K S Sandhu Graduate Scholarship

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS), formerly Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, was established as an autonomous organisation by an Act of Parliament in 1968. It was renamed ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in August 2015 in honour of Singapore’s First President, Mr Yusof Ishak.

Its primary objectives are:

To be a leading 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.
To stimulate research and debate within scholarly circles, enhance public awareness of the region, and facilitate the search for viable solutions to the varied problems confronting the region.
To nurture a community of scholars interested in the region and to engage in research on the multi-faceted dimensions and issues of stability and security, economic development, and political, social and cultural change.

The Institute conducts a range of research programmes; holds conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars; publishes briefs, research journals and books; and provides a range of research support facilities, including a large library collection.

K S Sandhu Graduate Scholarship

a University Student

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

Application Cycle Closed

Tenable Universities / Institutions

Local Universities

Term

Full Term

Locations

Singapore

Description

The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute offers K.S. Sandhu Graduate Scholarships to pursue the master's degree programme at a Singapore university.

This scholarship is funded by the K.S. Sandhu Memorial Fund, Singapore.

Application period closed for 2024.

Course of Study

Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, Politics / Political Sciences, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies

Bond Period

1 year

Value 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 Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) 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.

Requirement/Conditions

Have a good honours degree (or professional qualifications of equivalent standing) in a relevant subject
Have consistently good academic records
Candidates who have already obtained university admission for 2024
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.