Fully Funded Scholarships in Singapore: A Guide for International Students

Fully funded scholarships in Singapore

Singapore has become a top destination for international students, home to the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Singapore Management University (SMU) — all ranked among the world's best. Several fully funded scholarships in Singapore cover tuition plus a monthly living allowance.

Top Singapore scholarships

NUS / NTU Research Scholarships

Both NUS and NTU offer fully funded research scholarships for PhD students, including full tuition and a monthly stipend of around S$2,000–S$2,700.

• Level: PhD
• Funding: Full tuition + monthly stipend
• Eligibility: Strong academic record; open to international students

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

SINGA is a fully funded PhD scholarship in Singapore for international students, jointly offered by NUS, NTU, and A*STAR research institutes. It covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend plus a one-time settling-in allowance.

• Level: PhD (science, engineering)
• Funding: Full tuition + stipend + S$1,000 settling allowance
• Deadline: Usually January and June

ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship

For undergraduates from ASEAN countries, NUS and NTU offer scholarships covering tuition with no bond, awarded on academic merit and leadership.

• Level: Bachelor's
• Eligibility: ASEAN nationals

Tips for applying

• Start early. Singapore deadlines cluster in January and June.
• Reach out to potential supervisors for research scholarships — a strong supervisor match dramatically improves your chances.
• Prepare a clear research proposal for PhD awards.

Use ScholarPath to track deadlines

Singapore scholarship deadlines are spread across the year. Set up your ScholarPath reminder so you're notified a month before each deadline.

Browse the Singapore tab on ScholarPath for the full list of NUS, NTU, and government awards.