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.
Bond-Free
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.
Bond-Free Scholarships 2026
Choose from more than 100 bond-free scholarships for undergraduate studies in Singapore — the largest database compilation available.
Full Circle: A Scholar’s Journey of Opportunity, Growth, and Giving Back
From embracing a new academic challenge to raising funds for the next generation of scholars, Chin Yi Kai Marcus’s time at St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) International has been defined by determination, gratitude, and service. Now in Grade 11 and his first year of the IB Diploma Programme, Marcus reflects on how the scholarship has shaped not only his education but also his values, ambitions, and commitment to contributing to the community.
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.
NTUC Expands Bond-Free Starter Awards Scholarships to Eight Institutes of Higher Learning
NTUC has expanded its NTUC Starter Awards, which are bond-free scholarships, to three more institutes of higher learning (IHLs), bringing the number of participating IHLs to eight.
Choosing the Greatest Good
SUSS’ Global Excellence Scholarship has pushed Khoo Wei Jun to further his studies in social work as never before. A summer in Spain has nurtured great cultural sensitivity, while SUSS’ unique curriculum design broadened his skills in investigation and writing.
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.