The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute offers K.S. Sandhu Graduate Scholarships to pursue the master degree programme at a Singapore university. These scholarships are awarded in the fields of Geographic Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science and Analytics, Data Visualisation or Economics.
ISEAS K.S. Sandhu Graduate Scholarship 2025
ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute
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What the role is
What you will be working on
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute invites M.A. scholarship applications for the following areas of study at a Singapore university:
Geographic Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science and Analytics, Data Visualisation or Economics
Terms of Awards:
• Each scholarship is tenable for one-year full-time study at a reputable university in Singapore
• Monthly stipend
• Tuition and other compulsory fees
• Successful candidates will be attached to ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Graduate Student Assistant during his/her term of study (up to 8 hours per week), and upon completion of studies will serve a one-year bond as a Research Associate with the Institute.
What we are looking for
Eligibility:
Candidates should:
(a) Be Singapore citizens or permanent residents;
(b) Be in possession of a good honours degree (or professional qualifications of equivalent standing) in a relevant subject; and
(c) Have consistently good academic records.
Requirements
Candidates who have already obtained university admission for 2025 and meet the above requirements are also eligible to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter, full CV, two letters of reference, educational certificates and transcripts, a research proposal and a statement of purpose in pursuing the MA degree, and a passport-sized photograph.
Submission
Please send online applications through the Careers@Gov website. Please note that the two referees should email the letter of reference to ISEAS HR at HR@iseas.edu.sg separately.
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
This scholarship is funded by the K.S. Sandhu Memorial Fund, Singapore.
About ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute
The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute or the wider Public Service.