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Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship – Study in Singapore
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) offers fully-funded scholarships for foreign students interested to study in Singapore., Post a Comment
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The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) offers fully-funded scholarships for foreign students interested to study in Singapore. Read on below to know if you qualify for the opportunity.
Known as a prestigious and competitive scholarship program, NPGS is meant to encourage excellent graduates or final-year students to pursue a doctoral degree at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia’s top research universities.
Grantees of the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship will get funding for up to four years. Each Academic Year, up to 30 NPGS awards will be offered. Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholars will be the name given to the successful candidates.
**Application deadline:** November 30, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/nanyang-presidents-graduate-scholarship-study-in-singapore/#h-benefits-of-the-nanyang-president-s-graduate-scholarship)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/nanyang-presidents-graduate-scholarship-study-in-singapore/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply for Study in Singapore](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/nanyang-presidents-graduate-scholarship-study-in-singapore/#h-how-to-apply-for-study-in-singapore)
## Benefits of the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship
Lasting for up to four years, the scholarship entails fully-funded tuition fees at Nanyang Technological University. In addition, the following sums shall be allotted for additional expenses of the grantees:
- a monthly stipend of $3,000
- conference allowance of up to $4,000 per financial year
- one-time IT allowance of $1,500
- annual grant of $500 for journal subscription or book purchase
- thesis preparation allowance
Please note that priority shall be given to subsidized campus accommodation.
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## Eligibility Criteria
There is no restriction as to the nationality of candidates but, all things being equal preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
Applicants must have a First Class Honors degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level. If one has not yet completed their undergraduate degree program, they will need to furnish documentation from their university, stating that they are on track to get a First Class Honors degree or equivalent.
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## How to Apply for Study in Singapore
The application for Academic Year 2022-2023 (August 2022 and January 2023) will open from 01 October to 30 November 2021. Please head on over to their [application webpage](https://venus.wis.ntu.edu.sg/GOAL/OnlineApplicationModule/frmOnlineApplication.aspx?schlship=npgs) to start the process.
For more details about the program, head on over to the [official scholarship website](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/financialmatters/scholarships/npgs#Content_C014_Col00).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in Singapore
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship – Study in Singapore?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Singapore for the duration of the programme.
Is the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship – Study in Singapore fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.