Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to Encourage Upgrading (LKY-STEP) Award
For Singapore citizens and PRs with an outstanding local polytechnic diploma who are entering NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS: a S$3,500 one-time award.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Singapore
Funding
S$3,500 one-time cash award; Tuition fees (after the MOE Tuition Grant) waived if no other scholarship is held; Bond-free
Eligible applicants
For Singapore citizens and PRs
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Overview
Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to Encourage Upgrading (LKY-STEP) Award is offered by National University of Singapore for Undergraduate study in Singapore. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Polytechnic diploma resultsRequired
- Co-curricular activities recordRequired
What this scholarship covers
S$3,500 one-time cash award
Included
Tuition fees (after the MOE Tuition Grant) waived if no other scholarship is held
May be included
Bond-free
Included
S$3,500 one-time cash award; Tuition fees (after the MOE Tuition Grant) waived if no other scholarship is held; Bond-free. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Multi-university scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Singapore citizens or Singapore permanent residents.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Singapore, subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipRequired
- Strong leadership qualities and potential
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- National University of Singapore · Nanyang Technological University · Singapore Management University · Singapore University of Technology and Design · Singapore Institute of Technology · Singapore University of Social Sciences
- Countries
- Singapore
Official eligibility summary
For Singapore citizens and PRs with an outstanding local polytechnic diploma who are entering NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS: a S$3,500 one-time award.
Applicant profile
- For Singapore citizens and PRs
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Singapore
Current-cycle criteria
- For Singapore citizens and PRs with an outstanding local polytechnic diploma who are entering NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS: a S$3,500 one-time award.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Check the timeline announced by the secretariat for your intake year.
- 2
Apply while matriculating into a full-time undergraduate programme at a participating university.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications open once a year, around April to June; the secretariat announces the timeline.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
National University of Singapore
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.