LKY-STEP Award (NTU & Partner Universities): 2025 Profile
TL;DR
This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship FundBond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
02 Mar 2025, 14:30 Z
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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 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: Application cycle closed (last checked 30 Nov 2025)
- Official Portal: Universities run their own LKY-STEP application capture. Start from MOE’s awards listing and your university’s official LKY-STEP page (example: NUS):
- 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: 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.
