The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a prestigious scholarship that provides international students with the opportunity to pursue PhD or EngD training in Singapore. Offered by the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR) in partnership with leading Singaporean universities, SINGA is designed to support students with outstanding academic records and a strong interest in research.

Scholarship Provider

Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), in collaboration with:

• Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
• Singapore Management University (SMU)
• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all international graduates with excellent academic results and a passion for research.
• Primarily intended for international students who have not previously studied in Singapore.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong academic references.
• Eligible for PhD or EngD studies in Biomedical Sciences, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Physical Sciences.

Scholarship Coverage

The award covers up to 4 years of PhD studies, including:

• Tuition fees.
• Monthly stipend of S$2,700, increasing to S$3,200 after passing the Qualifying Examination.
• One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500.
• One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000.

Application Process

1. Browse PhD Research Projects:

    Go to the Research Areas section to explore available projects.

2. Documents:

• Valid Passport
• Recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts in English translation.
• Bachelor’s Degree certificate(s) or a letter of certification if the degree has not been conferred.
• Two recommendation reports (submitted online by referees).
• GRE scores for NUS supervisors/projects (optional for other applicants but may be requested).
• IELTS/TOEFL/SAT I & II/GATE results (optional, but may be requested later).

Research Areas

• A*STAR Supervisors and Projects
• NTU Colleges and Schools
• NUS Graduate School
• SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)
• SUTD Pillars/Clusters and Research Centres
• SIT Applied Research

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: Open now
• Application Deadline: December 1, 2024, 11:59 PM (GMT +8 Singapore Time).
• Notification of Shortlisted Candidates: Within 12 weeks of application closing date