Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarships in Singapore for International Graduate and Final-year Students

Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarships (NPGS)

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: NTU Fund
Country to Study in: Singapore

Scholarship Description
The Nanyang Technological University funds the Nanyang President’s Graduate Doctoral Scholarship for international graduate or undergraduate final year students to study at Singapore.

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 doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia's leading research universities.

Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholars.

Eligibility
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.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country may apply. No restriction applies to the nationality of candidates.

Participating Institutions
Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

Fields of study
All courses offered at the university.

(The PhD research will be in any topic agreed between you and your chosen NTU supervisor within the research activities of NTU.)

Number of awards
Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year

Sponsorship duration
Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees

Scholarship benefits
The NPGS award terms are:

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

Method of Application
Applications open on 1 October, and usually run for a month. All interested applicants for the August 2015 or January 2016 intake should apply during this period.

Please refer to the admissions website for the respective school’s intakes. Only applications made through this website will be considered for the NPGS award. Normal applications through our admissions website will not be eligible for the NPGS award. (Applicants to SPMS and SBS can apply for NPGS via our online application portal during this period of time)

It is important to visit the official website (via link provided below) and carefully go through its 'How to Apply' section for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

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

PLEASE NOTE:
Failure to meet up with the eligibility criteria above will disqualify you from the NPGS award, in which case you may be considered for other NTU PhD research scholarships, subject to meeting their selection criteria.

During the first year, you will be expected to take relevant courses and to work towards passing the qualifying examination. In the event that this qualification is not met, there will be no conversion to a Masters degree for the NPGS awardees.

Upon passing the qualifying examination, NPGS awardees will be expected to undertake some undergraduate teaching (up to a limit of 10 hours per week). Awardees will be reimbursed if their teaching hours exceed what is required by the framework of their PhD training. Undergraduate teaching contributions will demand a high level of English language proficiency and you may be required to undertake English language courses as necessary in your first year.

Application Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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SINGA Doctoral Scholarships in Singapore for Postgraduate International Students Worldwide

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Course(s) Offered: Science, Engineering
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: A*STAR, NUS, and NTU
Country to Study in: Singapore

Scholarship Description
The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) scholarship supports PhD studies in the fields of Science and Engineering and is open to international students.

Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NUS or NTU.

SINGA is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to offer PhD training to be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU.

Eligibility
The following apply:

• The scholarship is open to all international students
• Graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
• Good skills in written and spoken English
• Good reports from academic referees

Eligible groups
Citizens of any nationality / country of the world

Participating Institutions
A*STAR Research Institutes;
National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore; AND
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore.

Fields of study
PhD fields in Science and Engineering. Research areas under the PhD Program fall broadly under two categories:

1. Biomedical Sciences and
2. Engineering and Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Applicants can pursue a PhD degree in any field of study for which they can demonstrate interest and capability. The PhD projects under SINGA are research based, not clinically based.

Number of awards
A total of 240 scholarships will be given to students from all over the world

Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the programme - the award covers a financial support for up to 4 years.

Scholarship benefits
The scholarships are valued as:

• Attractive monthly stipend over 4 years of PhD studies, which can support you comfortably. The stipend amount is SGD 24,000 annually, to be increased to SGD 30,000 after passing Qualifying Examination.
• Full support for tuition fees for 4 years of PhD studies.
• One-time SGD 1,000 Settling-in Allowance
• One-time Airfare Grant of SGD 1,500

Method of Application
Applicants will first need to fill in an online application form and submit it through the SINGA website (link to it is below). In the past, applicants were required to send hard copies of supporting documents via post, but these can now be uploaded during the online application.

Ensure that the information you provide during registration for an account in the application portal is accurate, as the information will be used for verification upon your first log-in.

Ensure that you apply for the correct scholarship – “Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)” – in the application portal after logging in.

Softcopies of the following supporting documents must be uploaded during your online application:
[A]. Compulsory:

• Identity card or Passport
• A recent passport-sized photo in JPEG/PNG format
• University Academic Transcripts (in English translation)
• Degree Scrolls (in English translation) or a letter of certification from the university on your candidature if your degree scroll has not yet been conferred.

[B]. Not compulsory but good to include (if available):

• GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results

Please note that you are NOT required to mail the hard copies of the above-mentioned documents to the SINGA Office.

Please check and ensure that all data you have entered in the online application form is correct and accurate before you submit the application. Amendments to the application will NOT be possible after it is submitted.

DEADLINES:
The annual deadline date for the next January class intake is 1 June of the previous year, and that for the next August class intake is 1 January of the same year.

The application deadline for August 2015 is 1 January 2015. Only applications with complete supporting documents submitted before or on 1 January 2015 (2359hrs GMT+8 SINGAPORE Time) will be processed.

PLEASE NOTE:
Only short-listed candidates will be notified within 10 weeks from the application closing date.

Estimated cost of living in Singapore:
Items	Per Student Per Month (SGD)
Food - University Canteens - Meals outside Campus	200 - 300 440 - 525
Accommodation - per person based on twin sharing	300 - 600
Transport Expenses (local)	100 - 150
Other Expenses (stationery, toiletries, laundry, recreation, etc)	300 - 500
Total Estimated Cost of Living	1,100 - 1,700

* 1 USD is about 1.4 SGD

For enquiries, you may contact:
Tel: (65) 6826 6111;
Fax: (65) 6777 1711;
Or, the online contact form.

Application Deadline: 1 January 2015
Open to International students: Yes

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Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships for Students of All Nationalities

Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Postgraduate (PhD)
Provider: Lee Foundation at NUS
Country to Study in: Singapore

Scholarship Description
The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships ("Scholarships") were established from donations received from the Lee Foundation and are the National University of Singapore (NUS) most prestigious scholarship awards for graduate students.

The scholarship is intended for students who would like to pursue PhD Programmes at the University. There is no bond required of this award.

Eligibility
The Scholarships are open to students of all nationalities who gain admission to any Ph.D. programme at the University. Applicants must have the following eligibility criteria:

• Have graduated with an undergraduate degree with first class or second-upper (or equivalent);
• Be an incoming new PhD student not currently matriculated;
• At the time of award of the Scholarship, must have been offered admission as a candidate for a full-time higher degree by research at NUS and;
• Students must be eligible for MOE Subsidy*.

* Please click here(pdf) for Eligibility Guidelines for MOE Subsidy

Selection criteria:
In keeping with the donor's wishes, the Scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded individuals showing exceptional promise who have an appropriate balance of intellect and character. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to service.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries of the world (i.e. all nationalities)

Participating Institution(s)
National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

Fields of study
Any Doctoral (PhD) programme offered at the NUS

Number of Awards
Up to five (5) new Scholarships will be given each year. Not all Scholarships will be awarded unless there are candidates of sufficient merit.

Sponsorship Duration
The award is tenable for one (1) year in the first instance; but subject to the scholar’s satisfactory progress, it may be renewed annually. The maximum period of award is four (4) years.

Scholarship benefits
Each Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship (“Scholarship”) will provide for the following:

• A monthly stipend of S$3,300;
• Tuition and Miscellaneous Student Fees at NUS;
• An annual book allowance of S$500;
• A one-off air travel allowance of 2 return tickets of up to S$4,000 (only for overseas students subject to a maximum of S$2,000 per return ticket on economy class and 20 kg baggage per trip); and
• A one-off laptop allowance of S$1,500.

Method of Application
Incoming Ph.D. candidates will have to indicate their interest in the Scholarship when they submit their application for admission. You may visit the Graduate Admission System at NUS.

Apart from the other supporting documents required for Ph.D. admission, candidates interested in the Scholarship must also submit a personal essay and a record of co-curricular activities or community service. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview either in Singapore or their home country.

The University reserves the right to terminate the Scholarship:

1. at any time without notice if the scholar's progress is not satisfactory, or there is misconduct by the scholar, including the provision of inaccurate or false information and the omission of material information in connection with the University’s offer of the Scholarship, or the scholar is in breach of any of the terms and conditions herein; or
2. at any time by giving 1 month's notice in writing to the scholar without assigning any reason.

Also, the scholar has the following rights:

• The scholar may terminate the Scholarship by giving 1 month's notice in writing.
• If the Scholarship ceases or is terminated for any reason whatsoever, the scholar shall only be entitled to a prorated amount of the monthly stipend up to the date of cessation or termination of the Scholarship, where the Scholarship ceases or terminates before the end of the month. If the full amount of the monthly stipend has already been paid to the scholar, then he/she must immediately refund the excess amount to the University.

DEADLINES:
The selection of candidates will take place twice a year, in time for the start of the academic year in August and January.

Deadline for online application - 22 November (for August intake) or 15 May (for January intake). Deadline for hardcopy application (form may be downloaded here) - 1 April (for August intake) and 1 September (for January intake)

PLEASE NOTE:
Successful candidates will be informed of the outcome of their applications sometime in May (for August intake) or October (January intake).

Successful applicants will be required to sign a letter of undertaking agreeing to observe the terms and conditions for the award of the Scholarship. A copy of the current terms and conditions can be accessed here(pdf).

The above information is subject to change at any time. For current information on the Scholarship, please contact the graduate division of the relevant Faculty or School.

Contact
If you encounter any problems regarding the application system, please contact the school: ccehelp@nus.edu.sg. For more, you may visit the university contact page.

Application Deadline: 22 November 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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INSEAD Goldman Sachs Scholarships for Postgraduate African Students (December 2015 class)

INSEAD Goldman Sachs Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Business & related fields
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: Goldman Sachs
Country to Study in: France, Singapore, U.A.E

Scholarship Description
The Goldman Sachs Scholarships for African Nationals at INSEAD is designed to give candidates from African countries access to world-class MBA education.

The scholarship winners will be allocated a Goldman Sachs mentor throughout the 10-month MBA programme.

Eligibility
The scholarship is open to all candidates from African countries studying at INSEAD on the Full-time MBA Programme.

Successful candidates must demonstrate their desire to work in Africa and explain why building business in Africa is important to them.

Selection Criteria:
The Goldman Sachs, the scholarship provider, is constantly looking for exceptional individuals with diverse backgrounds, work experiences and personal interests who have the talent, drive and dedication to enhance their team.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY African country are eligible to apply for this scholarship

Participating Institutions
INSEAD Business School. Campuses are located in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and Middle East (Abu Dhabi i.e. capital of United Arab Emirates).

Fields of Study
MBA masters level course programmes

Sponsorship Duration
The scholarship will last for a 10-month MBA programme.

Scholarship Benefits
Up to €15,000 per class will be awarded. The scholarship winners will be allocated a Goldman Sachs’ mentor throughout the MBA programme.

Method of Application
To apply for this MBA scholarship, you must complete the Application Form (link to it is below). All scholarship applications are online except where mentioned otherwise in the scholarship description.

To submit an application, first read the Scholarship Guide and get yourself registered.

Essay topic:

1. In 350-400 words, please demonstrate the business case for ethical standards from your perspective by giving examples of instances in your professional or personal life where you have seen the benefits of integrity and honesty in action.
2. What do you want to get out of INSEAD MBA programme and what do you intend to do after you graduate? (200 words)
3. In 150-200 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against expenditures).

DEADLINES:
Generally, deadlines are in February for the July Class (which starts in September), and in August for the December Class (which starts in January).

For the July 2015 Class, approved deadlines are as follows:

• Round 1: Applications Open 20 December 2013 AND close on 8 January 2014
• Round 2: Applications Open 14 January 2014 AND close 31 January 2014
• Round 3: Applications Open 14 April 2014 AND close 28 April 2014

For the December 15 Class:

• Round 1: Applications Open 25 April 2014 AND close 12 May 2014
• Round 2: Applications Open 27 June 2014 AND close 16 July 2014
• Round 3: Applications Open 5 September 2014 AND close 22 September 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
Applications must be complete and submitted by midnight Central European Time (GMT +1) on the day of deadline.

We regret we cannot accept any scholarship applications after the deadlines as the site will be closed. All scholarship applications will be reviewed after the deadline. There is no need to apply too early; just remain within the indicated time frame.

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-worth individuals.

INSEAD is a global graduate business school with campuses in Europe (Fontainebleau, France), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). INSEAD, widely considered to be one of the world's best business schools, offers various academic programmes including a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, a Master of Finance programme, a PhD in management programme, and several executive education programmes (including an executive MBA).

INSEAD MBA students and PhD candidates have the chance to study in three continents through a multi-campus structure and alliances with other institutions.

INSEAD also has reciprocal agreements with Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business and Kellogg School of Management to share career services. Alumni of the four schools have exclusive access to job opportunities databases of each other.

You may want to read through the INSEAD Africa Initiative.

Application Deadline: 12 May / 16 July / 22 September 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Women's Scholarships (up to €15000) for Outstanding Females Worldwide

IAF Women's Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Business, Administration, related fields
Course Level: Graduate (MBA)
Provider: INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF)
Country to Study in: France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi

Scholarship Description
The INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF), created in 1977, raises funds from alumni for INSEAD's development.

A significant portion is allocated to scholarships that will underwrite the breadth of diversity of INSEAD participants: country of origin, background, gender, etc.

The IAF Women's Scholarships support INSEAD's commitment to bring outstanding women professionals to the MBA Programme and to increase representation of women in leadership positions in the business community.

Some 10 to 15 awards are made per class and most are allocated at the time of admission based on merit.

Eligibility
INSEAD seeks bright, dynamic and motivated women who are making significant achievements in their professional and/or personal lives.

Merit scholarships will be awarded to recognize these outstanding women. Their financial situation may also be taken into consideration.

Eligible groups
Female citizens of ANY country of the world

Participating Institutions
INSEAD Business School -- in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi).

Fields of study
Masters level course programs in Business Administration (i.e. MBA)

Number of awards
Every year, some 10 to 15 awards are made per class

Sponsorship duration
Award covers the whole period of the program study

Scholarship benefits
The value of the scholarship award is up to € 15,000 (in the past, awards ranged between € 5,000 to € 15,000)

Method of Application
To be considered for these scholarships please submit your application on line before the specified deadlines. See deadline dates below.

Candidates will also be considered for the INSEAD Judith Connelly Delouvrier Scholarships.

You will also be required to submit an essay. The Essay topic:

1. In approximately 350 words please answer the following questions: Women are still not equally represented in the business world. What can be done about this? What have you contributed to date to address this issue, and what do you expect to contribute in the future?
2. In approximately 150-200 words explain why a women's scholarship at INSEAD would be important to you and outline any factors that you feel would distinguish you from other candidates.
3. What amount of award do you consider appropriate? Discuss. (approximately 150 words)

It is important to see the INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Women's Scholarship(s) page on the official website (link to official website is found below).

DEADLINES:
Each year, the submission of applications is for 2 classes -- July class (starts in September) and December class (starts in January).

For the July 2015 class, application submissions for Round 1 OPENS 20th December 2013 and CLOSES 8th January 2014; while Round 2 applications OPEN 14 January 2014 and CLOSES 31 January 2014.

For the December 15 Class, application submissions for Round 1 OPENS 25th April 2014 and CLOSES 12th May 2014; while Round 2 applications OPEN 27th June 2014 and CLOSES 16th July 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
INSEAD is one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools. With campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and Abu Dhabi, INSEAD’s business education and research spans three continents.

In addition to INSEAD’s programmes on the three campuses, INSEAD participates in academic partnerships with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia & San Francisco); the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University near Chicago, and Johns Hopkins University/SAIS in Washington DC.

In Asia, INSEAD partners with Tsinghua University in Beijing and China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).

INSEAD is a founding partner in the multidisciplinary Sorbonne University created in 2012, and also partners with Fundação Dom Cabral in Brazil.

Application Deadline: 12 May / 16 July 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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France, Singapore, UAE: INSEAD Bischoff Scholarship for Countries of Southern Africa and South-East Asia

INSEAD Bischoff Family Endowed Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: MBA
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: The Bischoff Family Organization
Country to Study in: France, Singapore, UAE

Scholarship Description
The Bischoff Family established an endowed scholarship, the INSEAD Bischoff Family Endowed Scholarship, to support future participants from southern Africa and South-East Asia who demonstrate both merit and financial need.

Candidates from countries bordering South Africa (as well as Mauritius) and from South-East Asian countries (except for Korea and Japan) are eligible.

The Bischoff family has a long-standing relationship with INSEAD and strong links to both of these regions: Sir Win Bischoff attended the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and has worked extensively in South-East Asia; Christopher Bischoff (MBA '00D) and his brother Charles were both born in Hong Kong and have worked in the region.

Eligibility
Candidates admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme from these two regions who stand out in terms of previous academic achievement and who require financial assistance.

Eligible groups
Citizens of countries of Southern Africa (including Mauritius); AND South-East Asia (except for Korea and Japan)

Participating Institutions
INSEAD Business School.

INSEAD campuses are located in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and Middle East (Abu Dhabi i.e. capital of United Arab Emirates).

Fields of study
MBA masters level course programmes

Number of awards
Not specified by the sponsors

Sponsorship duration
This is a ONE-TIME financial award toward your MBA masters tuition

Scholarship benefits
The amount of the award is €10,000

Method of Application
To be considered for this scholarship, you must complete the Need-based Scholarship application and also answer an essay question. Please visit the official website for more.

All scholarship applications are online except where otherwise mentioned in the scholarship description.

To submit an application, first read the Scholarship Guide and get yourself registered. It is important to carefully read through this "Scholarship Guide" for detailed information on how to apply.

DEADLINES:
For the July 2016 Class, approved deadlines are as follows:

• Round 1: Applications Open: 27 October 2014 AND Deadline: 10 November 2014
• Round 2: Applications Open: 15 December 2014 AND Deadline: 30 December 2014
• Round 3: Applications Open: 16 February 2015 AND Deadline: 2 March 2015

For the December 2016 Class, approved deadlines are as follows:

• Round 1: Applications Open: 6 April 2015 AND Deadline: 20 April 2015
• Round 2: Applications Open: 1 June 2015 AND Deadline: 16 June 2015
• Round 3: Applications Open: 27 July 2015 AND Deadline: 12 August 2015

Applications must be complete and submitted by midnight Central European Time (GMT +1) on the day of deadline.

PLEASE NOTE:
INSEAD regrets it cannot accept any scholarship applications after the deadlines.

All scholarship applications will be reviewed right after the deadline.

INSEAD is a global graduate business school with campuses in Europe (Fontainebleau, France), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). INSEAD, widely considered to be one of the world's best business schools, offers various academic programmes including a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, a Master of Finance programme, a PhD in management programme, and several executive education programmes (including an executive MBA).

INSEAD MBA students and PhD candidates have the chance to study in three continents through a multi-campus structure and alliances with other institutions.

INSEAD also has reciprocal agreements with Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business and Kellogg School of Management to share career services. Alumni of the four schools have exclusive access to job opportunities databases of each other.

You may want to read through the INSEAD Africa Initiative.

Application Deadline: 2 March / 20 April / 16 June / 12 August 2015
Open for International Students: Yes

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