The Singapore International Graduate Award 2025 is an exceptional, fully funded scholarship for talented international students who want to pursue their PhD training in Singapore. This scholarship is specially targeted at students interested in Science and Technology. It offers an opportunity to study in some of the finest institutions in Singapore, which include A*STAR Research Institutes, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).

Key Features of SINGA Scholarship 2025:

• Fully Funded: Tuition fees are waived, accommodation is provided, and financial support for living expenses enables one to focus on doctoral studies and research.
• Research Opportunities: Modern laboratories, internationally recognized researchers, and new skills with valuable research experience.
• International Exposure: SINGA offers the chance to interact with people of diverse professional and academic backgrounds worldwide in building global networks and advancing one’s research career.
• Diverse Fields of Study: The scholarship offers Ph.D. research in various scientific and technological fields, giving one a leeway towards following specific academic interests in studies.
• Cultural Experience: you can experience the country’s rich cultural diversity and high quality of life.

Duration and Benefits:

1. Offering four years of tuition fee waivers.
2. Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
3. Stipends for living expenses.
4. Hands-on experience in their research work.

Application Details:

• Eligibility: The scholarship is open to international students worldwide with no educational background in Singapore.
• Applicants seeking admission to a full-time PhD program in Science and Technology-related disciplines must apply.
• Application Deadline: Submit your applications on or before December 1, 2024.
• This scholarship can be one of the best opportunities for would-be researchers looking toward higher education and research in Asia’s dynamic and fast-growing region.
• Pursue your PhD
• Check qualifications requirement. Since this scholarship is competitive, ensuring one is qualified is the thing to do before applying.

Eligibility Criteria for the Singapore International Graduate Award 2025:

• International Applicants: A conditioned scholarship would not discriminate against any graduate from any part of the world as long as they are highly interested in conducting research with an excellent academic record.
• English Language Proficiency: The applicants require Good written and spoken English command. No strict requirement for an English proficiency test may be demanded, though universities may require the certification while considering the student’s admissions.
• Academic References: A positive recommendation of academic referees is necessary for this application.
• Academic Qualification: The candidate needs to have a bachelor’s degree. He can apply only for a full-time PhD program in Science or Engineering. The PhD program cannot be pursued in Humanities, Arts, or any other field of non-scientific inquiry.
• Selection Criteria: The selection criteria of A*STAR, the agency administering the scholarship, may further add to these requirements under their policy. These policies are subject to change without notice.

Benefits of Singapore International Graduate Award, 2025:

This full scholarship would cover a wide range of expenses for studying abroad. They are:

• Tuition fee waiver: Award the full tuition fee at the candidature time, and the school will directly pay the student’s fee account.
• Settling-In Allowance: A one-time amount of SGD 1,000, paid within the first two weeks after enrolling in the PhD program, to help the student settle in living in Singapore.
• Travel allowance: One-time air travel of up to SGD 1,500.
• Monthly Stipend: SGD 2,700 monthly
• Research and International Exposure: Working in a lab at the World Class and Research Institute in Singapore, I gained significant exposure and experience in the relevant field.

Documents For Applying To SINGA 2025

The documents need to be provided to finalize your application:

1. Passport
2. A valid passport.
3. Photo: A recent passport-sized photo in .jpeg or .png format.
4. Transcripts: Transcripts of all academic documents translated into English. These will include your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, if applicable.
5. Degree Certificate: Bachelor’s certificate or a letter from your university confirming the degree if the certificate is not yet awarded
6. Recommendation Reports: Your referees will submit two recommendation reports online.
7. Optional Documents: Scores of GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, SAT I & II, or GATE are required for some universities.

Application Procedure:

Use the following steps to submit your application for the SINGA 2025 Scholarship:

1. Search Research Project: View and choose a PhD project among the listed ones that interest you.
2. Documents Preparation: Have all the required documents ready in advance.
3. Online Submission: Submit your application and all supporting documents through the SINGA portal. Do not send any hard copies.
4. Submit Reference Letters: Your referees will receive an email to submit their reference letters through the SINGA portal. The application process is considered complete only after the referees submit their letters.

 Application Deadline:

The Singapore International Graduate Award applications for the August 2025 intake will close on December 1, 2024. To apply well in advance, apply at least two weeks before the deadline to allow your referees sufficient time to address their letters of reference.