Nanyang International Scholarships 2027 in Singapore (Fully Funded)

The Nanyang International Scholarships 2027 present a premier opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in Singapore at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Ranked among the top institutions globally, NTU offers fully funded financial awards across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral (PhD) degree programs. These scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, accommodation allowances, travel grants, and computer stipends for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Scholarship Overview

Host Country	Singapore
Host Institution	Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Degree Levels	Undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral (PhD)
Scholarship Coverage	Fully Funded (Tuition, Monthly Stipend, Airfare, Accommodation)
Eligible Nationalities	All International Applicants
Application Deadlines	1 December 2026 – 31 December 2026 (Varies by track)

Designation

Recipients of the awards will hold one of the following academic designations depending on their study program and scheme:

• Nanyang Scholar (Undergraduate Degree Candidates)
• Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholar (PhD Candidates)
• NTU Research Scholar (Master’s by Research & PhD Scholars)
• SINGA Awardee (Singapore International Graduate Award Fellows)

Location

The program takes place at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), situated in Singapore. Established in 1981, NTU is the country’s second-oldest research institution, currently ranked 1st in Singapore and 13th globally according to the QS World University Rankings.

Research Area and Available Majors

Scholarships are open to candidates across all academic disciplines and major fields available at NTU, including:

• Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
• Business Administration and Accountancy
• Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
• Biological Sciences and Biomedical Fields
• Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Programs

Scholarship Description and Financial Coverage

The Nanyang International Scholarship initiative includes four main funding schemes:

1. Nanyang Scholarship (Undergraduate)

• Full coverage of tuition fees.
• Annual living allowance of S$6,500.
• Annual accommodation allowance of up to S$2,000.
• One-time travel grant up to S$5,000.
• One-time computer allowance of S$1,750.

2. Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (PhD)

• Complete tuition fee waiver.
• Monthly living stipend.
• Conference attendance allowance.
• IT equipment allowance and annual grant for journals or books.
• Thesis preparation allowance.

3. NTU Research Scholarship (Master’s / PhD)

• Full tuition fee waiver.
• Monthly living stipend (with an additional S$500 per month for PhD scholars upon passing qualifying exams).

4. Singapore International Graduate Award – SINGA (PhD)

• Full tuition fee waiver.
• Monthly stipend ranging from S$2,000 to S$2,500.
• One-time airfare grant up to S$1,500.
• One-time settling-in allowance up to S$1,000.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following general entry requirements:

• Eligible Nationalities: Open to international students worldwide.
• Undergraduate Requirements: Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification, exhibit outstanding academic transcripts, demonstrate leadership capacity, and showcase active extracurricular involvement.
• Master’s Requirements: Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• PhD Requirements: Applicants must hold a recognized Master’s degree or a high-honors Bachelor’s degree for direct entry, along with a strong research background.
• General Conditions: Good physical and mental health, high proficiency in English writing and communication, and commitment to full-time study without holding concurrent awards or external paid employment.

How to Apply

Applicants must register and submit their applications online through the appropriate NTU admissions portal:

• For Undergraduate Applicants: Complete your application directly through the NTU Undergraduate Admissions portal. Ensure you upload your 300-word personal statement, recent passport photograph, and referee evaluation.
• For Master’s and PhD Applicants: Submit your candidate profile and research proposal through the NTU Graduate Admissions portal. Prepare scanned copies of your passport, official academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, and recommendation letters beforehand.

Last Date to Apply

Key application deadlines for the 2027 intakes are as follows:

• Nanyang Scholarship (Undergraduate): 1 December 2026
• Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): 1 December 2026
• Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship: 31 December 2026
• NTU Research Scholarship: Refer to specific faculty intake deadlines listed on the graduate portal.