National University of Singapore is Offering PhD Scholarships With S$2,200 Monthly Stipend

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is currently offering PhD scholarships with a monthly stipend of S$2,200 for international students, including Pakistani students, who are admitted to the PhD in Public Policy program at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP). Applications for the upcoming intake, which will begin in August 2027, opened on 1 August 2026 and will close on 10 December 2026.

The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of S$2,200, which increases to S$2,700 after the student successfully passes the PhD Qualifying Examination. This stipend is available to Singapore Permanent Residents (S$2,400 per month) and Singapore Citizens (S$2,800 per month), both of whom also receive the S$500 increase after passing the Qualifying Examination. Singapore Citizens additionally receive Central Provident Fund contributions on top of their stipend.

The scholarship is awarded for a typical period of three years, although the total time for completing the PhD can extend up to five years, as the LKYSPP allows a maximum PhD candidature duration of five years. Eligible candidates must hold a relevant Master’s degree, have strong academic credentials, demonstrate a solid background in social sciences, and a clear interest in international affairs and public policy research. Preference is given to candidates with at least two years of relevant work experience.

Applicants must submit their PhD application through the NUS Graduate Admission System (GradApp) as part of their overall admission application. Along with the application, candidates must provide two academic referees who can attest to their academic ability, research potential, and suitability for doctoral study. Successful applicants usually have an IELTS score of around 7.0 or an equivalent TOEFL performance, though the University does not publish a strict minimum English-language score requirement.