The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is now accepting applications for the January 2026 intake. In partnership with top Singaporean colleges and research institutions, this fellowship provides fully supported PhD or EngD options. It is accessible to international students who want to do groundbreaking research in Singapore.
For the January 2026 intake of the SINGA scholarship, applications must be submitted by June 1, 2025, at 23:59 (GMT +8, Singapore Time). Within 12 weeks following the application deadline, those who have been shortlisted for additional consideration will be contacted.
Benefits of the SINGA Scholarship:
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Full Tuition Fees for up to 4 years.
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Monthly Stipend of SGD 2,700, which increases to SGD 3,200 after passing the Qualifying Examination.
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Airfare Grant of SGD 1,500 (one-time).
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Settling-in allowance of SGD 1,000 (one-time).
Partner university:
As part of SINGA, a partnership amongst prominent universities in Singapore, students can obtain their PhD or EngD from the following institute:
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU): PhD
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National University of Singapore (NUS): PhD
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Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD): PhD, EngD
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Singapore Management University (SMU): PhD, EngD
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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT): EngD
Research areas:
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Engineering and Technology
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Biomedical Sciences
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Computing and Information Sciences
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Physical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
International students who fulfil the following criteria are eligible to apply for the SINGA scholarship:
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Exceptional academic achievement in master’s or undergraduate programs.
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Strong passion for research.
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Fluency in both spoken and written English.
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Reputable academic references.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research career with the SINGA scholarship. Apply now!
