NUS AI TALENT SCHOLARSHIP
Unlock Your Potential: Empowering the Next Generation of AI Leaders
As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to influence the future of technology and innovation, the demand for skilled professionals capable of driving these developments is on the rise.
AI’s integration into various sectors is transforming traditional processes and creating new opportunities. Consequently, there is an increasing need for individuals who can lead AI initiatives while also addressing ethical and societal considerations through the responsible use of AI.
The NUS AI Talent Scholarship is granted to exceptional individuals who are passionate about AI and aspire to build a career in the AI industry, pursue research in AI, or become entrepreneurs in the field.
Awardees would be outstanding freshmen pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree programme in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Business Artificial Intelligence Systems, or Robotics and Machine Intelligence at NUS.
If you are one of these exceptional individuals and a Singapore citizen, these benefits await you!
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All information contained is accurate at the time of publication in February 2026. Do check our website for updates if any.
• Subsidised tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant)
• Living allowance
• Computer allowance upon enrolment
• Annual accommodation allowance
• Student Exchange Programme (SEP)/NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) allowance per semester
• Guaranteed SEP placement^ with one of NUS overseas partner universities, including priority for one of the top universities in AI, for one semester, or placement with a start-up company on an AI project in one of the NOC locations
• Priority to enrol in the University Town College Programme offered at the Residential Colleges, including Acacia College which has a focus on AI
• Priority to be considered for oncampus accommodation to Halls of Residence, Houses and Student Residences, excluding Residential Colleges*
• Mentorship by top AI researchers
• Option to conduct research in AI via NUS AI Institute
• Bond-free scholarship
*Details on the campus fee can be found on the website.
^SEP eligibility details in Terms and Conditions
ROBOTICS & MACHINE INTELLIGENCE
Robotics and Machine Intelligence (RMI)
This exciting engineering major combines knowledge and skills from mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering with data science and AI. Through the interdisciplinary curriculum, you will learn not only the fundamentals of mechanics, electronics, control, and programming but also data analytics and machine learning.
The integration of AI with robotic hardware equips you with the expertise to design intelligent robots that are more autonomous and adaptable, capable of sophisticated decision-making and learning from their interactions with the environment.
Graduate from the College of Design and Engineering with a Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Machine Intelligence in 4 years with direct honours.
Get hands-on experience with our robotics competition teams on land, air, sea and even space!
Be mentored by top robotics researchers, such as Professor Cecilia Laschi, a pioneer in bio-inspired soft robots for marine applications and healthcare.
Artificial Intelligence, Business AI Systems & Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Bachelor of Computing in AI programme provides students with a world-class education in AI, broadly covering the three main areas in AI today (Reasoning and Decision Making, Learning, and Perception and Language) as well as understanding the responsible use of AI to meet today’s computing needs and to prepare them for the continuously changing landscape of the future.
Business Artificial Intelligence Systems (BAIS)
The Bachelor of Computing in BAIS programme provides students with an in-depth understanding about strategic and innovative design and usage of infocomm, data and AI technologies in modern business organisations. Students will analyse business problems critically based on solid grounding in technology and business fundamentals to conceptualise innovative and viable solutions, and also architect, design, develop and manage high-quality technological solutions that integrate infocomm, data and AI seamlessly.
Computer Science (CS)
The Bachelor of Computing in CS programme prepares students for computing careers by teaching core principles, specialised knowledge that spans across our CS focus areas, problem solving and teamwork skills. Graduates are equipped to design, implement and evaluate solutions while understanding the ethical responsibilities of IT professionals.