LKY-STEP Award (NTU & Partner Universities): 2025 Profile
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Q: What does LKY-STEP Award (NTU & Partner Universities): 2025 Profile cover?
A: A bond-free award for polytechnic graduates entering local universities—funding, eligibility, and how to strengthen your LKY-STEP application.
TL;DR\ The LKY-STEP Award recognises polytechnic Diploma with Merit graduates heading to local universities. The tuition/allowance package is bond-free; confirm the latest figures and application steps with your university’s admissions portal.
Compare it with other bond-free transition awards (e.g., SMU Global Impact, NUS Donor-funded scholarships) inside our Scholarship Matcher before you lock in your polytechnic recommendations.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application cycle closed (last checked 30 Nov 2025)
- Official Portal: MOE awards & scholarships (universities run their own LKY-STEP application capture)
- Who It Targets: Singaporean or PR polytechnic graduates matriculating into NTU, NUS, SMU, SUTD, SIT, or SUSS
- Eligibility: Diploma with Merit (or equivalent), strong CCA/leadership track record, and dedication to continuous learning
- Bond: None—the award emphasises contribution and upgrading rather than service obligations
Funding & Development Pathway
- Financial package: Bond-free package; check your university’s LKY-STEP page for the current tuition/allowance details.
- University support: Award holders may access mentoring, workshops, or community programmes at their universities—verify with your school.
- Alumni network: Scholars join the STEP community of leaders advocating lifelong learning and public service.
Application Timeline & Selection Flow
- Submit via partner university: Applications typically open alongside university admissions; provide academic and leadership records per your school’s instructions.
- Shortlisting: Strong profiles move forward based on academic merit and community impact.
- Panel interviews: Discuss personal growth, service aspirations, and plans to continue upskilling.
- Award notification: Recipients receive the tuition/allowance package and any programme expectations.
Preparation Playbook
- Highlight polytechnic achievements:
