Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The SUSS PhD Scholarship aims to support applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and whose proposed research aligns with the research focus of the Singapore University of Social Sciences and expertise of the faculty.
Benefits
Before Qualifying Examination:
Singapore Citizen: S$2,800
Permanent Resident: S$2,400
International Student: S$2,200
After Qualifying Examination:
Singapore Citizen: S$3,300
Permanent Resident: S$2,900
International Student: S$2,700
Eligibility
- You must be an applicant seeking admission to one of the three PhD programmes offered by SUSS, and have at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree from a reputable university or equivalent qualifications.
- You must study full-time in the PhD programme.
- You should not participate in any occupation or business during the programme, unless the prior written approval of SUSS has been obtained.
- You must not be receiving another sponsorship/scholarship from any other organisations.
The three PhD programmes are:
- The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by the Office of Graduate Studies;
- The Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology) offered by S R Nathan School of Human Development;
- The Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) offered by the School of Science and Technology.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
Eligible applicants to the PhD programmes will be evaluated on a merit basis during their admissions interviews. Potential applicants for the scholarship will be identified and nominated as part of the interview process.
SUSS will notify nominated applicants via email to submit an e-application for the scholarship and attend a panel interview for the scholarship.
The decision of the Student Awards Committee of SUSS is final and binding, and no reasons will be given for the non-selection of unsuccessful candidates. No appeals will be entertained.