NUS Research Scholarship 2026-2027 (Fully Funded)

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
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What the scholarship covers

Full waiver of tuition fees
Monthly stipend
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

  1. Apply for your graduate programme through NUS GradApp
  2. Indicate your interest in the NUS Research Scholarship in the admission application and complete the scholarship requirements shown there
  3. 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.

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Similar awards open to Nigerian students

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.