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 or graduate studies in the past are eligible to receive the SINGA award. Additionally, candidates must strongly desire to research at a Singaporean university to earn a Ph.D. (doctorate) or EngD in science or engineering. Additionally, they will further their research careers and establish international connections.

International students at SINGA form a vibrant and culturally varied research community. In cutting-edge workspaces, participants will collaborate with eminent international scholars in a multicultural setting.

The SINGA is a joint initiative funded by the A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) in collaboration with the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Details of SINGA

• Award Location: Singapore
• Application Deadline (August Intake 2026): 1 December 2025 (23:59 GMT +8 Singapore time)
• Level of Study: Ph.D., EngD
• Duration of the Award: 4 Years
• Medium of Instruction: English
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Eligible Countries: All
• Host Institutions:

• 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

SINGA Benefits and Coverage

Singapore International Graduate Award covers the following items during the whole period (4 Years) of Ph.D. studies through research:

• Full tuition fees
• After passing the Qualifying Examination, the monthly allowance of S$2,700 will increase to S$3,200.
• S$1,500 for one-time airfare
• S$1,000 for a one-time settling allowance
• Work environment opportunities:

1. Multicultural and academically stimulating
2. World-renowned Researchers in state-of-the-art facilities

Note: Total monthly living expenses in Singapore typically range from S$1,400 to S$2,000.

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Who is Qualified for SINGA?

Applicants who meet the following requirements can apply for the 2026 Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA):

• All international graduates with a research passion and outstanding academic results
• English skills (Good spoken and written)
• Good academic referees’ report
• Other requirements (may be included by the organizer, “if required”)

Application Required Documents

All candidates should prepare the following required documents in advance for their application package:

• Valid passport
• Recent passport-sized photograph (in .jpeg or .png format)
• Bachelor’s academic transcripts (in English)
• Master’s academic transcripts (if applicable, in English)
• Bachelor’s degree certificate/scroll OR a letter of certification from the university (if the certificate is not yet conferred)
• Two (2) online recommendation reports (to be submitted by referees)
• GRE scores (if requested by the university)
• IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results (optional; may be requested later by the university)

How to Apply for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)?

Apply and submit all required documents online, considering the following important instructions:

• Check the research area you are applying  to and apply using the link in the Apply Now button below:
• Please ensure that you provide the exact information requested in the registration form.
• Please ensure that you select the correct Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) scholarship when choosing it in the online application section.
• Do not mail any hard copies of your documents to the SINGA Office.
• Apply as soon as possible to allow your recommenders to submit their recommendations before the deadline.

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will receive their result notification within 12 weeks after the application deadline.

To learn more about the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA), refer to the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s website.

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