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Research Scholarship at National University of Singapore 2026

Awarded by National University of Singapore (NUS)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition fee + Monthly stipend

Eligible Courses

Arts, Social Science

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Provider

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Last Verified On

16 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The NUS Research Scholarship is awarded to exceptional graduate students pursuing research leading to a higher degree at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The scholarship includes a monthly stipend and a subsidy for tuition fees.

Eligibility Criteria for NUS Research Scholarship:

  • Applicants can be of any nationality.
  • Applicants must have graduated with at least Second Class Honours (Upper division) / Honours (Distinction) or equivalent in their undergraduate degree.
  • Applicants must have received an offer of admission or already be admitted to a full-time graduate research program at NUS.
  • Candidates must be eligible for MOE Subsidy.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must submit an online application. The application should include the following components:

  • Copy of Singapore NRIC or citizenship certificate/re-entry permit for Singapore citizens or Singapore PRs
  • Copy of Passport page showing nationality and personal details for International applicants
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's certificate or degree scroll (with English translation if applicable)
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree transcript/result slip (with English translation if applicable)
  • TOEFL/IELTS scoresheet (if any)
  • GRE scoresheet (if any) 
  • Recommendations from two academic referees.
  • Research proposal etc.

The candidates must submit any other supporting documents as and when requested by the university

Value of the NUS Research Scholarship:

Selected candidates are awarded the following benefits:

  • Full tuition fee subsidy,
  • Monthly Stipend (Economics and History)
    • Singapore citizen -                      SGD 3,500 (PhD); SGD 3,500 (Master's) 
    • Singapore permanent resident - SGD 3,100 (PhD); SGD 2,700 (Master's)
    • International student -                SGD 2,700 (PhD); SGD 2,600 (Master's)
  • Monthly Stipend (other FASS departments)
    • Singapore citizen -                      SGD 3,200 (PhD); SGD 3,200 (Master's) 
    • Singapore permanent resident - SGD 2,800 (PhD); SGD 2,400 (Master's)
    • International student -                SGD 2,500 (PhD); SGD 2,300 (Master's)
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at National University of Singapore (NUS). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Research Scholarship at National University of Singapore 2026 is 01 Nov, 2026.
  • Research Scholarship at National University of Singapore 2026 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Research Scholarship at National University of Singapore 2026 is offered for Arts, Social Science.
  • Research Scholarship at National University of Singapore 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Research Scholarship at National University of Singapore 2026 is offered by National University of Singapore (NUS).
  • Research Scholarship at National University of Singapore 2026 covers Full Funding, Tuition fee + Monthly stipend.