Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
The Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship is NTU Singapore's premier, highly competitive scholarship for outstanding full-time PhD candidates in any discipline offered by the university.
The Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a prestigious doctoral scholarship offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. It is designed to attract outstanding graduates and final-year students from around the world who want to pursue full-time PhD study at NTU. The programme is widely regarded as one of NTU's elite graduate scholarships and supports research across disciplines offered by the university.
NPGS is intended for applicants with exceptional academic potential, strong research promise, and the ability to thrive in a rigorous doctoral environment. Reference postings indicate that it supports full tuition fees and provides a stipend, making it a fully funded route for doctoral study. Exact stipend amounts and detailed benefits can vary by intake or official terms, so applicants should confirm the latest scholarship conditions directly with NTU.
The scholarship is open to candidates of any nationality, although some postings note that preference may be given to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Applicants are generally expected to hold a very strong academic record, typically an Honours (Highest Distinction) degree or equivalent at bachelor's level. Final-year students may also be considered if they can provide official confirmation that they are on track to graduate with the required distinction.
NPGS can be used for PhD research at NTU in Singapore, including opportunities in areas such as computer science, mathematics, AI, neuroscience, cognitive science, engineering, and many other disciplines. Application is normally made through NTU's graduate admissions process, with scholarship consideration tied to admission to an eligible PhD programme. Applicants should prepare academic transcripts, degree certificates or expected-graduation proof, and any programme-specific materials required by the intended school or supervisor.
Because NPGS is highly competitive, students should review the latest NTU admission and scholarship guidance carefully and apply early for the relevant intake.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to outstanding applicants of any nationality for full-time PhD study at Nanyang Technological University. Reference postings indicate applicants should normally have an Honours (Highest Distinction) degree or equivalent at bachelor's level. Final-year students may apply if they can provide official proof that they are on track to achieve the required distinction. Preference may be given to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Programme-specific; some NTU PhD postings mention English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 100 for non-native speakers.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship.
