LKY-STEP Award (NTU & Partner Universities): 2026 Profile
Study guideUpdated 11 May 2026
At a glance
Sponsor: Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship FundBond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
Q: What does LKY-STEP Award (NTU & Partner Universities): 2026 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 This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
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: AY2026/27 applications run from 11 May 2026 to 2 June 2026; NTU is the secretariat for this cycle
- Official Portal: Start from NTU's current LKY-STEP page and cross-check MOE's awards listing or your university's official LKY-STEP page:
- Who It Targets: Polytechnic graduates matriculating into partner local autonomous universities (check the university page for the current list and any citizenship/PR requirements).
- Eligibility: Criteria vary by partner university; use the university’s LKY-STEP page for the current academic/CCA requirements and any course restrictions.
- Bond: None-the award emphasises contribution and upgrading rather than service obligations
Funding & Development Pathway
- Financial package: One-off S$3,500 cash award, plus subsidised tuition fee waiver by the university if the award holder does not secure a concurrent scholarship.
- 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 NTU for AY2026/27: NTU is the secretariat for this cycle; apply during the 11 May to 2 June 2026 window and provide academic and leadership records.
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
