International Fellowships for Master in Public Management, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore

Study Subject: Public Management
Employer: LKY School of Public Policy
Level: Masters

The Scholarships/Fellowships below are offered on a competitive basis to recognise outstanding MPM candidates who have clearly demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to public service. A Scholarship/Fellowship fully finances the candidate’s education in the Master in Public Management programme.
Due to the prestige of the Scholarship/Fellowship, not all awards will be made unless there are candidates of sufficient merit. In addition to meeting the stringent criteria for entry into the MPM programme, all Fellows/Scholars should also demonstrate exceptional academic ability and professional distinction.
Fellows/Scholars may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without the prior approval of the School.
There is no bond or obligation for the Fellow/Scholar to be employed by NUS or in Singapore
The candidate should meet most of the following criteria:

• Be in an organisational position at least comparable to a Director of Division and up to a Deputy Secretary level in the Singapore Civil Service
• Have demonstrated clear leadership potential within a country civil service or political leadership, or in comparable positions in non-profit organisations or in the private sector
• Likely to be between 35 to 45 years old
• Have a minimum of eight years working experience preferably in the area of policy making and public management
• Possess at least a good tertiary education up to Bachelor level
• Preferably have some background in Mathematics and Economics
• Have a good command of the English Language (minimum TOEFL score of 580 or IELTS band of 6.5)
• Show a genuine interest in governance, and be able or likely to fill a future position in government
• Be of good personal character

Source: http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/MPM_Financial_Aid.aspx