2015-2016 Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship for Botswana Students

Application Deadline: November 30 2014

The 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 PhD atNanyang Technological University.

Eligibility criteria

• 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.
• You must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level
• 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

Coverage and award terms

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly stipend of $3,200 *
• Conference allowance up to S$4,000 per financial year (April previous year to March current year).
• One-time IT allowance of $1500
• Annual grant of $500 for journal subscription or book purchase
• Thesis preparation allowance
• Priority will be given for subsidised campus accommodation

* With effect from August 2012, the newly admitted studetns will receive the following monthly stipend

• Singapore Citizens – $3,300
• Singapore Permanent Residents – $3,200
• International students – $3,000

Application Procedure:

The application for Academic Year 2015-2016 (August 2015 and January 2016) will be open from 01 October to 30 November 2014.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship