When time waits for no man, and many feel pressured to commit to a future path, NUS Merit Scholar Wang Ziyou chose to chart his own course, using every opportunity to discover what truly inspired him.
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The Algorithm of Success: An Unconventional Path to Success
What does it take to secure one of NUS’s most prestigious scholarships without a traditional academic background? For
NUS Global Merit Scholar and Year 2 undergraduate Darren Ong, the answer lay not in the route he took but in everything he did along the way.
Laying the Foundation of Success with NUS
The curiosity about the driving force behind successful corporations ignited Praveen Kaur’s passion for learning about the art of business management. The NUS Merit Scholarship has given her a great opportunity to realise her learning goals, be part of a reputable university, and broaden her perspectives. She is convinced that the interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment at NUS will play a significant role in her personal growth.
Physics with Purpose at NUS
For NUS Global Merit Scholar Joshua Law, choosing to study Physics is a natural choice as he has always been fascinated by how the laws of nature underpin everything around us. Joshua’s route to pursuing his preferred course of study was not an easy one. He was able to secure the scholarship not only because of his academic achievements, but also through the resilience he demonstrated in overcoming personal challenges and his passion for science.
The Real-World Adventure of NUS Law
NUS Scholar Chua Guang Rong shows how studying law at NUS is more than casebooks, offering real-world practice and global opportunities that take learning far beyond the classroom.
Mastering the Art of Healing Through Medicine and Music
Pursuing the unique combination of medicine and music, NUS Scholar Raeanne Wong shares her journey to humanising medicine and the meaningful impact she hopes to make in healthcare.
Bring Your Authentic, Passionate Self to the Scholarship Interview
Explore Hayley Lim’s journey as an NUS Global Merit Scholar, her tips for acing the scholarship interview, and how NUS’ unique programmes shaped her academic journey.
A Home Away from Home
Follow Reyhern M Razali’s journey as an NUS Global Merit Scholar, from his love for Geography to balancing academics and extracurriculars at NUS. Discover his scholarship experience and tips for interview success.
Unravelling the Complexities of Humans
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.
Creating New Frontiers in Pharmacy
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.
Going Beyond Law with NUS
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.
Sealing the Deal with NUS
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.