Thanks for the input bongmaster. I study in singapore. And im a local there. Im funded by the university which get its funds from the government.

Hi guys

Im in need of advise. I am thinking of quitting my fully funded PhD program but i had to factor in possibility of repaying back the tuition fees and stipend. Its a lot, probably around 120K or more. Im paid stipend of quitr a sum and i dont think im capable of repaying back if need be. So my decision is based on whether i need to pay back the stipend.

The terms stated in the scholarship offer states is very vaguely. In one paragraph it states that if student is terminated, he or she may only be entitled to prorated amount for the days of month work and may be required to pay the excess days in which he she had already quit.

In another paragraph it is stated that if student quits he or she may be required to pay all the enoluments receive in candidature unless specified otherwise by school.

My question is in general are students required to pay back if they quit. And what kind of legal strings the school can play? I understand a scholarship is not a bond and theres no bond attached to the offer.

If its based on whether the reas
on is valid by the student, what kind of reason is acceptable?

Im severely depressed and the last thing i need is to be in huge debt at 31

Edit: i actually tried calling the school regarding this. The answer given is "generally dont have Requirement for repayment because this is not a bond." When pressed further for confirmation, the officer mentioned that it depends on the reason and i cant give a direct answer. I was then asked whether i hold a local Citizenship. Not sure if that will matter also but i again pressed on. The officer mentioned that he need to know my student ID and lodge a formal enquiry but i declined because thats risky. Like i mentioned i will quit only if i dont have to repay the financial part.

Any advise. ?

hi people,

im new here. I have been suffering from depression and i have decided to quit my PhD. I am facing the thought of having to pay back all the stipend i have been receiving for the past 18 months, but i have recently read the terms and conditions of my scholarship award and would like to double confirm if indeed what i am interpreting is true.

does the below terms and conditions part mean that i have to only pack back the stipend i receive for the incomplete month. eg if i quit mid march, i need to pay back the stipend i receive for the month of march?

''If you wish to terminate the award, you are required to give the University one month’s notice in writing or
pay the University a sum equivalent to one month’s stipend in lieu of notice. Please write through your
supervisor, Head of Division
and Chair of School to express your intention of termination.

i) If the Scholarship is terminated for any reason whatsoever, you shall only be entitled to a pro-rated amount
of the monthly stipend for any incomplete final month of the Scholarship. If the f
ull amount for the final month
has already been paid to you, you must refund immediately the excess amount to the University.
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ii) In the circumstances the Scholarship is terminated for any reason whatsoever or when you are being
downgraded or you wish to downgrade the programme for whatever reason, you must refund to the University
an amount up to the total emoluments received by you under the terms of the Scholarship, unless the
University otherwise determines.''