The Stamford Land Scholarship supports outstanding Italian students pursuing the Master in Public Administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. Recipients undertake the full-time MPA in Singapore.
The official page does not publish the award value or number of awards. The scholarship covers tuition and approved fees, monthly maintenance, books and settling in, and economy travel to and from Singapore.
Benefits & funding
- Tuition fees, medical insurance fees, examination fees, and other approved fees.
- A monthly maintenance allowance throughout the study period, plus a one-time book and settling-in allowance.
- Economy airfare by the most direct route from the recipient’s home country to Singapore and home again after graduation.
Eligibility
- Italian nationality is required for this scholarship.
- Applicants must meet MPA admission requirements: a good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least five years of relevant work experience.
- The MPA seeks mid-career applicants who have reached a mid-level managerial role, aspire to management responsibilities, show commitment to public service, and are proficient in written and spoken English.
- Study is full-time and based in Singapore.
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Eligible nationalities
Italy
Education required
Bachelor
Experience required
≥ 5 yrs
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Application process
- 1Prepare the MPA application documents, including degree records, transcripts, a CV, required English-language evidence, a personal statement of up to 500 words, two professional referee reports, and an organisation chart showing your current role.
- 2Register on the NUS Graduate Admission System and submit an online application for the MPA programme.
- 3Complete the application and ensure all supporting documents and referee submissions arrive by 31 December at 11:59 p.m. Singapore time.
- 4If shortlisted, complete the interview format specified by the Admissions Office.
Program timeline
MPA applications open.
1 August 2026
MPA application and supporting materials deadline.
31 December 2026
February–March 2027
Shortlisted applicants may be contacted about an interview.
Early August 2027
MPA classes are expected to begin after orientation in late July.