Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships (NUS): 2025 Profile
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Q: What does Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships (NUS): 2025 Profile cover?
A: NUS's premier PhD scholarship funded by Lee Foundation—learn about the stipend package, expectations, and how to craft a standout research proposal.
TL;DR\ The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship is NUS's flagship PhD award. NUS publishes the current stipend/allowances on its site (accessed via NUS/NGS); applicants need faculty backing and a strong research agenda. Confirm the latest package and conditions directly with NUS, as public mirrors may be outdated.
Compare it with other bond-free postgraduate awards inside our Scholarship Matcher so you understand how NUS’s stipend, travel, and laptop allowances stack up before locking in supervisors.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Dates not published for 2025 (check the NUS/NGS page and Graduate Admissions portal)
- Official Portal: Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship — NUS
- Who It Targets: Domestic and international PhD candidates across NUS faculties with excellent academic records and research potential
- Eligibility: Fulfil NUS PhD admission criteria, be eligible for MOE subsidy, and secure departmental nomination
- Bond: NUS does not publish a bond on the public summary; confirm current terms with NUS
Funding & Development Pathway
- Financial package: NUS lists stipend, tuition/fee coverage, and allowances on the official page—verify the latest amounts before applying.
- Academic ecosystem: Scholars gain access to conferences, professional development workshops, and the NUS Graduate Research Innovation Programme.
- Leadership expectations: Recipients often mentor junior researchers, lead labs, or contribute to faculty-level outreach and teaching.
Application Timeline & Selection Flow
- Apply for PhD admission: Submit to your target NUS faculty and express interest in the Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship.
- Departmental nomination: Faculties shortlist top applicants based on research potential, interview performance, and faculty support.
- University-level interview: A central panel assesses research vision, societal impact, and leadership qualities.
- Award notification: Offers outline stipend details, reporting requirements, and opportunities for overseas conference funding.
