SINGA Awards are given every
year to top students from all over the world. Awards are available for
pursuing PhD studies either at National University of Singapore (NUS) or Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) or the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
year to top students from all over the world. Awards are available for
pursuing PhD studies either at National University of Singapore (NUS) or Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) or the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
They want to encourage more
such exchanges, to build friendships and mutual understanding. This is why they
are introducing a new Singapore International Graduate Award (or SINGA), for
international students to do their Ph.D. training in a multi-disciplinary
environment in Singapore. 240 SINGA Awards will be given every year to top
students from all over the world.
such exchanges, to build friendships and mutual understanding. This is why they
are introducing a new Singapore International Graduate Award (or SINGA), for
international students to do their Ph.D. training in a multi-disciplinary
environment in Singapore. 240 SINGA Awards will be given every year to top
students from all over the world.
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) and the Singapore University of
Technology and Design (SUTD). Ph.D. training will be carried out in English at
your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NTU, NUS or SUTD. Students will
be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs.
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) and the Singapore University of
Technology and Design (SUTD). Ph.D. training will be carried out in English at
your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NTU, NUS or SUTD. Students will
be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs.
International students with a
passion for Science and Engineering research, excellent academic
qualifications, good reports from academic referees, and fluency in English are
encouraged to apply for this award. TOEFL, IELTS, and GRE are NOT required.
However, Applicants may indicate their scores in the online application form if
they have already taken any of these tests. If applicants are invited for an
interview, the selection panel will assess your command of spoken and written
English during the interview. The selection process will not be biased against
candidates without GRE, TOEFL or IELTS.
passion for Science and Engineering research, excellent academic
qualifications, good reports from academic referees, and fluency in English are
encouraged to apply for this award. TOEFL, IELTS, and GRE are NOT required.
However, Applicants may indicate their scores in the online application form if
they have already taken any of these tests. If applicants are invited for an
interview, the selection panel will assess your command of spoken and written
English during the interview. The selection process will not be biased against
candidates without GRE, TOEFL or IELTS.
Scholarship
Description:
- Application
Deadline: December 1, 2018 - Course
Level: Awards are available
for pursuing PhD studies either at National University
of Singapore (NUS) or Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or the
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). - Study
Subject: Research areas under the
PhD Programme fall broadly under two categories: - Biomedical
Sciences; and - Physical
Science and Engineering.
More
information on:
information on:
Please
note that you will be required to indicate your choices of supervisor in the
application form.
note that you will be required to indicate your choices of supervisor in the
application form.
- Scholarship
Award: 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$1,000*
*
Subject to terms and conditions
Subject to terms and conditions
Estimated
cost of living in Singapore
cost of living in Singapore
|
Items
|
Per Student Per Month (S$)
|
|
|
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.
for on-campus accommodation is usually given to first year students.
- Number
of Scholarships: 650 SINGA Awards
will be given every year to top students from all over the world. - Nationality:
International students - Scholarship
can be taken in Singapore
Eligibility
for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: International students are
eligible to apply. - Entrance
Requirements: To be eligible
to apply: - 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. - English
Language Requirements: TOEFL,
IELTS and GRE are NOT required. However, Applicants may indicate
their scores in the online application form if they have already taken any
of these tests. If they are invited for an interview, the selection panel
will assess your command of spoken and written English during the
interview. The selection process will not be biased against candidates
without GRE, TOEFL or IELTS.
Application
Procedure:
Introduction: Applicants
will need to complete and submit an online application form.
will need to complete and submit an online application form.
How to Apply: 1. Browse
PhD Research Projects
PhD Research Projects
Go to Research Areas to
browse the projects you are interested in.
browse the projects you are interested in.
2. Documents Required
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.
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. Identification card or
Passport
b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)
Passport
b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)
3.Transcripts & Reports
ALL transcripts need to be in English translation
Mandatory
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).
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).
Optional
GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I
& II / GATE results. However, do note that you may be requested by the
university to submit satisfactory scores as part of the university admission
requirement.
& II / GATE results. However, do note that you may be requested by the
university to submit satisfactory scores as part of the university admission
requirement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read the important information below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
