The National University of Singapore (NUS) offers President’s Graduate Fellowship for new and incoming Ph.D. candidates. Ph.D. candidates with exceptional promise or accomplishment in research may be eligible for this Fellowship program. Each semester the University selects a number of donor-funded Ph.D. candidates for the award. This year, the Lee Kong Chian and Jasmine scholarships fund the President’s Graduate Fellowship at the National University of Singapore.

The Fellowship is tenable for one year for the first time, and after that, the award may be subject to the awardee’s satisfactory progress. The University may renew the fellowship duration each semester at the University’s discretion for the maximum period of the Fellowship is four (4) years.

Please remember that the relevant Faculty or Department should nominate excellent Ph.D. applicants for consideration for the President’s Graduate Fellowship.

Important Details

Application Deadline: Advised by Department or Faculty

The outcome of Applications Date: October for admission in January 2024

Awarding Institution: The National University of Singapore (NUS)

Scholarship Location: Singapore

Scholarship Duration: 1 to 4 Years

Eligible Countries: International

Benefits of the President’s Graduate Fellowship

Awardees of the President’s Graduate Fellowship will benefit from the program for four years as follows:

• Monthly stipends:

• Tuition Fees Subsidies for four years
• One-off air travel cost for the one-way ticket of up to S$750 for economy class. Also, up to 20 kg of baggage per trip only for newly registered international students.
• From the AY2023-24 intake, President’s Graduate Fellowship recipients are eligible for the NUSGS Research Incentive Award, a supplement to this fellowship program. NUS Graduate School Research Incentive Award comprises the following items:

1. A monthly allowance for over four years
2. A one-time research allowance upon passing the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination in the 2nd year of Ph.D. candidature

You may be interested in the following opportunities, too:

The National University of Singapore Research Scholarships for 2024

NUS Ph.D. Scholarships in Data Science in Singapore for 2024

ACIS Scholarship for Ph.D. International Students in Singapore in 2024

Eligibilities and Criteria

The scholarships are open to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Applicants should have top performance in undergraduate or postgraduate studies
• They should have strong research potential in their respective fields based on the strength and originality of the research proposal.
• Strong ethical character and high potential to succeed in our Ph.D. program

How to Apply for NUS Research Scholarships?

Please remember that the relevant Faculty or Department should nominate excellent Ph.D. applicants for consideration for the President’s Graduate Fellowship.

The faculty or department will advise the candidates on the application procedures when the applicants are deemed eligible. For the President’s Graduate Fellowship with Lee Kong Chian Scholarship, preference goes to candidates who exhibit leadership ability and commitment to community service.

For updates on the President’s Graduate Fellowship, please communicate with the graduate division of the relevant faculty or school.

Please visit the website of the National University of Singapore (NUS) for detailed information about the President’s Graduate Fellowship.

Also, check the following opportunities:

A*STAR National Science Scholarship (PhD) for International Students in Singapore in 2024

Kotzen Scholarship at Simmons University in USA

Estonia Scholarship in International Relations and Diplomacy for ODA Nationals