The NUS Research Scholarship funds research master's and PhD students of any nationality at the National University of Singapore with a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. International PhD students receive SGD 3,000 a month, rising by SGD 500 after the qualifying examination. It sets no nationality restriction,...
Offered by National University of Singapore (NUS Graduate School)Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Extra SGD 500 a month after passing the PhD Qualifying Examination
In Nigerian terms
The award's terms mention an upper second (2:1) degree. On a Nigerian transcript that is written as Second Class Upper. Check the exact minimum on the provider's page.
For Nigerian applicants
Nigeria is named in this award's own eligibility text, so a Nigerian passport is not a barrier here. This is phd & doctoral funding, so you would be applying with M.Sc, M.A, MBA or M.Phil. An English test (TOEFL) is mentioned in the requirements. Many Nigerian graduates are waived on a medium-of-instruction letter, but that is the university's decision, not the award's — confirm it before booking.
About the scholarship
The NUS Research Scholarship funds research master's and PhD students of any nationality at the National University of Singapore with a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. International PhD students receive SGD 3,000 a month, rising by SGD 500 after the qualifying examination.
Scholarship summary
Level of study: Master's (Research), PhD
Provider: National University of Singapore (NUS Graduate School)
Study in: Singapore
Deadline: August intake and January intake — deadlines are set by each faculty
Value: International students: SGD 3,000 a month (PhD) or SGD 2,900 a month (Master's by research); PhD stipend rises by SGD 500 a month after the Qualifying Examination (rates from 1 January 2026)
Duration: Up to 4 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master's by research), renewed each semester
Language: English — TOEFL or IELTS may be submitted by non-native speakers
Fields: Any NUS graduate research programme
Eligible countries: Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, All International Students
What the scholarship covers
Full waiver of tuition fees
Monthly stipend
Extra SGD 500 a month after passing the PhD Qualifying Examination
Who can apply
Admission to a PhD or Master's (Research) programme at NUS
An undergraduate degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper division) or equivalent — on a Nigerian transcript, Second Class Upper
A good GPA in a relevant bachelor's or master's degree
A statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and a comprehensive CV
International scholars must meet the requirements of the Graduate Assistantship Programme
Scholars must live in Singapore during the award and may not hold another scholarship or job without NUS approval
How to apply
Apply for your graduate programme through NUS GradApp
Indicate your interest in the NUS Research Scholarship in the admission application and complete the scholarship requirements shown there
Check your faculty's website for the application deadline for the August or January intake
Information checked on the official website on 17 September 2026. Confirm the current call there before applying.
Ready to apply
Apply on nusgs.nus.edu.sg
Check the current call before you start — terms change between cycles.
Details quoted from the award's published terms, last reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Deadlines and amounts change between cycles — confirm on the official website before you apply.
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