choosing to pursue a degree in Pharmacy at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was always Sean Lim’s first choice. The decision to apply for the NUS Merit Scholarship was driven by its myriad of benefits. Gain insights into Sean’s scholarship application process and journey with him through his exciting first year at NUS. Find out how he aims to create new frontiers and break the traditional stereotype of the role of a pharmacist.
A holistic university experience goes beyond the core curriculum. While the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers a law programme that she is interested in, NUS Global Merit Scholar Srinidhi made sure that she thoroughly researched the school’s culture, environment, and exchange programmes before making a choice that would affect the next four years of her life and beyond. Srinidhi lets us in on her scholarship search and application experience and shares valuable tips on how to leverage extra-curricular activities to make her university life more enriching and meaningful.
As a business student, NUS Merit Scholar Nadia Farhana Binte Salahuddin naturally plans ahead. After graduating from the Singapore Polytechnic (SP), it did not take her long to decide to pursue the next phase of her education journey with the National University of Singapore (NUS). It was an easy choice due to NUS’ reputation, academic programmes, and world-class faculty. The range of opportunities that the NUS Business School offers means that she has the flexibility to choose from many different specialisations that allows her to stay relevant in the future working world. Follow her journey from scholarship selection to application and now as a Year 1 undergraduate.
Fascinated by the power of technology, second-year NUS Computing student Praveen Dewangan Neya is inspired to use technology to make a better world. Join her in her journey as an NUS Global Merit Scholar.
Discover how Zac Liew, a second-year business student and national gymnast, strikes the perfect balance between sports and educational excellence with the NUS Sports Scholarship.
Join first-year law student Daniel Ian Toh as he discovers university life in full sail as an NUS Sports Scholar.
Rachele, NUS Merit Scholar and medical student, reveals her scholarship-winning strategy and shares what she believes are the best scholar qualities.
NUS Sports Scholar Tammy Tan is an aspiring dentist and a competitive tennis student-athlete. Learn how she balances sports and academics while making time to coach the recreational team, participate in community projects, and fully immerse in campus life.
NUS Merit Scholar Teo Zhi Sheng has since finished his first year at the University, and his experience is nothing short of enriching and fulfilling.
Hardship experienced in one’s younger days is never pleasant, but a new study found that hardship can make one more entrepreneurial in adulthood. However, this effect is more significant for men than for women.
The world changes when we change our perspective. NUS Scholar Eleyn knows it well. And that is why she always challenges herself to consider different viewpoints.
