The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is highly competitive and prominent scholarship scheme designed to support meritorious students. These students are graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards foremost research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia’s leading research universities.
Funding will be provided for around 4 years to NPGS awardees. There are around 30 NPGS awards which will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholars.
To qualify for a NPGS award, the candidate must have a First Class Honors degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level and applicants should also demonstrate excellent research abilities. The PhD research will be in any topic agreed between and chosen NTU supervisor within the research activities of NTU.
During the first year, the candidate will be expected to take relevant courses and to work towards passing the qualifying examination. In the event that this qualification is not met, there will be no conversion to a Masters degree for the NPGS awardees.
Stipend and allowances
The NPGS award terms are:
- Monthly stipend of S$3200
- Full support of tuition fees
- Conference allowance for two major overseas conferences in the 4-year period
- One-time IT allowance of S$1500
- Annual grant of S$500 for journal subscription or book purchase
- Thesis preparation allowance
- Priority for subsidized campus accommodation
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