For outstanding overseas applicants, the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) 2026 offers a distinguished, fully financed PhD opportunity at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Along with living, IT, travel, book, and conference allowances worth up to $66,000 annually, it offers complete tuition coverage. The NPGS is intended for exceptional graduates or final-year students who are passionate about research and want to succeed in creative and significant academic work. Master’s programs are not eligible for this competitive program, which is only available to PhD candidates. This article includes information on eligibility requirements, benefits, required paperwork, and a detailed how-to for completing a compelling application.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Both international and Singaporean students are welcome.
- A Bachelor’s degree with Honors (Highest Distinction) or a comparable degree is required.
- Undergraduates in their last year may apply if they can demonstrate that they are on track to receive Honors (Highest Distinction) or its equivalent.
- Participation in the Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP), which entails teaching or laboratory supervision responsibilities, may be mandatory for international students.
Singapore is the host nation.
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Category: Research Fellowships | PhD Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships
Countries that qualify: Accepting applications from all nations
Benefits of Scholarships: Full Tuition Coverage | Annual Allowance of $66,000 | Travel Support | Book Allowance | Thesis and IT Grants
IELTS is not necessary for English proficiency.
Benefits :
Monthly Allowance:
- STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics): Up to S$5,000 for overseas students and S$6,700 for Singaporean citizens.
- SSH (Social Sciences & Humanities): Up to S$4,400 for students from Singapore and S$4,000 for those from other countries.
- Conference Allowance: Up to S$4,000 for each fiscal year.
- Book Allowance: S$500 per year.
- IT Allowance: S$1,500 one-time grant.
- Thesis Allowance: A S$600 one-time payment given during the last year.
- Tuition: Completely paid for the period of the scholarship.
- Accommodation: First dibs for on-campus housing subsidies.
- Scholarship Duration: If academic achievement is adequate, up to four years may pass.
Deadline: November 28, 2025
