Singapore

Fully funded master’s in Singapore

Full funding for a Singapore master’s is rare and mostly for research degrees: the NUS and NTU Research Scholarships cover tuition plus a roughly S$2,900/month stipend. The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is one of the few fully-funded coursework routes. SINGA is PhD-only and ASEAN awards don’t reach Bangladesh.

4 verified scholarships

NUS Research Scholarship (for Master's by Research / Master's (Research) at the National University of Singapore)

Singapore, Singapore · National University of Singapore (NUS)

FundsFull tuition fee subsidy (full waiver of tuition fees) for the award period · Monthly stipend of S$2,900 for International Students reading a Master's (Research) degree (rates effective for awards from January 2026; existing scholars may retain previously higher rates) · Award covers the candidature for the Master's (Research) programme (typically up to 2 years)

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Deadline Open Varies by faculty and intake. For the January 2027 (Semester II) intake, the NUS Graduate Research application portal closes 1 August 2026 for international applicants. NUS FASS research August (Semester I) intake closes ~1 December (or ~1 November for some humanities/social-science departments) of the year preceding the intake. Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: Up to 2 years (Master's by Research)
Degree: Research

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee subsidy (full waiver of tuition fees) for the award period
Monthly stipend of S$2,900 for International Students reading a Master's (Research) degree (rates effective for awards from January 2026; existing scholars may retain previously higher rates)
Award covers the candidature for the Master's (Research) programme (typically up to 2 years)

⚠ Must know before you apply

This funds a MASTER'S BY RESEARCH (Master's (Research)) degree, NOT a taught/coursework master's. You must be admitted to a research-track graduate programme to receive it.
Not all faculties or schools offer scholarships for Master's by Research programmes — confirm with the specific faculty/school that Master's (Research) is funded before applying.
Open to All International Students (alongside Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents); there is no nationality restriction, so Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Minimum academic standard: at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) / Honours (Distinction) degree or equivalent; candidates must be eligible for the MOE subsidy on tuition fees.
International scholars are typically required to assist with teaching or departmental/laboratory work as part of their candidature (Graduate Assistantship-type duties).
No specific bond / service obligation is attached to the NUS Research Scholarship itself.
Stipend rates differ by nationality: International Students receive S$2,900/month vs S$3,800 (Singapore Citizens) / S$3,000 (Singapore PRs) for Master's (Research).
Award is normally made for one year initially and renewed (subject to satisfactory progress) up to the end of the second year for Master's candidates.

Documents required

Online graduate admission application submitted via the NUS GradApp / faculty graduate admissions portal (indicate interest in the NUS Research Scholarship within the admission application)
Bachelor's degree (and Master's degree, where applicable) certificates/scrolls and full academic transcripts
Statement of purpose / research statement
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Academic references / referee reports (number set by the admitting faculty)
Proof of English-language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) where required by the faculty
Research proposal and/or identified supervisor/research area, as required by the admitting department

Full details

Stipend: S$2,900 per month (International Students, Master's (Research))
App. fee: NUS charges a graduate admission application fee (set per faculty); the scholarship itself has no separate application fee
Universities: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Intake: August 2026 (Semester I), January 2027 (Semester II)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all international students (no nationality restriction stated); Bangladeshi nationals are eligible
Language: TOEFL/IELTS required where the admitting faculty mandates it; specific minimum scores set by each faculty/school
Min GPA: At least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) / Honours (Distinction) or equivalent
Funding covers: tuition · monthly stipend
Supervisor first: Required before applying
Bond / service: None — no bond is attached to the NUS Research Scholarship (international scholars do perform teaching/departmental duties during candidature)
Renewal: Awarded for one year initially and renewed (subject to satisfactory academic progress) up to the end of the second year for Master's candidates
Opens: Varies by faculty (e.g. NUS FASS research: ~1 April or 16 May of the year preceding the intake)
Timeline notes: There is no single university-wide deadline: each faculty/school sets its own application periods, and only some faculties/departments admit Master's by Research for a January intake. Dates here are the most recently published cycle as of 2026-06; verify the exact closing date on the specific faculty's graduate admissions page before applying. NUS has two intakes per year (August / Semester I and January / Semester II).

Sources & provenance

NUS Graduate School — NUS Research Scholarship (official scholarship page) accessed 2026-06-17
NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences — NUS Research Scholarship (faculty page; stipend, eligibility, tuition waiver, MOE subsidy) accessed 2026-06-17
NUS FASS — Graduate Research application periods (August and January intake deadlines) accessed 2026-06-17

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NTU Research Scholarship (for Master's by Research at Nanyang Technological University)

Singapore, Singapore · Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

FundsCovers the annual tuition fee for the award period · Monthly stipend of S$2,900 for International Students pursuing a Master's degree (rates effective from January 2026; existing scholars may retain higher rates) · Award covers the Master's research candidature (maximum 2 years for Master's candidates)

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Deadline See dates Varies by school and intake; NTU has January and August semester commencements. Specific application closing dates are set by each School — confirm on the school's graduate admissions page. Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: Up to 2 years (Master's candidates)
Degree: Research

What the funding covers

Covers the annual tuition fee for the award period
Monthly stipend of S$2,900 for International Students pursuing a Master's degree (rates effective from January 2026; existing scholars may retain higher rates)
Award covers the Master's research candidature (maximum 2 years for Master's candidates)

⚠ Must know before you apply

This funds a MASTER'S BY RESEARCH (full-time Graduate Research programme), NOT a taught/coursework master's.
Open to local and international students (Singapore Citizens, Singapore PRs, and International Students); no nationality restriction is stated, so Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
International Students MUST perform teaching / laboratory-supervision duties to fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Assistantship Programme (GAP). This is a work-for-funding condition during candidature, not a post-study bond.
Explicitly NO BOND: NTU states 'There is no bond attached to the scholarship.'
Minimum academic requirement: a minimum of Honours (Distinction) or its equivalent.
Maximum scholarship period is two (2) years for Master's candidates (four years for PhD), subject to school discretion and availability of research funding.
Stipend differs by nationality: International Students receive S$2,900/month vs S$3,800 (Singapore Citizens) / S$3,000 (Singapore PRs) for Master's, effective January 2026.
You apply by indicating interest in the Scholarship within your admission application via the NTU graduate admissions portal.

Documents required

Online graduate (research) admission application via the NTU graduate admissions portal (indicate interest in the NTU Research Scholarship in the admission application)
Bachelor's degree certificate(s) and full academic transcripts
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Referee reports / academic references (as required by the admitting school)
Research proposal / statement of research interest and/or identified supervisor, as required by the school
Proof of English-language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) where required by the school

Full details

Stipend: S$2,900 per month (International Students, Master's)
Universities: Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Intake: August 2026, January 2027
Eligible nationalities: Open to local and international students (no nationality restriction stated); Bangladeshi nationals are eligible
Language: TOEFL/IELTS required where the admitting School mandates it; minimum scores set per School
Min GPA: Minimum of Honours (Distinction) or equivalent
Funding covers: tuition · monthly stipend
Supervisor first: Required before applying
Bond / service: None — 'There is no bond attached to the scholarship.' (International scholars must, however, perform teaching/lab-supervision duties under the Graduate Assistantship Programme during candidature.)
Renewal: Maximum period 2 years for Master's candidates, subject to satisfactory progress, school discretion, and availability of research funding
Timeline notes: NTU does not publish a single university-wide deadline for the Research Scholarship; you apply through the relevant School's graduate research admission cycle (typically two intakes, January and August). Dates reflect the cycle current as of 2026-06; verify on the specific School's page before applying.

Sources & provenance

NTU Singapore — NTU Research Scholarship (official page: eligibility, stipend, tuition, GAP, no-bond statement, application) accessed 2026-06-17

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LKYSPP-Hinrich Global Trade Leader Scholarship (Master in International Affairs, NUS LKYSPP)

Singapore, Singapore · National University of Singapore (NUS) — Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

FundsFull tuition-fee scholarship (two full-tuition scholarships awarded) for the Master in International Affairs · Access to the Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association for mentorship, networking and possible career opportunities

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 15 December 2025 (aligned with the MIA application deadline) for the 2026 intake Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught
App. fee: MIA application fee S$60 (incl. 9% GST)

What the funding covers

Full tuition-fee scholarship (two full-tuition scholarships awarded) for the Master in International Affairs
Access to the Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association for mentorship, networking and possible career opportunities

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: this is a full TUITION-WAIVER scholarship — it does NOT include a living/maintenance allowance, so an awardee must self-fund living costs in Singapore.
Open to applicants from all countries enrolled in or applying to the MIA programme — no nationality restriction, so Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Requires at least 3 years of work experience and a demonstrated strong interest in working in global trade.
You apply through the standard MIA admission process with the LKYSPP Graduate Programmes Office; admission to the MIA is a prerequisite.
No service bond or post-graduation work obligation is stated.
Funded by the Hinrich Foundation in partnership with LKYSPP; recipients join the Hinrich alumni network.

Documents required

Application directly to the LKYSPP Graduate Programmes Office for the Master in International Affairs (MIA), indicating interest in the scholarship
Degree scrolls and academic transcripts
CV / resume
Evidence of at least 3 years of work experience
Personal statement / essays as required by the MIA application
Letters of reference as required by the MIA application
English-proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) unless exempt

Full details

Duration: ~2 years full-time (Master in International Affairs)
Universities: National University of Singapore (NUS) — Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Intake: August 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants from all countries; Bangladeshi nationals are eligible
Language: TOEFL/IELTS required unless exempt via an English-medium degree from an exempted country
Standardized tests: GRE / GMAT optional (per LKYSPP master's criteria)
Funding covers: tuition
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Opens: 1 August 2025
Timeline notes: Applied for through the standard MIA admission cycle (1 August to 15 December annually). Dates shown are the most recent published cycle (2026 intake) as of 2026-06; the 2027 cycle is expected to open 1 August 2026.

Sources & provenance

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LKYSPP Endowed & School-Funded Scholarship (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS — MPP / MPA / MIA)

Singapore, Singapore · National University of Singapore (NUS) — Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

FundsTuition fees, medical insurance fees, and examination and other approved fees · A monthly maintenance (living) allowance throughout the period of study · A one-time book and settling-in allowance · Economy airfare from home country to Singapore (most direct route) at the start of study · Economy airfare from Singapore to home country (most direct route) upon graduation

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 15 December 2025 (MPP and MIA); 31 December 2025 (MPA) — for the 2026 intake. Applications run 1 August to the deadline 'every year'. Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition fees, medical insurance fees, and examination and other approved fees
A monthly maintenance (living) allowance throughout the period of study
A one-time book and settling-in allowance
Economy airfare from home country to Singapore (most direct route) at the start of study
Economy airfare from Singapore to home country (most direct route) upon graduation

⚠ Must know before you apply

This is one of the few FULLY FUNDED TAUGHT (coursework) master's scholarships in Singapore open to international applicants — it covers tuition, living allowance, airfare, insurance and allowances, not tuition alone.
Offered SOLELY on a merit basis for the Master in International Affairs (MIA), Master in Public Policy (MPP) and Master in Public Administration (MPA); applicants need excellent academic and professional records and leadership potential.
Open on merit with no nationality restriction stated for these school-funded/endowed awards, so Bangladeshi nationals are eligible (distinct from the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship administered by Singapore's PMO, which is Singapore-Citizens-only).
Number of these scholarships is limited and competition is high; being admitted does not guarantee an award.
To be considered, you must indicate on the online application that you wish to be considered for a scholarship — there is no guaranteed separate application step.
No service bond or post-graduation work obligation is stated for the school-funded/endowed scholarships.
MPP/MIA require ~2-5 years of work experience preferred; MPA targets candidates with more senior public-sector experience.
GRE/GMAT are optional; an English test (TOEFL/IELTS) is required unless you hold a degree from an English-medium institution in an exempted country.

Documents required

Online application to the chosen LKYSPP master's programme (MPP / MPA / MIA), indicating in the form that you wish to be considered for a scholarship
Degree scrolls and academic transcripts
CV / resume
English-proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT or IELTS), unless exempt by prior English-medium degree
Personal statement (no more than 500 words, for MPP)
2 letters of reference (1 professional and 1 academic preferred, for MPP)
GRE / GMAT (optional)

Full details

Duration: MPP / MIA: ~2 years full-time; MPA: ~1 year full-time
App. fee: MPP and MPA application fees are waived; MIA requires S$60 (incl. 9% GST)
Universities: National University of Singapore (NUS) — Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Intake: August 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open on merit to applicants of any nationality for MIA/MPP/MPA (no nationality restriction stated); Bangladeshi nationals are eligible. (The separate PMO-administered Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship is Singapore-Citizens-only and is NOT this award.)
Language: TOEFL iBT or IELTS required unless exempt via an English-medium degree from an exempted country (e.g. Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, UK, US)
Standardized tests: GRE / GMAT optional
Min GPA: Good bachelor's degree — at least 2nd-class honours (upper division) / 4-year bachelor with average grade B or better, or equivalent (MPP criterion)
Funding covers: tuition · monthly living allowance · book and settling-in allowance · round-trip economy airfare · medical insurance · examination fees
Bond / service: None stated for the school-funded/endowed scholarships
Renewal: Maintenance allowance is paid throughout the period of study (subject to the scholarship's terms)
Opens: 1 August 2025
Results by: Not officially published
Timeline notes: Application window is fixed annually: 1 August to mid/late December. Dates shown are the most recent published cycle (2026 intake) as of 2026-06; the 2027-intake window is expected to open 1 August 2026 on the same pattern. Scholarship consideration is part of the single admission application (tick the box to be considered) — there is generally no separate scholarship form for the school-funded/endowed awards.

Sources & provenance

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