What the award provides
Annual tuition fee, S$4,300 monthly stipend for international students (rate from January 2026), overseas conference allowance up to S$5,000 per financial year, S$500 annual book allowance, S$1,500 one-time IT allowance and S$600 thesis allowance.
Who may be eligible
Outstanding graduates or final-year students applying for a full-time PhD. Applicants need an Honours (Highest Distinction) bachelor’s degree or equivalent. International award holders undertake teaching/laboratory supervision through the Graduate Assistantship Programme. Pakistani applicants should confirm that their nationality and programme are eligible under the current terms.
How to apply
Apply for a full-time PhD through the relevant NTU school and indicate scholarship interest as directed by the school. Check the school’s admission round and scholarship dates because application periods can differ. Outcomes are communicated with admission offers.
Current status
All nationalities are eligible. The scholarship is renewable subject to good progress, up to four years. NTU says the 2027–28 application period will be announced in due course. Check the linked official page for current dates before applying.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Annual tuition fee, S$4,300 monthly stipend for international students (rate from January 2026), overseas conference allowance up to S$5,000 per financial year, S$500 annual book allowance, S$1,500 one-time IT allowance and S$600 thesis allowance.
Other verified benefits
Priority for campus accommodation|Graduate Assistantship Programme duties for international award holders
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Costs not explicitly listed in the official award terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Outstanding graduates or final-year students applying for a full-time PhD. Applicants need an Honours (Highest Distinction) bachelor’s degree or equivalent. International award holders undertake teaching/laboratory supervision through the Graduate Assistantship Programme.
Outstanding graduates or final-year students applying for a full-time PhD. Applicants need an Honours (Highest Distinction) bachelor’s degree or equivalent. International award holders undertake teaching/laboratory supervision through the Graduate Assistantship Programme.
Eligible countries
all nationalities
Language requirements
Meet the selected degree programme’s published language requirements.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- Research proposal
- English test certificate
- CV or résumé
What should you do next?
- Apply for a full-time PhD through the relevant NTU school and indicate scholarship interest as directed by the school. Check the school’s admission round and scholarship dates because application periods can differ. Outcomes are communicated with admission offers.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)?
Outstanding graduates or final-year students applying for a full-time PhD. Applicants need an Honours (Highest Distinction) bachelor’s degree or equivalent. International award holders undertake teaching/laboratory supervision through the Graduate Assistantship Programme. Check the current official terms and confirm your programme and intake qualify. Meeting the general description does not guarantee an award; selection may be competitive or based on financial need.
What does the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) cover?
Annual tuition fee, S$4,300 monthly stipend for international students (rate from January 2026), overseas conference allowance up to S$5,000 per financial year, S$500 annual book allowance, S$1,500 one-time IT allowance and S$600 thesis allowance. The official award terms define the precise benefits and exclusions. Do not assume it covers living expenses, travel or insurance unless those are explicitly listed for your award and academic year.
How do I apply for the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)?
Apply for a full-time PhD through the relevant NTU school and indicate scholarship interest as directed by the school. Check the school’s admission round and scholarship dates because application periods can differ. Outcomes are communicated with admission offers. Recheck the official page before applying because dates, required documents and application routes can change between academic cycles.