Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Certificates of Academic Qualifications Obtained
- Full University Transcript(s) and Degree Certificate(s)
- Co-curricular Activities and Achievement Records
- List of Publications/Conferences/Presentations (if applicable)
- NS Certificate of Service and Service Transcript (if applicable)
- Certificate of Singapore Citizenship by Registration (if applicable)
- Letters of Admission to Universities (if applicable)
- Two reference letters (to be submitted directly by referees)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship
Q.Who is eligible for the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship?
The scholarship is open to Singapore Citizens who possess a strong track record of leadership and achievement in their fields/professions and demonstrate the potential to excel and contribute to Singapore. It supports postgraduate studies (Master's or PhD) both locally and overseas.
Q.What does the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship cover?
The scholarship provides full tuition fees coverage and an annual allowance of S$50,000 for private sector awardees (up to 2 years for Master's, up to 5 years for PhD). Public sector awardees already sponsored by their agencies will receive a one-off sum of S$10,000 instead of tuition and annual allowance.
Q.Is there a service bond associated with the scholarship?
No, there is no bond associated with the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship. However, recipients are expected to actively contribute towards the betterment of Singapore and Singaporeans.
Q.Can I apply if I have already started my postgraduate studies?
Yes, applicants who have already commenced their postgraduate studies are eligible, provided they have at least three academic terms of study remaining at the point of application.