Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
Bond-free PhD scholarship in Science and Engineering at leading Singapore universities for international students, covering tuition and a monthly stipend.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
Singapore
Funding
Full tuition fees for up to four years of PhD study, a monthly stipend of S$2,700 rising to S$3,200 after the Qualifying Examination, a one-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500 and a one-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000. Reported from secondary sources; confirm amounts on the A*STAR page.
Eligible applicants
International students with excellent academic results and research interest, for a PhD in Science and Engineering in Singapore
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Overview
Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is offered by A*STAR for PhD study in Singapore. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees (up to 4 years)
Included
Monthly stipend S$2,700, rising to S$3,200
Included
Airfare grant up to S$1,500
Included
Settling-in allowance S$1,000
Included
Full tuition fees for up to four years of PhD study, a monthly stipend of S$2,700 rising to S$3,200 after the Qualifying Examination, a one-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500 and a one-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000. Reported from secondary sources; confirm amounts on the A*STAR page. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Singapore
Official eligibility summary
Open to international graduates, primarily those studying in Singapore for the first time, with excellent undergraduate and/or master's results and a strong interest in research leading to a PhD in Science and Engineering. The award is bond-free.
Applicant profile
- International students with excellent academic results and research interest, for a PhD in Science and Engineering in Singapore
Study route
- PhD study in Singapore
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to international graduates, primarily those studying in Singapore for the first time, with excellent undergraduate and/or master's results and a strong interest in research leading to a PhD in Science and Engineering. The award is bond-free.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Two recommendation reports
- GRE results (NUS projects)
- Academic transcripts
How to apply
- 1
Choose up to three research projects from the official project list
- 2
Apply through the SINGA portal
- 3
Submit two recommendation reports (applications without them are not processed)
- 4
NUS projects require GRE results
Application timeline
Application cycle
Two annual intakes through the SINGA portal; the August 2027 intake was reported with a 1 December 2026 deadline. Confirm on the portal.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
A*STAR
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.