PhD Scholarships in Singapore for International Students

Singapore · University

SINGA Scholarship 2027

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in collaboration with NUS, NTU, SUTD, SMU, and SIT

Full Ride

PhD

Open · Next: June 2026 / December 2026

Singapore · University

NTU Research Scholarship

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Full Ride

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Via NTU graduate admission each intake

Singapore · University

NUS ASEAN Research Scholarship

National University of Singapore

Full Ride

PhD

Open · Next: Tied to Aug and Jan PhD intakes; faculty deadlines vary

Singapore · University

NUS Research Scholarship

National University of Singapore

Full Ride

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Via graduate admission for August and January intakes

Singapore · University

NUS Research Scholarship 2026

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Monthly stipend plus full or large tuition subsidy, up to 2 yrs (Master's) or 4 yrs (PhD).

Master's PhD

Open · Next: NUS research programmes admit students for August and January intakes, with deadlines set by each faculty several months before the intake. For 2026 entry, check your target faculty's admissions page for the exact closing dates.

Singapore · Government

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Full Ride

PhD

Open · Next: Annual windows for January and August PhD intakes

Singapore · University

Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Full Ride

PhD

Open · Next: By nomination; annual window typically June to July (NIE runs earlier).

Singapore · University

NUS President's Graduate Fellowship

National University of Singapore

Full Ride

PhD

Open · Next: By nomination via graduate admission; August and January intakes

Singapore · University

SUTD PhD President's Graduate Fellowship

Singapore University of Technology and Design

Full Ride

PhD

Open · Next: Automatic via PhD admission; no separate application

Singapore · University

NTU Research Scholarship (RSS)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Monthly stipend from S$2,900 (international) + tuition fees, up to 2 years (Master's) or 4 years (PhD)

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Rolling — apply together with the graduate research programme admission application

Singapore · University

Yunqi PhD Scholarship in Science and Technology

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Full tuition fees + monthly stipend up to S$3,500 (international)

PhD

Open · Next: Rolling — apply together with the PhD admission application

Singapore · University

Provost Graduate Award (PGA)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Monthly stipend S$4,300 (international) + full tuition + up to S$3,000/year conference allowance, up to 4 years

PhD

Open · Next: By nomination only; AY2026-2027 cycle — no fixed public deadline stated