International graduate students from across the globe are invited to apply for Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2025/26 for an opportunity to study and research in a Singaporean university on full scholarship. All international applicants with good academic reports are welcome to apply.
The Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the Singapore Management University (SMU), and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Singapore Agency for Science/Collaborators
- Scholarship Type: Full Funding
- Host Institutions: Singaporean Universities.
- Scholarship Worth: Please see scholarship benefits
- Number of Awards: Up to 4 per year
- Study Level: Postgraduate (PhD).
- Nationality: All Nationalities.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | Singapore International Graduate Award 2025/26
The eligibility conditions will include;
- Open for application to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
- Good skills in written and spoken English
- Good reports from academic referees
- The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive, see more about eligibility
A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.
Research Areas:
The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) supports PhD studies in;
- Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
Scholarship Benefits
The Singapore International Graduate Award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including:
- Tuition fees
- Monthly stipend of S$2,700 which will be increased to S$3,200 after the passing of the Qualifying Examination
- One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500
- One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000
Recommended:
- Taiwan International Graduate Program Scholarship
- International Graduate Scholarship At KNU in South Korea
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To apply for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2025/26 you should visit the official website (link below) and follow the below steps;
- Browse PhD Research Projects
Go to Research Areas to browse the projects you are interested in. - Documents Required
Do prepare the following documents in advance before applying.a. Valid Passport
b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format) - Transcripts & Reports
ALL transcripts need to be in English translation
Note: Do NOT mail any hard copy documents to SINGA Office. All necessary documents are to be submitted online.
Application Deadline: 1 Decemner 2025