Overseas Graduate Scholarship in Educational Policy (PhD)

About the role

The National Institute of Education (NIE) Overseas Graduate Scholarship (Policy, Curriculum & Leadership) sponsors outstanding Singaporean candidates to pursue full‑time doctoral studies overseas in Educational Policy. Scholars will return to NIE to serve as educators and academics.

Required profile

• Singapore citizen with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree or a recognised Master’s degree and strong academic record.
• Demonstrated interest in educational policy, with relevant teaching, research or professional experience (teaching experience not required).
• Potential for doctoral‑level research, evidenced by academic achievements or analytical work.

What we offer

• Three‑year scholarship covering economy‑class air tickets (departure, return, and data‑collection travel), overseas maintenance allowance, stipend, pre‑studies and thesis allowances.
• Tuition and compulsory fees, plus optional conference and fieldwork grants (by application).
• Possibility of a fourth year of sponsorship for studies in the United States if the programme requires at least four years.
• Bond to serve NIE/NTU as an employee for five years after PhD completion.