Nanyang Technological University (NTU) provides fully funded scholarships for outstanding graduate students through its President’s Graduate Scholarship.

Benefits:

Full tuition waiver
Monthly stipend: S$3,000 (PhD)
Conference and book allowances
Settling-in and travel grants

Eligibility:

Excellent academic results
Bachelor’s degree with first-class honors or equivalent
IELTS/TOEFL may be required

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Am I eligible to apply?

Must hold, or be on track to obtain, a Honours (Highest Distinction) or equivalent at the bachelor’s level. Open to all nationalities, with preference given to Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Applicants should apply for a PhD programme only—Master’s students are not eligible

What is the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)?

NPGS is NTU’s most prestigious PhD scholarship. It is awarded by the University President to exceptional graduates or final-year students who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence, research potential, and leadership qualities. It supports full-time doctoral study at NTU Singapore.

Am I eligible to apply?

Must hold, or be on track to obtain, a Honours (Highest Distinction) or equivalent at the bachelor’s level.
Open to all nationalities, with preference given to Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
Applicants should apply for a PhD programme only—Master’s students are not eligible

When is the application period for Academic Year 2025–2026?

NTU general application opens 1 June 2025 and closes 31 July 2025 for the January 2026 intake.
For NIE (National Institute of Education) PhD applicants: 5 May–24 July 2025.

What documents are required in the application?

Typical supporting documents include:

Academic transcripts and degree certificate (or proof of pending distinction).
Resume/CV.
Research proposal (if applicable).
Two academic recommendation letters.
Test scores (IELTS/TOEFL; GRE/GMAT/GATE for non‑Singapore autonomous university graduates).
Passport/ID and recent passport‑size photo

Is English or GRE/GMAT required?

If your prior education was not conducted in English, TOEFL or IELTS (e.g., IELTS 6.5) is required.
GRE/GMAT (or GATE for Indian applicants) is required unless you graduated from a Singapore autonomous university such as NTU, NUS, SMU, SUTD, SIT, or SUSS.

Do I need a supervisor before applying?

It is highly recommended to contact a potential supervisor before applying. If you haven’t secured one, the School may assign a supervisor based on your research interests

What does the scholarship cover?

NPGS provides:

Full tuition fee waiver.
Monthly stipend for up to 4 years:
- CIS disciplines: up to S$6,700 (S‑citizens), S$6,300 (international).
- SSH disciplines: around S$4,400 (S‑citizens), lower for non‑CIS.
Conference allowance: up to S$4,000 per financial year.
Book allowance: S$500/year.
IT allowance: one-time S$1,500.
Thesis allowance: one-time S$600 in final year.
Priority for subsidised on‑campus housing.
Singapore Citizens also receive CPF contributions on top of the monthly stipend

Is there a scholarship bond or service obligation?

No bond is attached. You may be required to perform Graduate Assistantship Programme duties (e.g., teaching or lab supervision) if you’re a non‑Singapore international student; for citizens/PR, GAP participation depends on the school’s discretion—but not mandatory.

When and how are results announced?

Results are typically released 3–6 weeks after final university-level interviews. Successful applicants receive an official NPGS award letter (physical certificates are not issued) via email, alongside the PhD admission offer

Can I renew the scholarship beyond the first year?

Yes, the initial award is for one year. It is renewable annually, subject to good academic and research progress, up to a maximum of four years, depending on school-level funding support.