The Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (ASTAR) in Singapore offers several scholarship programs for international students and PhD candidates. Below is an overview of three key programs: the Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA), the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA), and the ASTAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP).

  1. Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) SIPGA offers 2–6 month research internships in A*STAR for international undergraduate and master’s students. Projects focus on sciences and technologies, including biomedicine and engineering. Students must be enrolled at their home university and have strong academic results. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of 2,000 SGD. Applications are open until November 30, 2024.
  1. Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) SINGA allows international students to pursue a PhD in Singapore. The program covers a wide range of scientific fields and includes full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend of up to 3,200 SGD, and contributions for airfare and settling-in expenses. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2024.
  1. A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) ARAP offers PhD students 1–2 year research attachments at A*STAR with support from their home university. Projects span biomedicine, computational sciences, and engineering. The program provides a monthly stipend of 2,700 SGD and contributions for airfare, accommodation, and additional expenses. Nominations are accepted twice a year, typically in May and November.

List of all scholarships is published HERE