1. Overview

The National University of Singapore Guangzhou Research Translation and Innovation Institute (NUS GRTII), a collaboration between NUS, the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality, and the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City Administrative Committee, is the university’s flagship initiative in China’s Greater Bay Area.

This NUS Guangzhou Research Translation and Innovation Institute Masters’ Scholarship is sponsored by Guangzhou's Huangpu District and aims to leverage the world-class educational resources of the National University of Singapore to support highly qualified master's degree holders with a global perspective and cutting-edge technological knowledge.

As one of the first national-level economic and technological development zones, Huangpu District in Guangzhou specializes in seven industries: Smart City, Information and Communication, Electronic Science and Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Biological Sciences and Financial Technology. It hosts leading high-tech companies like Xpeng Motors, CVTE, BeiGene, and WeRide, along with numerous research institutes, offering extensive career development opportunities for our talents.

The scholarship is open to students who have confirmed the acceptance of the Letter of Offer from the National University of Singapore (NUS) for one of the 20 eligible Masters’ Programmes listed in Table 1 starting in the AY2025/2026 (August intake). Each scholarship provides a tuition subsidy of S$45,000. Recipients will complete their studies at NUS. Upon graduation, they will be required to return to the Huangpu District to work or start a business for at least twenty-four (24) months. This obligation must be completed no later than thirty (30) months after graduation.

2. Eligibility

· Be admitted to one of the NUS's Masters' Programmes (August 2025) listed above.

· Agree to sign a service bond agreement with Guangzhou Development District Talent Work Group to work for at least twenty-four (24) months in Huangpu District of Guangzhou City after graduation. You will have thirty (30) months to fulfill this obligation.

· Be proficient in Chinese.

3. Award Amount

Each scholarship recipient will receive a lump sum of S$45,000. 

4. Terms & Conditions

· Scholarship recipients are required to meet all ongoing and graduation criteria of their master’s programs. Failure to comply will lead to the forfeiture of their scholarship.

· Scholarship recipients are required to sign a service bond with Guangzhou Development District Talent Work Group and commit to fulfilling the service bond to work for at least twenty-four (24) months in Huangpu District of Guangzhou City upon graduation. Scholarship recipients may be self-employed, employed under government or any business entities. This obligation must be completed no later than thirty (30) months after graduation.

· Scholarship recipients are required to secure a qualified guarantor who will co-sign the service bond with the Guangzhou Development District Talent Work Group. The guarantor will assume joint and several liability for compensation in the event of a breach of contract by the recipient.

· In case of breach of contract, scholarship recipients will be required to refund the scholarship award received to NUS GRTII and bear the corresponding liquidated damages.

5. Application Information

(1) Application Period: 18 March 2025 to 27 April 2025

(2) How to Apply:

· Step 1: Complete and submit the NUS GRTII Masters’ Scholarship Application Form through the designated online system.

· Step 2: All required supporting documents must be submitted as PDF files via email to master.scholarship.apply@nusgrtii.cn by the specified deadline.

*Please ensure you have submitted the online application form and emailed the required documents to us at master.scholarship.apply@nusgrtii.cn. Your application will only be considered valid once BOTH STEPS are completed.

(3) Supporting Documents:

· E-Copy of Letter of Offer granted by NUS the respective cover email (EML format) from NUS.

· E-Copy of Acceptance Fee Receipt granted by NUS.

· E-Copy of Undergraduate Degree Scroll/Study Status Certificate.

· E-Copy of undergraduate transcripts or result notifications submitted as part of your NUS Master’s Programme application. These documents should clearly reflect the overall average score or GPA that you reported.

· E-Copy of other supporting documents, including any major achievements, awards and prizes received, etc., if applicable.

* Please ensure documents are clearly labeled as follows:

Your Name_Document Number_Document Name

E.g.,:

Li Ming_1_Letter of Offer

Li Ming_2_Acceptance Fee Receipt

Li Ming_3_Degree Scroll/Study Status Certificate

Li Ming_4_Transcript (100-point scale/other scale)

Li Ming_5_Others

(4) Apply Now: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X4CtYIuNVZQgg6

(5) Remarks:

· Please remain accessible throughout the scholarship admission period (March 2025 to September 2025).

· Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and phone regarding the next steps.

· Ensure your contact details are active. Failure to respond promptly may lead to disqualification.

6. Contact Us

Email: education@nusgrtii.cn   Tel: 020-82879825-8109