The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship is a School of Public Policy Scholarship offered at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy PhD Scholarship offers a fully funded opportunity that includes a monthly stipend of $3,300 per month for selected Singaporean and international students.
Requirements
To be considered for the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy PhD Scholarship, you must:
- Be Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, or International Students
- Be intending to pursue any graduate programme at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
- Have at least 2 years of work experience
- Have an academic background in Social Science and a deep interest in international affairs.
- Possess a relevant Master’s degree.
Benefits
- Before passing the PhD Qualifying Examination, Singapore Citizens receive a monthly stipend of SGD S$2,800, while Singapore Permanent Residents receive SGD S$2,400, and International Students are awarded SGD S$2,200.
- After successfully passing the Qualifying Examination, the stipend increases to SGD S$3,300 for Singapore Citizens, SGD S$2,900 for Singapore Permanent Residents, and SGD S$2,700 for International Students.
- The award is typically granted for a duration of three years, providing stable financial support during the program.
Method of Application
- Applicants may apply for the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship within their admissions application through GradApp and fulfill additional scholarship application requirements stated there.
- Click the green button below to visit the program’s webpage and begin your application.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025.
