Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship

The Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship is the premier postgraduate scholarship in Singapore. Set up in 1991 by the Tanjong Pagar Citizens’ Consultative Committee with funding from the public to commemorate the contributions made by Mr Lee Kuan Yew to Singapore, it marks Singapore's continuous effort to recognise outstanding individuals with the aptitude and inclination to contribute to Singapore and our society.

Since its inception, many Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship holders have gone on to make significant contributions across varied fields including the Public Service, business, law, medicine, the arts and academia.

Learn more about the LKY Scholarship Fund, a registered charity supporting this prestigious scholarship programme.

Applicants, who must be Singapore citizens, will be assessed holistically. This includes their track record of leadership and achievement in their fields of pursuit/professions. Applicants should also have the potential to excel in their fields/professions, which will contribute to and benefit Singapore and our society.

Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship recipients can pursue postgraduate studies overseas or locally to develop their potential as leaders in their respective fields. There are no restrictions on the course of study. Applicants who have started their post-graduate studies should have at least three academic terms of study remaining at the point of application.

While there is no bond associated with the Scholarship, Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship recipients are expected to actively contribute towards the betterment of Singapore and Singaporeans.

Scholarship recipients will receive full tuition fees coverage and an annual allowance of S$50,000 for up to 2 years if they are pursuing a Master’s degree or up to 5 years for PhD studies. 

Public sector awardees who are already sponsored by their agencies for their postgraduate studies will receive a one-off sum of S$10,000. They will not receive sponsorship of tuition fees and the annual allowance from the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship. 

Application for the 2025 LKY Scholarship is now open. All applications must be submitted via the Gateway application portal by 28 February 2026.

Referees are required to submit their reference letters via the FormSG link (https://go.gov.sg/2026referenceletters) within 14 days from the date of your application submission, or by the application deadline of 28 February 2026, whichever is earlier. 

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by early-April 2026, and interviews will be conducted in April 2026.

For enquiries, please refer to the FAQs or email psc@psd.gov.sg.