Singapore Government Scholarships 2026 for International Students
Applications are now open for the Singapore Government Scholarships 2026 in Singapore. International students from all countries are eligible to apply for the Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) and the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA). Candidates wishing to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or Postdoctoral studies in Singapore are encouraged to apply. These prestigious, fully funded scholarships are available for the 2026–27 academic year, and all programs are taught in English.
The Singapore International Student Scholarship is offered in collaboration with Singapore’s top three universities: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Selected students will pursue their studies at one of these partner universities.
Singapore Government Scholarships 2026 Details
| University: | National University of Singapore |
| Degree level: | BS, MS, PhD, Post Doc |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Singapore |
| Last date: | 1 March 2026 (for BS) & 1 April 2026 (for MS, PhD) |
Financial Benefits
The Singapore Government Scholarships 2026 for International Students is a Full Free Scholarships to study abroad. Detail is given below:
National Science Scholarship for BS, MS, PhD:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
- Monthly overseas living allowance
- Annual return airfare
- Other allowances including
- Conference allowance
- Thesis allowance
- Computer allowance
- Warm clothing and settling-in allowance
SINGA Scholarship for MS, PhD:
- Full Tuition Fees
- Monthly stipend of S$2,000, which will be increased to S$2,500 after the passing of the Qualifying Examination
- One-time Airfare Grant of up to S$1,500*
- One-time Settling in Allowance of S$1,000*
A*STAR International Fellowship for Post Doctoral:
- Monthly overseas living allowance
- Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
- Annual return airfare
- Other allowances including
- Settling-in allowance
- Computer allowance
- Conference allowance
- Annual personal insurance
Information For BS, MS Students to Study in Singapore
- Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) is eligible for students who are pursuing their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from all Nationalities.
- Supports Short-Term Research from Top Singapore Universities for the Duration of Minimum 2 months to a maximum of 6 months.
Information For PhD Students to Study in Singapore
- Open for application to all international graduates. The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) Scholarship is to Pursue a Doctoral Degree from Top Singapore Universities.
- The Duration of the Singapore Scholarship PhD Degree is almost 4 Years.
Available Study Fields for PhD
Research areas Under the PhD Degree Program fall broadly under two categories:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Physical Science and Engineering.
Available Fields of Study for Short Term Research BS, MS
Biomedical Sciences and Physical Science and Engineering Related Disciplines.
Eligibility Criteria For BS, MS Students
- Be Singaporean. Applicants of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore citizenship
- Undergraduate Students in Their Third or Fourth Year, or Master Students.
Eligibility Criteria For PhD Students
- Open to all International Graduates with a Passion for Research and excellent academic results
- Good skills in written and spoken English
- Good reports from academic referees.
Application Deadline
Follow the given below deadline to apply for the scholarships:
- National Science Scholarship (BS): 01-Mar-2026
- A*STAR Computing and Information Science Scholarship (ACIS): 01-Aug-2026
- A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (Singapore): 01-Aug-2026
- National Science Scholarship (Masters): 01-Oct-2026
- National Science Scholarship (PhD): 01-OCt-2026
- A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF): 01-Oct-2026
- Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): 01-June-2026
How to Apply for Singapore Government Scholarships
There is an Online application system to apply for the Singapore Government Scholarships 2026. The Complete Application process for Singapore Government Scholarships for Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral students is given below:
