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National STEM Talent Search

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The National STEM Talent Search (NSTS) is an annual competition by Science Centre Singapore with support from the Ministry of Education. Previously known as A*STAR Talent Search, the competition was inaugurated since 1995 and was based on a concept similar to the Regeneron Science Talent Search organised in USA.

NSTS is a prestigious annual competition that aims to motivate and accord national recognition to students who excel in science and technology. Through NSTS, Singapore students aged 15 to 21 years old are given a platform to showcase their projects and encouraged to further their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

There are four scientific categories for NSTS 2024

  • Biomedical Science
  • Computer Science & Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • Material Science

An invitation email and a Submission Requirement PDF would be sent to the eligible SSEF 2025 participants through their teacher coordinators.​

National STEM Talent Search 2024 Highlights

National STEM Talent Search 2024 Winners

AwardStudent NameSchool
First PrizeMARTIN KOH ZHEN XUANNUS High School of Math and Science

Second Prize

ANG GEDEON KUSUMA
Raffles Institution
Third PrizeWU JIAQINUS High School of Math and Science

Chief Judge Special Award &

Commendation Award

GAN KAH SHUENRaffles Institution
Chairman Special Award & Commendation AwardVIVIENNE CHUA XUAN YUClementi Town Secondary School
Commendation AwardYIN YUE Raffles Institution
Commendation Award

FELICIA TAN EE SHAN

Raffles Institution
Commendation AwardLIU YIMING Raffles Institution
Commendation AwardPAK TZE BIN BRYAN Raffles Institution

 

 

NSTS 2024 eBooklet

Click here for the NSTS x SSEF 2024 eBooklet!

  • APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
    • All NSTS participants are required to have taken part in the Singapore Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF). Only Gold, Silver or Bronze award winners are eligible for NSTS. All candidates are required to showcase and articulate their SSEF research projects. 
    • Singaporean/PR Citizens
    • A secondary school or pre-university student aged between 15 – 21 years old (as of 1 May 2025).
    • Only one team member per SSEF 2024 project is allowed to participate

    If you are keen to participate in the competition, do approach your SSEF Teacher Coordinator. An NSTS email invitation to participants who meet the requirements would be sent to your respective Teacher Coordinators.

  • APPLICATION PROCEDURE

    Please refer to SSEF for more details on the application procedure.

    Eligible candidates will be contacted via their school after SSEF. They will undergo a shortlisting interview with a panel of distinguished judges from various universities and research institutes. Selected finalists will then undergo a Final Judging Interview to select the winners. 

  • KEY DATES

    *Event dates are subject to change

  • JUDGING CRITERIA
    Non- TechnicalTechnical
    80%20%

    Creative Ability & Independent Thinking

    Scientific Attitude & Motivation and Interests

    Potential to Pursue R&D Career & Vision and Goals

    Scientific Communication

    Depth of Understanding of Project

     

  • PRIZES

    Student Category

    Student Awards
    AwardPrize
    First PlaceCash Prize of S$5000
    Trophy & Certificate
    Second PlaceCash Prize of S$3000
    Trophy & Certificate
    Third PlaceCash Prize of S$2000
    Trophy & Certificate
    CommendationCash Prize of S$1000
    Certificate of Merit
     
    *For those entered the Final Judging Round but were not awarded the positions First, Second or Third

     

    *Participants who participated in the Shortlisting Round but were not shortlisted to enter the Final Judging Round will receive an e-Certificate of Participation

  • TERMS & CONDITIONS

    By submitting your application/registration for participation in National STEM Talent Search (NSTS), you agree that:

        

    a. All personal data submitted by you during your application/registration for and participation in NSTS may be collected, used and/or disclosed by the organizers for various purposes, including to communicate with you for purposes related to NSTS, and such other purposes the organizers may reasonably deem appropriate, or in relation to which you have otherwise provided your consent;  


    b. The organizers may collect, use, disclose and share with its joint organizers and/or service providers, your personal data, including photographs or audio-video or other recordings of you captured or obtained by or for NSTS ("Material"), for publicity and/or use in advertisements across all media, including, without limitation, in the organizers' publications, presentations, promotional materials on its websites, in its original or edited format, whether to promote NSTS or otherwise, and without further notification, remuneration or compensation to you. 

    c. In the event where submissions do not comply with the eligibility and/or submission criteria, the submission of an application does not guarantee the participant the opportunity to participate in NSTS. The organizers reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject or refuse participation of any participant without providing any reason whatsoever.


    In the event of any dispute regarding the rules, the conduct or results of NSTS, or any other matter relating to NSTS, all decisions made by the organizers shall be final and conclusive, and no discussion or correspondence will be entertained.

  • FAQs
    1. Can I present my A1 SSEF Poster instead of PDF Slides for NSTS 2025?

    No, as the NSTS 2025 judges may not have participated in SSEF 2025.  A PDF submission would allow us to share your submission for an early preview with the judges to gain understanding about your project.

    2. Is it necessary to prepare a Quad Chart and/or Video?

    No, however a quart chart and video might be helpful for your presentation to help  judges gain a better understanding of your project.

    3. I am in a team project; can I still join this competition?

    Yes, however, please discuss with your team as only one member from each team is allowed to participate in this competition. You must declare if your project was a team project. If so, please indicate your team members name, and name of teacher/ mentor (if any) involved in the project on the cover slide.

    4. Can I bring my prototype to assist in my presentation?

    Yes, however, please ensure the items are safe to be brought along.  Kindly approach and clarify with the NSTS Secretariat if you require clarification.

    5. What do you mean by project might be subjected to a preliminary round before the Shortlisting Round? 

    A project may be subjected to review if there are overwhelming submissions to the specific category. It will be reviewed based fulfilment of submission criteria and personal statement. 

    The NSTS Secretariat would contact and notify your respective teacher coordinators via the email indicated in the NSTS 2025 Registration Form of the qualified projects that will enter the Shortlisting Judging Round.

    6. Am I allowed to submit revised submission materials for Final Judging Round? 

    Yes. However, the same set of submission guidelines from Shortlisting Round applies. Students are to adhere to the submission deadline too. Do note that you do not have to submit the personal statement again for Final Judging Round.
  • NSTS AWARD WINNERS

    National STEM Talent Search 2023 Winners

    Award Student Name School
    First Prize Li Xin Rui Hwa Chong Institution

    Second Prize

    Ivan Joel You Wen Jie NUS High School of Math and Science
    Third Prize Evan Lim Hong Jun Raffles Institution

    Chief Judge Special Award &

    Commendation Award

    Mirdhini Shri Rajaram Raffles Institution
    Commendation Award Lim Teck Kong NUS High School of Math and Science
    Commendation Award Liew Wei Pyn NUS High School of Math and Science
    Commendation Award

    Bai Ruotong

    Hwa Chong Institution
    Commendation Award Tan Yok Ray Victoria Junior College

     

     

  • ATS AWARD WINNERS

    ATS 2020 Winners

     

    Student Awards

    AwardName
    First Place

    Qiu Xinzhi

    NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

    Second Place

    Jonathan Chew Jian Pin

    River Valley High School

    Third Place

    Tian Shuahao

    Hwa Chong Institution

    Commendation

    (arranged alphabetically by school name)

    Ethan John Lim

    Hwa Chong Institution

    Commendation

    (arranged alphabetically by school name)

    Thangaraja Keerthana

    National Junior College

    Commendation

    (arranged alphabetically by school name)

    Michelle Yaochai Yinfei

    NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

    Commendation

    (arranged alphabetically by school name)

    Sarah Wong Ee Min

    Raffles Girls' School

    School Awards

    NameSchoolPoints
    First Place

    NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

    6
    Second Place

    River Valley High School

    3
    Second Place

    Hwa Chong Institution

    3

     

     

    ATS 2019 Winners

     

    Student Awards

    AwardName
    First Place

    Tan Kin Hern
    NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

    Second Place

    Tan Yi Jie Valerie
    Dunman High School

    Third Place

    Sim Shang Hong
    St Andrews Junior College

    Commendation

    Yeow An Tze

    NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

    Commendation

    Zhao Zhiya

    Hwa Chong Institution

    Commendation

    Seet Yong Sheng Clive

    NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

    Commendation

    Ang Soo Hui

    Anglican High School

    Commendation

    Tan Yee Lin

    National Junior College

    School Awards

    NameSchoolPoints
    First Place

    NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

    7
    Second Place

    Dunman High School

    3
    Third Place

    St Andrews Junior College

    2

    Past Award Winners

    Click here to view the ATS Award Winners for 2006-2018.

For more information or enquiries regarding NSTS, please email to the following:

Mr Wesley Lim wesley_lim@science.edu.sg 
Ms Jamie Kokjamie_kok@science.edu.sg
Mr Redza Adly redza_adly_esmadi@science.edu.sg 
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