The hot button issue of university places going to foreigners surfaced earlier this year, with a surge in applications to the local universities from 53,853 last year to 58,606 this year. It provoked debate on whether Singapore should reserve its limited education resources for its own population. Of the 14,700 places at NUS, Singapore Management University (SMU) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one-fifth, or up to 2,940, of places went to foreign students.
Some years ago, when it was reported that 40 per cent of NUS bursaries went to foreign students, some alumni donors were critical. 'NUS must remember it is the National University of Singapore,' said one, online.
To that, Prof Tan says that local students' applications for financial help are always considered before those of foreigners. Singaporeans on the bursary scheme also receive up to 40 per cent more than foreign students.
In recent years, frustration over the shortage of local university places has led to calls from students and parents for more places to be made available.
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Some years ago, when it was reported that 40 per cent of NUS bursaries went to foreign students, some alumni donors were critical. 'NUS must remember it is the National University of Singapore,' said one, online.
To that, Prof Tan says that local students' applications for financial help are always considered before those of foreigners. Singaporeans on the bursary scheme also receive up to 40 per cent more than foreign students.
In recent years, frustration over the shortage of local university places has led to calls from students and parents for more places to be made available.
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we serve NS for fuck !!
