NTU President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)
Nanyang Technological University's premier PhD scholarship, funding all disciplines with a monthly stipend, conference allowance, and renewable annual funding for up to four years, open to all nationalities.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around December 31
Country
SingaporeAbout the NTU President's Graduate Scholarship
NTU's President's Graduate Scholarship funds outstanding PhD candidates across all disciplines at Nanyang Technological University, one of Singapore's top research universities. Beyond tuition and a monthly stipend, it includes an annual conference allowance, a one-time IT allowance, a book and journal grant, and a thesis allowance, renewable yearly for up to four years subject to satisfactory progress.
While Singaporeans and permanent residents receive some preference, the scholarship is genuinely open to all nationalities, requiring an Honours degree with Highest Distinction or equivalent.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Comprehensive funding covering conference travel, IT equipment, and research materials, not just tuition and stipend
Renewable annually for up to four years, covering a full PhD timeline
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Singapore
NTU is consistently ranked among the world's top young universities, with strong engineering, science, and business research programs.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply directly to your chosen NTU PhD program, indicating interest in NPGS
Advance through department review and an interview
Application Timeline
November 1
Applications Open
Around December 31
Deadline
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Have a strong, specific research proposal ready, since this is closely scrutinized in department review
Understand that while open to all nationalities, Singaporeans and permanent residents are given some priority in selection
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
Yes, all nationalities are eligible, though Singaporeans and permanent residents receive some preference in selection.
It is renewable annually for up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress, not an automatic guarantee regardless of performance.
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Applications open November 1 - get your documents ready now.
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