Apply to the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) to pursue your PhD on a fully funded scholarship in Singapore. International students who have excelled academically in their undergraduate and graduate studies in the past are eligible to receive the SINGA award.
About Singapore International Graduate Award for Ph.D. Studies
Opportunity Details
The SINGA is a joint initiative funded by the A*STAR (Agency for Science Technology and Research) in collaboration with the NTU-Nanyang Technological University), the Singapore University of Technology and Design-SUTD, and the National University of Singapore-NUS.
- Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR)
- 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)
Research Area with (SINGA):
- Biomedical Sciences
- Computing and information sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Physical Science
Benefits of Singapore International Graduate Award for Ph.D. Studies
The 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$1,000
Estimated cost of living in Singapore
| Item |
Per Student Per Month (S$) |
| Food |
University Canteens |
250 - 350 |
| Meals outside Campus |
450 - 600 |
| Accommodation (based on a single room) |
On - Campus |
400 - 700 |
| Transport Expenses (local) |
100 - 150 |
| Other Expenses (stationary, laundry, toiletries, recreation, etc.) |
400 - 500 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Living |
1,400 - 2,000 |
* These rates are only applicable to awardees starting their PhDs from January 2024 onwards. Terms of award are reviewed periodically, and prevailing terms apply to SINGA awardees starting their PhDs from January 2024 onwards.
† Priority for on-campus accommodation is usually given to first year students.
Singapore International Graduate Award for Ph.D. Studies Requirements
- Open for application to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
Note: SINGA is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Singapore. Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International students studying/who have studied in Singapore tertiary institutions are not eligible.
- Good skills in written and spoken English
- Good reports from academic referees
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.
A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.
Application Date and Process
- Browse PhD Research Projects
Go to Research Areas to browse the projects you are interested in.
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Documents Required
Do prepare the following documents in advance before applying.
Note: Do NOT mail any hard copy documents to SINGA Office. All necessary documents are to be submitted online.
a. Valid Passport
b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)
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Transcripts & Reports
ALL transcripts need to be in English translation
Mandatory
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts.
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate(s) / scroll(s) or a letter of certification from the university on your candidature if your degree certificate / scroll has not yet been conferred.
- 2 recommendation reports (to be completed and submitted online by the referees).
- You may be requested by the university to submit satisfactory GRE scores as part of the university admission requirement.
- The submission of IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results is optional and may be requested later by the university for admission.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read the important information below.
- Please ensure that the information you provide during account registration in the application portal is accurate, as the information will be used for verification upon your first log-in.
- Please ensure that you apply for the correct scholarship – “Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)” – in the application portal after logging in.
- Please do NOT mail any hard copy documents to the SINGA Office.
- Please submit your applications as early as possible. This will provide ample time for your referees to submit their online recommendation reports before the application deadline, as only applications with 2 recommendation reports will be processed.
- Please check and ensure that all data you have entered in the online application form is correct and accurate before you submit the application. Amendments to the application will NOT be possible after it is submitted.
Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 June, 2025
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