APPLY: 2022 Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) Scholarship For International Students

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 Chila Andrew Aondofa 832 Views Commonwealth PhD Scholarships, SINGA Scholarship, Study in Singapore min read

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The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).

PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NTU, NUS, SUTD, or SMU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a Ph.D. degree by either NTU, NUS, SUTD, or SMU.

Singapore is the gateway to some of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. And with SINGA, you can pursue your PhD education in Singapore, establish global links and take your research career to greater heights.

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) Scholarship Summary

Host Country: Singapore
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | $2,500 | Air Ticket
Deadline: December 1, 2021

Pursue your PhD education in Singapore with SINGA and take your research to greater heights.

Research areas under the PhD Programme fall broadly under two categories:

Biomedical Sciences; and
Physical Science and Engineering.

Scholarship Requirements

Open for application 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

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.

A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including:

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*

Estimated cost of living in Singapore

Item	Per Student Per Month (S$)
Food	University Canteens	250 – 350
Meals outside Campus	450 – 600
Accommodation (based on a single room)	On – Campus*	400 – 700
Transport Expenses (local)	100 – 150
Other Expenses (stationary, laundry, toiletries, recreation, etc.)	400 – 500
Total Estimated Cost of Living	1,400 – 2,000

*Priority for on-campus accommodation is usually given to first year students.

Required Documents

Do prepare the following documents in advance before applying. NOTE: Do NOT mail any hard copy documents to SINGA Office. All necessary documents are to be submitted online.

a. Valid Passport
b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)

3.Transcripts & Reports
ALL transcripts need to be in English translation
Mandatory

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts.
Bachelor’s Degree certificate(s) / scroll(s) or a letter of certification from the university on your candidature if your degree certificate / scroll has not yet been conferred.
2 recommendation reports (to be completed and submitted online by the referees).

Method of Application

Please read the important information below.

a. Please ensure that the information you provide during account registration in the application portal is accurate, as the information will be used for verification upon your first log-in.

b. Please ensure that you apply for the correct scholarship – “Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)” – in the application portal after logging in.

c. Please do NOT mail any hard copy documents to the SINGA Office.

d. Please submit your applications as early as possible. This will provide ample time for your referees to submit their online recommendation reports before the application deadline, as only applications with 2 recommendation reports will be processed.

e. Please check and ensure that all data you have entered in the online application form is correct and accurate before you submit the application. Amendments to the application will NOT be possible after it is submitted.