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Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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Use Tan Kah Kee Foundation’s official scholarships page for the latest eligibility rules, application window, and the application portal link.
Sponsor: Tan Kah Kee FoundationBond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
Last updated 29 Jan 2026
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding scope, selection criteria, and renewal tips for the Tan Kah Kee Foundation's flagship postgraduate scholarship supporting Singaporeans and PRs in Masters or PhD research.
TL;DR Use Tan Kah Kee Foundation’s official scholarships page for the latest eligibility rules, application window, and the application portal link.
| If you have... | Read this first |
| 1 second | This is a bond-free postgraduate research award with community-service weight. |
| 10 seconds | Check PhD or research Masters eligibility, citizenship or PR status, exclusions, S$12,000 one-off award, no bond, annual reapplication, documents, references, and interview fit. |
| 100 seconds | A strong application links research quality with sustained service, not just academic grades. |
| Concrete example | A PhD applicant can show how fieldwork or conference travel will turn the award into a concrete research output. |
| Best next step | Draft a one-page research impact and community-service summary before applying. |
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: See official pages for the current cycle (last reviewed 2026-01-29)
- Official Listing: Tan Kah Kee Foundation - Scholarships
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents pursuing a full-time PhD or Masters (by research), with a record of sustained community service (see official eligibility list)
- Award Value: The Foundation states successful applicants receive a one-off
