Scholarship
Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship is an elite PhD award designed for top doctoral candidates globally. It is considered a gold standard for PhD funding in Singapore for students with an excellent research track record.
About this scholarship
Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) at phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition + SGD 4,300 – 5,300/month stipend + SGD 5,000 annual grant, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition + SGD 4,300 – 5,300/month stipend + SGD 5,000 annual grant. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to all nationalities. Must have First Class Honours (top 5% of the undergraduate group) and experience in published research.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- Award
- Full tuition + SGD 4,300 – 5,300/month stipend + SGD 5,000 annual grant
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20