Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2027-2028
Offered by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in collaboration with NTU, NUS, SUTD, and SMU · Singapore
About this scholarship
The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a fully funded PhD scholarship for international students with a passion for research in science and engineering. Hosted by A*STAR research institutes and Singapore's top universities (NUS, NTU, SUTD, SMU), the award covers full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, one-time airfare grant, and a settling-in allowance.
Eligibility
Open to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results.
Must have completed or be on track to complete a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering and Technology, or Physical Sciences.
Good skills in written and spoken English (TOEFL / IELTS scores are optional but recommended if the medium of instruction was not English).
Strong reports from academic referees.
Documents you may need
Valid Passport Copy
Recent Passport-sized Photograph (in JPEG or PNG format)
Official Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Academic Transcripts (with official English translations if required)
Bachelor’s Degree Certificate / Scroll (or an official letter of enrollment if not yet graduated)
Two Academic Recommendation Reports (submitted online by referees)
Optional: GRE / GATE / TOEFL / IELTS score reports (not compulsory, but can be submitted to support the application)
How to apply
Browse research projects and supervisors across participating A*STAR Research Institutes, NTU, NUS, SUTD, or SMU.
Access the online application portal via the official A*STAR SINGA webpage.
Complete the personal detail sections, academic qualifications, and select up to 3 research project choices.
Provide email details for at least two academic referees who will submit online recommendation reports.
Upload clear, scanned copies of all required supporting documents and submit the online application.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview conducted by the selection panel.
