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Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
Fully funded PhD: tuition, a monthly stipend of up to S$2,700, airfare and a settling-in allowance
- Funder
- A*STAR, NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD
- Level
- Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
SINGA funds international students to complete a PhD in science or engineering at Singapore's leading universities, with research placements in A*STAR's national labs.
It is one of Asia's most generous doctoral packages, aimed at building Singapore's research talent pipeline.
🗓️ Deadline
Two cycles yearly — around 1 June for the January intake and 1 December for the August intake
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Open to all international graduates with a passion for research
- A strong bachelor's or master's degree in science, technology or engineering
- Good English communication skills; no separate test required for most applicants
- Willing to complete the PhD in Singapore at NUS, NTU, SMU or SUTD
How to apply
- Identify a supervisor and research area across the partner institutions
- Apply online with transcripts, two referee reports and your passport details
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by the host institution
- Awards are confirmed two to three months after each deadline
- Your counsellor can help match your research interests to supervisors
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A global education and business hub with world-top universities close to home. Post-study work: Work pass with a qualifying job offer.
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Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): your questions, answered
What does the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) cover?
Fully funded PhD: tuition, a monthly stipend of up to S$2,700, airfare and a settling-in allowance. SINGA funds international students to complete a PhD in science or engineering at Singapore's leading universities, with research placements in A*STAR's national labs.
Who is eligible for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)?
Core requirements are: Open to all international graduates with a passion for research; A strong bachelor's or master's degree in science, technology or engineering; Good English communication skills; no separate test required for most applicants; Willing to complete the PhD in Singapore at NUS, NTU, SMU or SUTD. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) deadline?
Two cycles yearly — around 1 June for the January intake and 1 December for the August intake. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.