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Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships
Full tuition, a monthly stipend above the standard research rate, plus allowances for books, a computer and conference travel
- Funder
- National University of Singapore
- Level
- Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship is among NUS's most prestigious doctoral awards, reserved for the university's very strongest PhD admits across all disciplines.
It carries an enhanced stipend and full fee coverage with no teaching obligation attached to the funding, freeing scholars to concentrate on research at Asia's leading research university.
🗓️ Deadline
Considered with PhD admission — apply by the research intake deadlines, typically May/June and November
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying for or newly admitted to a full-time NUS PhD programme
- Exceptional academic record — typically first-class honours or the equivalent
- Strong research potential evidenced by proposals, publications or references
- Open to all nationalities
- Candidates are typically nominated by their faculty rather than applying directly
How to apply
- Submit a strong NUS PhD application by the research intake deadline
- Indicate interest in scholarships within the graduate application
- Faculties nominate top candidates for the Lee Kong Chian award
- Interviews may be conducted for shortlisted nominees
- Unsuccessful nominees are typically still considered for the NUS Research Scholarship
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A global education and business hub with world-top universities close to home. Post-study work: Work pass with a qualifying job offer.
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Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships cover?
Full tuition, a monthly stipend above the standard research rate, plus allowances for books, a computer and conference travel. The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship is among NUS's most prestigious doctoral awards, reserved for the university's very strongest PhD admits across all disciplines.
Who is eligible for the Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Applying for or newly admitted to a full-time NUS PhD programme; Exceptional academic record — typically first-class honours or the equivalent; Strong research potential evidenced by proposals, publications or references; Open to all nationalities; Candidates are typically nominated by their faculty rather than applying directly. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships deadline?
Considered with PhD admission — apply by the research intake deadlines, typically May/June and November. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.