Singapore · PhD · Fully funded · No return requirement
Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)
Nanyang Technological University's top PhD scholarship, open to all nationalities, with tuition, a monthly stipend and no bond.
At a glance
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 202656 days left
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Duration
- Up to 4 years
- Return home
- No return requirement
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Mission
The Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship is NTU's award for outstanding PhD candidates, and the page states that all nationalities are eligible.
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What you get
The award covers the annual tuition fee and a monthly stipend, which is S$4,300 for international students from January 2026. International students must carry out teaching or lab supervision duties under the Graduate Assistantship Programme. Allowances include up to S$5,000 for overseas conferences per financial year, a S$500 book grant, a one-time S$1,500 IT allowance and a one-time S$600 thesis allowance, with priority for campus housing.
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Who can apply
You need an Honours (Highest Distinction) or equivalent at bachelor's level, or official confirmation that you are on track for it in your final year. The scholarship is by nomination only, so you apply for a PhD at NTU and the university evaluates you.
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What they look for
NTU asks for a research proposal, two referee reports, a resume, publications and test scores where applicable. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed.
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The fine print
The award is for one year at first and renewed on good progress, for up to 4 years for a PhD. There is no bond. Applications for 2027-2028 run from 1 November to 31 December 2026.
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How to apply
- 01Choose a supervisor and a PhD research programme at NTU.
- 02Submit the online application on NTU's graduate admissions portal between 1 November and 31 December 2026, with a research proposal and two referee reports.
- 03If shortlisted, attend the interview.
- 04Receive the scholarship outcome and admission offer by email.
Documents
- IdentificationRequired
- Education qualifications, with English translations if neededRequired
- Research proposalRequired
- Two referee reportsRequired
- ResumeRequired
- Research publicationsOptional
- Test scores where applicableOptional
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Timeline
- Applications for academic year 2027-20281 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Interviews and outcomeShortlisted candidates are interviewed, then notified by email with the admission offer
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Amounts
- Monthly stipend, international studentsS$4,300
- Conference allowanceUp to S$5,000 per financial year (April to March), under revision from April 2026
- Stipend for Singapore PRs / citizens, for comparisonS$4,800 / S$5,300 per month