Singapore Scholarships for International Students, Fully Funded 2025

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 Overview of Singapore's overseas student scholarships:

Foreign students who excel in their undergraduate and/or graduate studies and who have a burning desire to conduct research leading to a doctorate (PhD) in Science and Engineering at a Singaporean university are given the distinction of SINGA.

The Singaporean government is inviting students from all around the world to apply for this scholarship to study for a Master's or a PhD at Singaporean universities.

This fully funded scholarship is available to students from all over the world who want to study in Singapore.

Since the fellowship is fully supported, includes a wide choice of research majors, and is open to all countries, a language certificate is not required when applying for it.

The award offers around 950 scholarships, which are distributed among more than 100 different nationalities.

Institutional Host: The main research institutions where students can choose to conduct their research are the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).

subject of study:

The following programs offer the SINGA scholarship:

Physical science PhD programs

Engineering

biology and medicine

natural sciences there were 240 awards. As part of the Singapore International Graduate Award, scholarships will be awarded.

International students are the intended market

Required Documents: Compile the required paperwork before applying. Please DO NOT mail any of your hard copies to SINGA Office. All necessary documentation must be submitted online 

A current passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or . ping forma

Reports & Transcripts: English translation is required for ALL transcripts

academic degrees of bachelor's or master's Transcripts: Bachelor's degree certificate(s) or scroll(s), or, if your degree certificate/scroll hasn't been awarded yet, a letter of certification from the university on your candidacy

Recommendation Coverage of the Scholarships: Letter of Motivation for Scholarship.

Here are top fully funded Singapore scholarships for international students in 2025, covering undergraduates, masters, PhD, and research fellowships:

🎓 PhD / Graduate Scholarships

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

  • Coverage: Full tuition, monthly stipend (S $2,000 → S $2,500 after Qualifying Exam), airfare (up to S $1,500), settling-in allowance (S $1,000) (scholarshipshunter.com)

  • Eligible for: International PhD applicants in science, tech, engineering at NUS, NTU, SUTD, SMU, or A*STAR (scholarshipshunter.com)

  • Deadline: June 1, 2025 (scholarshipshunter.com)

  • Insider tip from Reddit:

    “Research Labs: A*STAR…, Degree level: PhD…, Last Date: 1 June 2025”

Nanyang International Scholarships (NTU)

Includes:

  • Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship

  • NTU Research Scholarship (tuition + stipend; PhD students get extra S $500/month stipend)

  • Undergraduate Nanyang Scholarship (brilliantscholarship.com)

  • Benefits: Tuition waivers, annual living allowance (~S $6,500), accommodation allowance (~S $2,000), travel grants up to S $5,000, computer allowance (~S $1,750) (brilliantscholarship.com)

  • Deadline: Around Dec 2024 (undergrad grad) or Jan 2025– check NTU portal (bestfullyfundedscholarships.com)

NTU President Award 2025

  • Coverage: Full tuition, living stipend, plus research/travel grants (bestfullyfundedscholarships.com)

  • For: Undergrad to PhD level, open globally

  • Deadline: Varies—consult NTU admissions

🎓 Master's & Undergraduate Scholarships

Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships (NUS)

Singapore Government Scholarships (ASEAN + global)

  • Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation allowance, living stipend, airfare 

  • Levels: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Post-doc

  • Deadlines: ~March 1 for BS; ~April 1 for MS/PhD. 

🧠 Research Fellowships (short-term)

AI Singapore (AISG) PhD Fellowship

  • Fully funded: Covers PhD studies in AI at NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD (scholarshipsads.com)

  • Deadline: Sept 30, 2025

NUS Industrial PhD Scholarships

  • Fully funded across all subjects ■ Deadline May 15, 2025 (scholarshipsads.com, scholarshiplit.com)

Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship

📋 Quick Comparison Table

Scholarship Level Host Coverage Deadline
SINGA PhD NUS, NTU, SUTD, SMU, A*STAR Full tuition, stipend, allowances June 1, 2025
NTU Int’l Scholarships UG & Grad NTU Tuition + living + travel + allowances ~Dec 2024–Jan 2025
Lee Kong Chian (NUS) Masters & PhD NUS Full package incl. stipends Nov 15, 2024
Singapore Govt Scholarships UG–Postdoc NUS/NTU/SMU Tuition + stipend + airfare Mar 1 (UG), Apr 1 (MS/PhD)
AISG PhD Fellowship PhD NUS/NTU/SMU/SUTD Fully funded Sept 30, 2025
NUS Industrial PhD PhD NUS Full funding May 15, 2025
Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship Postgraduate NUS Stipend + support May 31, 2025

✅ Application Tips

  • Apply early – most deadlines fall between November 2024 and June 2025.

  • Highlight leadership, research experience, and potential impact.

  • Prepare a strong research proposal for PhD awards like SINGA and NTU.

  • Secure 2–3 solid recommendation letters.

  • Monitor official university portals (NUS, NTU, A*STAR, SINGA) for updates.

📌 Final Take

  • The most prestigious and easiest to track first: SINGA PhD (apply by June 1).

  • For undergrad or MSc students: Singapore Government Scholarships and Nanyang/Lee Kong Chian awards are top-tier.

  • For PhD researchers: AISG Fellowship (deadline Sept) and NUS Industrial PhD (May).

Would you like help narrowing the best fit based on your study level or discipline?

Amount of the Scholarships Covered:

tuition in full

Up to S$1,500* in one-time airfare grants and S$1,000* in one-time relocation aid

After completing the qualifying examination, the monthly stipend of S$2200 will increase to S$2,700.

Value of Scholarships / Inclusion:

For up to four years of PhD study, the scholarship provides full tuition reimbursement, a monthly stipend, relocation assistance, and travel funding.

Open to all foreign graduates with a strong academic record and a desire for research Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English; positive academic reference letters

All foreign graduates with a passion for research and a record of excellence in the classroom are eligible.

Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills positive academic reference letters

Note: Foreign students starting their studies in Singapore make up the majority of SINGA's target population. Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents, and foreign students enrolling in or previously attending higher education institutions in Singapore are not eligible.

Singapore Scholarships Summary:

Scholarship nation: Singapore

Degree: Master's, Master's with a PhD; Financial Aid: Full Tuition

the first day of December 2022

Application guidelines:

There is an online application process. The deadline for admission to the January 2026 class was 1 June 2025. Applications must be submitted before December 1, 2025, at 23:59 Singapore time (GMT +8) for the August 2025 intake.

For thorough information on how to apply for this scholarship, visit the official website (link provided below).

Deadline

The government's 2025 Singapore Scholarship application deadline is December 1, 2025. (Singaporean Time)

How to Apply 

Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted within 12 weeks after the application deadline.

Website: The official website for scholarships

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