Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship 2027-2028 for PhD in Singapore

The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a prestigious and highly competitive scholarship offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, to outstanding graduates and final-year students seeking to pursue a full-time PhD. The scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for talented individuals to advance their research careers at one of Asia’s leading research-intensive universities. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome, although preference is given to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.

About Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Nanyang Technological University is a leading public research university in Singapore, with approximately 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, business, science, medicine, humanities, arts, and social sciences. NTU is home to internationally recognized research institutes and centres dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and scientific discovery. Through its Smart Campus initiative, the university harnesses digital technologies and innovative solutions to enhance learning, research, campus life, and resource sustainability

Who can apply?

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants from around the world can submit their applications for the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship.
• Priority goes to applicants who hold Singaporean citizenship or Permanent Residents (PR)
• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Highest Distinction) or its equivalent to be eligible.
• Suppose the applicant has not yet completed their undergraduate degree program. In that case, they should provide documentation from their university indicating that they will soon receive an Honours (Highest Distinction) degree or equivalent.

Documents Required

All candidates for the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship should submit the following supporting documents:

• Passport/ Identification card (NRIC)
• One recent passport-sized color photograph
• Valid TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT/GATE Scores
• Degree Certification and Official Transcripts (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Two Academic Referees’ Reports
• Research proposal (if applicable)
• Resume (if applicable)
• Research publications (if applicable)

Note: For complete details of required documents, please visit the ‘How to Apply – Supporting Documents’ section by clicking this link.

Applicants from around the world can submit their applications for the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship.

NPGS comes with no conditions and bonds attached. The grant is initially valid for one year, which is extendable subject to satisfactory progress for the following year.

For PhD applicants, the maximum period of the Scholarship is four years, as defined by the school and the availability of research funding for each case. The benefits of the NPGS are as follows:

Monthly Stipend

STEM Disciplines

Singapore Citizen: S$6,700

Singapore PR: S$6,500 (CIS) / S$4,800 (Non-CIS)

International: S$6,300 (CIS) / S$4,600 (Non-CIS)

Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) Disciplines

Singapore Citizen: S$4,400

Singapore PR: S$4,200

International: S$4,000

Other Allowances

Conference: Up to S$4,000 per financial year

Books: S$500 annually

IT: One-time S$1,500

Thesis: One-time S$600 (final year)

The application procedure is entirely online and free of charge. Please enter the link below to start your scholarship application.

For applicants to the National Institute of Education (NIE), please apply directly through NIE’s website by the same deadline, as listed in the link below.

Apply By NIE

Please visit the official website of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) for details about the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship or read the FAQs at the bottom of the scholarship page.