The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships
("Scholarships") were established from donations received from the
Lee Foundation and are the University's most prestigious scholarship awards for
graduate students.
The selection of candidates will take place twice a year, in
time for the start of the academic year in August and January. Up to 5 new
Scholarships will be given each year. Not all Scholarships will be awarded
unless there are candidates of sufficient merit.
Eligibility
The Scholarships are open to students of all nationalities
who gain admission to any Ph.D. programme at the University. In keeping with
the donor's wishes, the Scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded
individuals showing exceptional promise who have an appropriate balance of
intellect and character. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of
demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to service.
Scholarship value
A monthly stipend of S$3,300;
Tuition, examination fees and other approved fees at NUS;
An annual book allowance of S$500;
A one-off air travel allowance of 2 return tickets of up to
S$4,000 (only for overseas students subject to a maximum of S$2,000 per
ticket); and
A one-off laptop allowance of S$1,500.
Application Procedure
Incoming Ph.D. candidates will have to indicate their
interest in the Scholarship when they submit their application for admission.
Apart from the other supporting documents required for Ph.D.
admission, candidates interested in the Scholarship must also submit a personal
essay and a record of co-curricular activities or community service.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview either in Singapore or
their home country.
Further scholarship details can be found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships-lkc.php
