A-STAR Graduate Scholarship, Singapore 2022

A-STAR Graduate Scholarship, Singapore 2022 is an initiative by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A-STAR) for Ph.D. applicants. This scholarship programme is a collaboration between A-STAR, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Singapore Management University (SMU) aims at helping young students undertake research at an A-STAR Research Institute and register for their PhD candidature at NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU. The selected students will receive variable awards.

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A-STAR) in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Singapore Management University (SMU) is offering this scholarship.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be a citizen of Singaporeans and other nationals
• Have completed or are on track to complete a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
• Have satisfied criteria for and seek admission to PhD or EngD programme in an autonomous university
• Have obtained, or are on track to get, at least a 2nd Upper-Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Have a strong interest in a research career

NOTE: 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.

Selected candidates will receive -

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly sustenance allowance (including CPF contribution, if applicable)
• Other allowances include book allowance, computer allowance, conference allowance and thesis allowance
• Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button
Step 2: Click on 'Register Now' to create an account.
Step 3: Once registered, complete the application form.
Step 4: Upload the required documents.
Step 5: Submit the application.

NOTE: Please note that the choice of PhD or EngD supervisor(s), project and university of successful candidates is subject to approval by A*STAR.  Please refer to the "Research Areas and Supervisors" tab for a list of A*STAR-approved supervisors. 

• Identity card/Passport
• A recent passport-sized photo in JPEG/PNG format
• Singapore National Service certificate (if applicable)
• Academic Transcripts/Degree Scrolls for all qualifications and subjects
• SAT / GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / MCAT results (if applicable)
• Co-curricular activities records (if applicable)
• Awards & Publications (if available)

The selection of the candidates will be based on the eligibility criteria.

Application deadline: 01st August 2022

• After completing their PhD or EngD studies, AGS scholars can apply for the A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) to pursue post-doctoral training at top overseas universities or research entities to further deepen their research expertise and expand their global network.