The selection of candidates will take place once a year, in time for the start of the academic year in August. Up to 5 new Scholarships will be given each year. Not all Scholarships will be awarded unless there are candidates of sufficient merit.
The Scholarships are open to students of all nationalities who gain admission to any Ph.D. programme at the University. In keeping with the donor's wishes, the Scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded individuals showing exceptional promise who have an appropriate balance of intellect and character. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to 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 per ticket);
and
A one-off laptop allowance of S$1,500.
AWARD PERIOD
The award is tenable for 1 year in the first instance; but subject to 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 a personal essay and a record of co-curricular activities or community service. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview either in Singapore or their home country.
Application deadline: 15 November
Taken:
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