Singaporeans who meet the following criteria:

• Excellent track record of leadership and service, within or beyond their profession; and

• Outstanding academic achievements, including at least a Second Class Upper Honours or equivalent Degree. Candidates who do not meet this academic requirement but have strong compensating factors will also be considered.

Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship recipients can pursue either a Masters or PhD programme at a local or overseas university. There is no restriction on the course of study.

This scholarship does not carry any bond. Scholarship recipients will receive a one-off sum of S$10,000, and an annual allowance of:

• S$50,000 for private sector awardees; or

• S$10,000 for public sector awardees, if they are concurrently sponsored by their organisations.
  

The 2013 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship application has closed on 31 December 2012.  Application for the 2014 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship will commence in November 2013. 

Shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for psychometric tests in January or February. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications by March and interviews will be held in April.

For enquiries, please refer to the FAQs found here or send your questions to psc@psd.gov.sg.