The selection of candidates will take place once a year, in time forthe start of the academic year in August. Up to 5 new Scholarships willbe given each year. Not all Scholarships will be awarded unless thereare candidates of sufficient merit.
The Scholarships are open to students of all nationalities who gainadmission to any Ph.D. programme at the University. In keeping with thedonor's wishes, the Scholarships will be awarded to well-roundedindivid uals showing exceptional promise who have an appropriate balanceof intellect and character. Scholarship recipients
are selected on thebasis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitmentto service.
AWARD AMOUNT
A monthly stipend of S$3,300;
Tuition, examination fees and other approved fees at NUS;
An annual book allowance of S$500;
A one-off air travel allowance of 2 return tickets of up to S$4,000(only for overseas students subject to a maximum of S$2,000 perticket); and A one-off laptop allowance of S$1,500.
AWARD PERIOD
The award is tenable for 1 year in the first instance; but subjectto the scholar's satisfactory progress, it may be renewed annually. The maximum period of award is 4 years.
BOND
No bond is required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Incoming Ph.D. candidates will have to indicate their interest in the Scholarship via the NUS Graduate Research Programme Application System
Apart from the other supporting documents required for Ph.D.admission, candidates interested in the Scholarship must also submit apersonal essay and a record of co-curricular activities or communityservice. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview eitherin Singapore or their home country.
Application deadline: 15 November
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