Scholarships in Singapore for international students

5 scholarships you can use to study in Singapore are listed on Pathyras — Singapore's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 2 Master's · 2 PhD / research · 2

Singapore scholarships

ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
Singapore Ministry of Education (via NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD) · Bachelor's
Subsidised tuition (after MOE Tuition Grant) plus annual living allowance (S$5,800 at NUS) and accommodation allowance
NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship
National University of Singapore · Bachelor's
Full subsidised tuition plus living allowance (e.g. NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship)
Singapore International Graduate Award
A*STAR, in partnership with NTU, NUS, SUTD, and SMU · PhD
Full tuition + S$2,700-3,200/month stipend + settling-in and airfare allowances

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Singapore

International and regional awards whose host universities include Singapore.

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Asian Development Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Singapore
Full tuition, monthly subsistence and housing allowance, books, medical insurance and travel

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Singapore.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Singapore?

Yes. 5 scholarships you can use to study in Singapore are listed on Pathyras: Singapore's own government, university and foundation funding (such as ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship, NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship and Singapore International Graduate Award) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Singapore scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 2, Master's 2, PhD / research 2. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.