NUS Malay Studies Graduate Scholarship 2026 in Singapore

The NUS Malay Studies Graduate Scholarship 2026 in Singapore is a one-year award established to nurture expertise on the Malays in the region. It provides financial support of up to S$12,000 for graduate students pursuing research in Malay Studies at the National University of Singapore.

The scholarship is offered by the Department of Malay Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at NUS. It aims to encourage academic research related to any aspect of Malay society and institutions, with a focus on Malay culture in Southeast Asia.

NUS Malay Studies Graduate Scholarship Benefits

• One-time scholarship valued at up to $12,000
• Tenable for one year only
• Award disbursed in two tranches of up to S$6,000 each at the beginning of the semester

NUS Malay Studies Graduate Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• PhD Students, Master’s (Research) Students
• Singapore citizens born in Singapore and/or are Singaporean-at‐birth, Naturalised Singapore citizens who were born in or were at birth a citizen of an ASEAN country, ASEAN citizens born in or be at birth a citizen of an ASEAN country
• Must pursue Master of Malay Studies (Research) or PhD (Malay Studies)
• Applicants must have obtained a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 4.0 (or equivalent) in their BA or BA Honours in Malay Studies and/or other relevant disciplines
• TOEFL Paper-based: 580 / 677, Computer-based: 237 / 300, Internet-based: 85 / 120
• IELTS: 6 / 9
• Male applicants who are Singapore citizens must have completed full-time National Service
• Applicants should possess a high level of proficiency in both Malay/Bahasa Indonesia and English
• The Scholarship will be awarded based on academic performance. Applicants must have obtained a CAP (Cumulative Average Point) of at least 4.0 (or equivalent) in their BA or BA Honours in Malay Studies and/or other relevant disciplines
• Financial need (based on indicators such as family per capita income indicator) will be the deciding factor for breaking ties
• Students holding full scholarships from NUS/non-NUS organisations covering tuition fee and stipend are not eligible for the NUS Malay Studies Graduate Scholarship. Students who are granted the Tuition Fee Allowance and/or appointed under the Graduate Tutor Assistant or Graduate Researcher Administrative Assistant schemes are eligible for the Scholarship. Subject to consent from the awarding Committee, students awarded the NUS Malay Studies Graduate Scholarship are allowed to hold other bursaries/awards from non-NUS organisations
• The Scholarship recipient’s research must be related to any aspect of Malay society and institutions. Research on Malay culture in Southeast Asia is encouraged

How to Apply for NUS Malay Studies Graduate Scholarship

1. Applicants may apply for the scholarship within their admissions application through GradApp and fulfill additional scholarship application requirements stated there
2. The Scholarship recipient must have been successfully admitted into the MA or PhD by research programme (full-time) at the Department of Malay Studies
3. Incoming graduate students should indicate their interest in the Scholarship by submitting the application form in their application for admission
4. Current students should indicate their interest in being considered for the scholarship by completing and submitting the application form to the Programme Administrator within the application period

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the NUS Malay Studies Graduate Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.