Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship

rThe Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia's leading research universities. Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees.

Number of awards
Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President's Graduate Scholars

Minimum qualifications
To qualify for a NPGS award, you must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor's level and applicants should also demonstrate excellent research abilities. The PhD research will be in any topic agreed between you and your chosen NTU supervisor within the research activities of NTU. At the time of application, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent. Failure to do so will disqualify you from the NPGS award, in which case you may be considered for other NTU PhD research scholarships, subject to meeting the selection criteria. For other requirements on Test scores, please visit: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Research/Pages/default.aspx

Stipend and allowances
The NPGS award terms are:
a) Monthly stipend of S$3200
b) Full support of tuition fees
c) Conference allowance for two major overseas conferences in the 4-year period
d) One-time IT allowance of S$1500
e) Annual grant of S$500 for journal subscription or book purchase
f) Thesis preparation allowance
g) Priority for subsidised campus accommodation

Nationality
There is no restriction as to the nationality of candidates but, all things being equal preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents

How to Apply?
The application for Aug 09 intake is now open from 1 Nov 08 to 31 Jan 09. Please click here to apply.
Please note that NPGS applications with full supporting documents must reach the Graduate Studies Office by 31 Jan 09. We regret that late applications will not be considered.
For more information http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/NPGS/the+award/default.htm

Source: Nanyang Technological University