Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) for 2025/2026

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Nov 24

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore is offering the prestigious Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) for the academic year 2025-2026!

Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship

Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)

This fully funded scholarship program targets outstanding graduates and final-year students aspiring to pursue a PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), Social Science & Humanities (SSH), and Computing & Information Sciences (CIS) disciplines.

The application window for the August 2025 and January 2026 intakes will be open from October 1 to December 31, 2024. Applicants to the National Institute of Education (NIE) should apply directly through NIE’s website during the same period.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to all nationalities, with priority given to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
  • Applicants must hold or be on track to achieve a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at the bachelor’s level.
  • Ongoing students must provide official documentation confirming their trajectory toward a First Class Honours degree.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Recipients are not obligated to work in Singapore after graduation.
  • Duration: Initially awarded for one year, renewable annually for up to four years based on satisfactory academic progress.

Monthly Stipend:

  • Singapore Citizens: S$4,000
  • Singapore Permanent Residents: S$3,800
  • International Students: S$3,500

Enhanced Stipends for STEM and CIS Fields:

  • STEM: S$6,700 (Citizens/PR), S$6,500 (International)
  • CIS: S$6,300 (Citizens/PR), S$6,100 (International)
  • Non-CIS: S$6,000 (Citizens/PR), S$5,800 (International)

Additional Allowances:

  • Conference: Up to S$4,000 per year
  • Book: S$500 annually
  • IT: One-time S$1,500 for computer purchase
  • Thesis: One-time S$600 in the final year

Application Process

Applicants must provide the documents below:

  • Resume
  • Educational certificates and transcripts
  • Test scores (GRE, IELTS, etc.)
  • Recommendation letters
  • It’s highly recommended to identify a potential supervisor before applying, although the School can appoint one based on research interests if necessary.
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Official website: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/financialmatters/scholarships/npgs#Content_C018_Col00

Application Timing

Start preparing well before the October 1 opening date. Gathering documents, securing recommendations, and crafting a compelling research proposal takes time.

Beyond academic credentials, be prepared to discuss your research ideas, motivation for pursuing a PhD, and why NTU is your chosen institution during potential interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Language Requirements?

For international students, if English was the medium of instruction in previous studies, a waiver letter from the home university can be obtained. Otherwise, valid GRE/GMAT scores are required for non-graduates of Singapore Autonomous Universities, unless specified otherwise by the School.

Who is eligible for the program?

The NPGS is exclusively for PhD programs and does not extend to Master’s degrees.

Will physical certificates be offered to certify the awarding of the NPGS to the awardees?

Physical certificates are not issued. Successful candidates receive an official NPGS award letter after a final university-level interview.

When will the results be announced?

Results are typically released 3 to 6 weeks after individual interviews.

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