Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2025

Scholarships

The strongest scholarships for PhD studies in Singapore in 2025 are available for all nationalities and do not require proof of English language proficiency. This is an opportunity to receive a fully funded scholarship at a university with a high level of education. There is an explanation of the application process.

The fully-funded Singapore Scholarship for PhD studies in the best specializations is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (ASTAR), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and Singapore Management University (SMU). The PhD training will be conducted in English at one of the selected laboratories affiliated with ASTAR, NTU, NUS, SUTD, or SMU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and internationally renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, a PhD degree will be awarded by one of the aforementioned institutions.

Singapore serves as a gateway to some of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region. With the opportunity to pursue a PhD in Singapore, you can establish strong global connections and elevate your research career to the highest level.

Singapore is one of the safest and cleanest countries in the world. It has transformed from a third-world country to a first-world country within a single generation and is referred to as the most "technologically ready" nation globally. Annually, approximately 80,000 international students study in Singapore, which boasts a large number of excellent universities, with six of its public universities ranked among the top 20 universities in the world.

Details of the Singapore SINGA Scholarship:

Type of Scholarship: PhD
Duration of Study: 4 years
Funding: Fully funded
Funding Organization: SINGA
Location of Study: Asia, Singapore
Targeted Countries: Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, all countries of the world.
Available Specializations:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Computing and Information Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Physical Sciences

Benefits of the SINGA Scholarship:

Full funding.
Coverage of tuition fees.
Monthly stipend of SGD 2700.
One-time travel grant of SGD 1,500.
One-time settling-in allowance of SGD 1,000.

Eligibility Criteria for the Singapore SINGA Scholarship:

Open to all international graduates with a passion for research and a strong academic record (applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree can apply).
Good proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Strong recommendation reports from academic referees.

How to Apply for the SINGA Scholarship:

Click on "Register now" from the link below.
Register your personal details, including your passport number.
You can view a step-by-step guide with images [here].

Before applying, browse the research projects to choose a focus area:

A*STAR Supervisors and Projects

NTU Colleges and Schools

NUS Graduate School

SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)

SUTD Pillars/Clusters and Research Centres

SIT Applied Research

For more details, click [here].

Notes Before Applying:

Ensure the accuracy of the information you enter during registration, as this will be used for verification when you log in for the first time.
Make sure to apply for the correct scholarship – “Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)” – in the form after logging in.
Do not send any printed copies of documents to the SINGA office.
Submit your application form as early as possible. This will give your referees ample time to submit their recommendation letters online before the application deadline.
Verify that all data is correct, as there will be no opportunity to make changes after submitting the form.
If your bachelor's degree certificate is not yet available, you must submit an official letter from your university.
Browse the research projects and choose a supervisor, whom you will refer to in the application form.
All documents must be uploaded in English.
To view the FAQ, click [here].