There is no bond attached to the scholarship.
- The award is tenable for one year in the first instance and is renewable subject to good progress. The maximum period of the Scholarship is 4 years for PhD candidates, as determined by school as well as availability of research funding in each case.
| Citizenship |
Singapore Citizen1 |
Singapore Permanent Resident |
International Student2 |
Revised monthly stipend for students with effect from January 2026.
The stipend remains the same for existing students receiving higher stipend rates. |
| Monthly Stipend
|
S$5,300 |
S$4,800 |
S$4,300 |
| Other Allowances |
| Overseas Conference Allowance |
Up to S$4,000 per financial year
(April previous year to March current year) |
| Book Allowance |
Annual grant of S$500 |
| IT Allowance |
One time allowance of S$1,500 |
| Thesis Allowance |
One time allowance of S$600
It will be disbursed during the final year scholarship renewal. |
1Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a rate pegged to the prevailing employer’s contribution rate set by CPF, on top of the monthly stipend received.
2International Students must perform teaching/ laboratory supervision duties to fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Assistantship Programme (GAP). Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents may perform GAP at the discretion of the schools.
- This award also covers the annual tuition fee.
- Priority will be given for campus accommodation.
- Scholarship coverage and award terms are subject to change. The university reserves the right to vary the amount of the Award stipend at any time.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to candidates of all nationalities. However, preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs).
To be considered, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Highest Distinction) or equivalent.
- Applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree must provide official documentation from their current university confirming that they are on track to achieve Honours (Highest Distinction) or its equivalent.
