Singapore Graduate Scholarship 2026 (A-STAR): Fully Funded Opportunity

Singapore Graduate Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in Singapore?

Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the Singapore A-Star Graduate Scholarship 2026.

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The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS) will finance up to four years of your PhD or EngD studies at autonomous universities in Singapore.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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Singapore Graduate Scholarship Abstract

Scholarship Host: Singapore Research Agency
Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Asia
Location: Singapore
Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Computer
- Research Costs
Eligibility: All Countries
Deadline: August 1, 2026

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Singapore A-Star Graduate Scholarship Details

Embark on your research journey with AGS at an A*STAR Research Institute and register your PhD or EngD candidature at autonomous universities in Singapore.

As an AGS scholar, you will be exposed to industry-oriented and user-inspired R&D projects. You will also have the opportunity to take part in an overseas attachment for up to 12 months during your studies.

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.

Singapore Graduate Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 4 years :

Full tuition fees
Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
Other allowances including
- Book allowance
- Computer allowance
- Conference allowance
- Thesis allowance
Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment

Mid-term AGS awardees will be offered the same terms of support as the full-term AGS awardees from the point of the award, with retrospective payment for all tuition fees and/or any compulsory fees from Year 1 of study onwards.

Singapore A-Star Graduate Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the postgraduate Singapore A-Star Graduate Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply
Non-Singaporeans must have completed or are on track to complete a degree in a Singaporean autonomous university
Satisfy the criteria for and seek admission to a PhD or EngD programme in an autonomous university
Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2^nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Applicants who are in the last semester of their final year of undergraduate studies are welcome to apply; however, successful candidates will only be awarded the scholarship if they obtain at least a 2^nd Upper Class Honours or equivalent results that meet A*STAR’s requirements
Have a strong interest in a research career