Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is offering outstanding candidates worldwide a fully supported opportunity to pursue a full-time PhD in education-related disciplines through the NIE PhD Scholarship 2025. A monthly stipend of S$2,500 to S$2,700 is provided, along with complete tuition coverage. After passing the qualifying exam, there is an extra S$500 top-up. CPF contributions are also available to Singaporeans. Subject to satisfactory academic achievement, the scholarship is granted for a year and can be renewed every year for a maximum of four years.
Under the Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP), scholars must engage in research or teaching responsibilities. Candidates must hold another paid job or scholarship at the same time, and they must have at least a bachelor’s degree with second upper-class honors, ideally with a related master’s.
Research in a variety of areas, including curriculum studies, educational psychology, learning sciences, and arts education, is supported by the program. Before applying, candidates should get in touch with possible supervisors. The final application date is October 31, 2025, and applications must be filed through the NTU/NIE site. It is best to prepare in advance.
Host Country: Singapore
University: National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Opportunity Type: PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must possess a relevant master’s degree and at least a bachelor’s degree with second upper-class honors.
- must be submitting an application to the National Institute of Education (NIE) for full-time PhD study.
- ought to exhibit a solid intellectual foundation and an unwavering dedication to educational research.
- During the scholarship period, no paid work, fellowship, or other scholarship may be pursued.
- After completing the PhD, no service bond is needed.
Benefits:
- The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition each year.
- The monthly stipend amounts are determined by discipline and citizenship:
- Singaporean nationals: S$3,200 for social sciences and humanities (SSH) and S$3,500 for STEM
- S$2,800 (SSH) or S$3,100 (STEM) for permanent residents
- S$2,500 (SSH) or S$2,700 (STEM) for international students
Extra Advantages:
- CPF contributions are made by Singaporeans at the going rate set by their employers.
- Students who pass the PhD qualifying exam can get a top-up of up to S$500 per month (according to limits and limitations).
Deadline: 31 Jul, 2025
