Overview
SINGA is an award given to international students with excellent academic undergraduate and/or master’s results, and strong interest in doing research leading to a doctorate (PhD) in Science and Engineering at a Singapore University.
Awarded by
The students can choose to do their research work mainly at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
Subjects and level
PhD Progams in Biomedical Sciences; and Physical Sciences and Engineering
Awards available
About 240 per year
Who can apply
International students
What the award covers
The award provides financial support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including full tuition fees, monthly stipend (S$2,700-3,200), settlement allowance (S$1,000), and airfare grant up to (S$1,500).
Eligibility requirements
• Open 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
How to apply
Applications are done online. The deadline for January 2026 intake is 1 June 2025 (2359hrs GMT +8 Singapore time).
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Scholarships/For-Graduate-Studies/Singapore-International-Graduate-Award-SINGA
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