Applications are open for the National University of Singapore Master of Business Administration (MBA) scholarships in 2025. Various organizations the Asian Development Bank, and the Japan Government fund the MBA program at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Students with excellent educational backgrounds who want professional and leadership skills in the MBA are strongly encouraged to apply for the National University of Singapore MBA program.

Application for the August 2025 intake will open on 15 August 2024. To apply for the 2025 intake, please submit an application package including all required documentation and test scores in good time to meet the following NUS MBA application deadlines.

If you are self-motivated, have leadership potential, have strong previous educational proof, and want to study for a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), you are encouraged to apply.

Key Details

Application Deadlines for Full-Time MBA:

• Round 1: 30 October 2024
• Round 2: 15 January 2025 (apply by this round to be considered for scholarships)
• Round 3: 02 April 2025

Application Deadlines for Part-Time MBA:

• Round 1: 15 January 2025 (apply by this round to be considered for a scholarship or test waiver)
• Round 2: 02 April 2025
• Round 3: 13 May 2025

Level of Study: Master’s Degree

Host University: National University of Singapore (NUS)

Location of Study: Singapore

Eligible Countries: All

Financing and Scholarship Opportunities

Several scholarships are available for MBA degree applicants at the NUS, including the Asian Development Bank Scholarship, covering the full expense of the entire study period as follows:

NUS Full-time MBA Scholarships and Awards Overview

• NUS MBA Excellence & Achiever Awards are for top full-time MBA applicants based on academic/professional achievements and leadership potential. Covers 20% or more of tuition fees.
• NUS MBA Local Scholarship: This scholarship is available to Singaporean full-time and part-time candidates based on academic/professional excellence and leadership.
• NUS MBA Scholarship for Women: For female candidates with strong leadership and commitment to women’s causes. Partial tuition coverage; open to full-time and part-time students.
• NUS MBA Entrepreneurship Scholarship: This scholarship is for candidates with entrepreneurship experience. It is open to full-time and part-time students and provides partial tuition coverage.
• NUS MBA Future Leaders Scholarship: This scholarship is for full-time MBA applicants with strong academic, professional, and leadership credentials. Covers 20% or more of tuition fees.
• NUS MBA Diversity Scholarship: This scholarship is for candidates from diverse backgrounds who want to enhance their MBA cohort’s experience. Partial tuition coverage is available to full-time students.
• NUS MBA Resilience Scholarship: This scholarship is for candidates who have shown resilience in overcoming challenges. It covers tuition partially or fully and is available to full-time students.
• NUS MBA ASEAN Scholarship: This scholarship is for full-time candidates from ASEAN countries (excluding Singapore). It is based on academic/professional background, leadership potential, and financial need.
• Dhanabalan Scholarship: For Singaporean/Permanent Resident full-time MBA candidates with financial need. Up to S$20,000 towards tuition.
• Derwin Pereira MBA Scholarship: This scholarship is for outstanding candidates from Singapore/Southeast Asia with strong academic credentials and financial needs. Awards S$25,000 for tuition.
• Lam See Chiew Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is for candidates involved in social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, or non-profit work. It is open to full-time/part-time MBA and double-degree candidates.
• LPDP Indonesia Scholarships: Government-funded scholarships for Indonesian citizens to pursue master’s studies, covering full tuition and related costs at NUS.
• ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP): For candidates from ADB borrowing countries. Covers full tuition and some expenses. Requires a separate application.
• NUS APEC Scholarship: This scholarship covers candidates from APEC member countries (excluding Singapore), as well as full tuition, stipend, flight, and book allowances.
• NUS MBA Regional Scholarships: Available to candidates from Latin America, Africa, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Covers partial tuition.
• Private Equity Award: For NUS MBA students on exchange, particularly those interested in Private Equity, based on essay submission.
• NUS MBA ESG Scholarship: For candidates excelling in Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) initiatives. Available to full-time and part-time students, covering partial tuition.