LBKM Scholarships 2026

Supporting Singapore citizens pursuing local and overseas studies. Postgraduate and undergraduate awards available.

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Postgraduate

3 scholarships available

For Singapore citizens pursuing masters or PhD studies at local and overseas universities.

Undergraduate

4 scholarships available

For Singapore citizens pursuing degree studies at local institutions and top-ranked universities abroad.

Our scholars

Behind every scholar is a community that believed in them

LBKM scholarships are made possible by the generosity of our community. Here are some of the individuals we have been honoured to support.

Duran Nur Irdina Elmasita

The first in her family to attend university, Irdina had to convince her parents a degree was worth pursuing.

"It was someone telling me — 'We see you, and we absolutely believe in your future.'"

Duran Nur Irdina Elmasita

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Political Science and Southeast Asian Studies), National University of Singapore

Prestigious Undergraduate Scholarship
→ Read her story
Muhammad Danial Hakim

Danial watched friends from disadvantaged backgrounds believe they were destined to struggle — and decided to do something about it.

"Progress becomes meaningful only when it includes those who need it most."

Muhammad Danial Hakim

Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford

Merit Postgraduate Scholarship
→ Read his story
Mohd Tanveerul Alam

Son of a former migrant worker, Alam studied at Cambridge to rethink how the world builds water systems for people, not just infrastructure.

"If you really want to fix something, you have to see the whole picture — from the person drawing the plans to the person turning on the tap."

Mohd Tanveerul Alam

Master of Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge

Prestigious Postgraduate Scholarship
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Mahirah Firzanah Binte Sulaiman

Raised by a musician father who taught her to notice how every detail connects, Mahirah now designs inclusive spaces rooted in culture and empathy.

"Good design isn't about luxury — it's about empathy."

Mahirah Firzanah Binte Sulaiman

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University College London

Prestigious Undergraduate Scholarship
→ Read her story

Postgraduate Scholarships

Prestigious Postgraduate Scholarship

Local & overseas · Any field


Award
$15,000

  • Full-time studies at local or overseas university
  • Good Honours degree
  • Good record of community involvement and interpersonal skills

Applicants pursuing Islamic Studies may also apply under this category.

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PPIS-LBKM Scholarship

Local · Female students · Full-time & Part-time


Award
$15,000

  • Female student
  • Full-time studies
  • Part-time studies applicable for local institutions only

Eligible fields

STEM
Women’s Studies
Gerontology
Geriatrics
Community Work
Any endorsed field

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Alla’udin-Masjid Khalid Scholarship

Local & overseas · Security & defence focus


Award
$15,000

  • Full-time studies at local or overseas university
  • Pursuing research in trust, confidence and security building in diverse communities

Eligible fields

Defence Technology & Systems
Cybersecurity
Strategic Studies
International Relations
Any endorsed field

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Undergraduate Scholarships

Prestigious Undergraduate Scholarship

Top 10 world universities only


Award
$10,000

  • Full-Time Undergraduate at the Top 10 World Universities ranked by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings & QS World University Rankings
  • Good record of community involvement and interpersonal skills

Eligible Universities 2026

  • 1Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 2University of Cambridge
  • 3University of Oxford
  • 4Harvard University
  • 5Stanford University
  • 6Imperial College London
  • 7Princeton University
  • 8California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
  • 9University of California, Berkeley
  • 10Yale University
  • 11University College London (UCL)
  • 12ETH Zurich
  • 13National University of Singapore (NUS)

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Iconic Scholarship

Local & overseas · GPA min. 75%


Award
$5,000

  • Full-time studies at local or overseas university
  • GPA representing at least 75%
  • Good record of community involvement

Eligible fields

Social Work
Islamic Studies
Law
Malay Language & Literature
Music
Business / Finance
Communications & Media
Political Science
Medicine

Named scholarships

Social Work
Che Zahara Noor Mohamed Scholarship

Islamic Studies
Kiyai Hj Ahmad Zuhri Mutammim Scholarship

Law
Professor Ahmad Ibrahim Scholarship

Malay Language & Literature
Muhammad Ariff Ahmad Scholarship

Music
Zubir Said Scholarship

Business / Finance
Ambo Sooloh Scholarship

Communications & Media
Tan Sri Dr Abdul Samad Bin Ismail Scholarship

Political Science
Mohamed Eunos Abdullah Scholarship

Medicine
Dr Hafeezudin Sirajuddin Moonshi Scholarship

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Future Economy Scholarship

Local & overseas · Emerging fields


Award
$5,000

  • Full-time undergraduate at local or overseas university
  • GPA representing at least 75%
  • Eligible field: courses in emerging fields of study

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PERGERAQ Al-Qur’an & Qira’at Scholarship

Madrasah undergraduates


Award
$5,000

  • Madrasah undergraduate in recognised universities
  • Pursuing studies in fields of Al-Qur’an and/or Qira’at
  • Good academic achievement and interpersonal skills

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Documents Required

1Recent passport-sized photograph
2NRIC / passport copy
3Letter of acceptance / enrolment from university
4All academic transcripts
5All certificates obtained
6Two referee reports
7Personal essay
8Research proposal (postgraduate applicants only)
9Publication(s) if any
10Financing Documents: Bank Statement / Recent Payslip / Letter of Sponsorship, Grant, or Award

Please note


All documents are to be submitted in soft copy.

All documents not in English must be accompanied by an official certified English translation.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don't have a letter of acceptance yet. Can I attach my offer letter instead?

No. We do not accept offer letters. Please contact your university or faculty to request the letter. If you have not received it yet, please attach any relevant documents and submit your application on time. We will review your submission and contact you accordingly.

I have not received my latest exam results yet. What should I upload?

Please upload the most recent results available, even if they are from the previous semester. For first-year students, you may submit your results from your previous level of education such as A-Level or Diploma. Please include your full course name (e.g. Bachelor of… / Masters of…).

What kind of certificates should I submit?

You can submit certificates that support your academic achievements and relevant experience. This may include academic certificates such as your high school or tertiary diploma or degree, awards or honors for academic or extracurricular achievements, and any certificates that are relevant to your scholarship application.

Can I use an overseas bank account for the financing documents?

No. Only local Singapore bank accounts are accepted for the application.

How many months of payslip do I need to attach?

Please attach the latest payslips dated within three months of your application.

I am a part-time student with a full-time job. Do I need to upload a payslip?

Yes. You are required to upload your payslip within 3 months of application, or your latest CPF Contribution Statement.

I am studying overseas. Should I provide my overseas address?

No. Please provide only your Singapore residential address. Overseas addresses are not accepted for the application.

When will I receive my disbursement?

t will be disbursed approximately three months after the application closing date.

Can I apply for more than one LBKM scholarship?

No. You may apply for only one scholarship at a time. Please choose the scholarship you wish to apply for, and the panel will determine the appropriate award.

Ready to apply?

Applications are open from 2 – 20 June 2026. Submit your documents in soft copy before the deadline.

📅 Closes 20 June 2026