Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Graduate Scholarship 2027 | Singapore
If you plan to study in Singapore with financial support, the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship is one of the best opportunities available to international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at various Singaporean universities across a wide range of fields. The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship 2027-2028 is offered for PhD research studies. This scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, and support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about the Singapore A*STAR Graduate Scholarship, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.
At A*STAR Graduate Academy (AGA), they believe that diversity fuels innovation and interdisciplinary research. With an opportunity to study and conduct research at top universities in Singapore and abroad, be a part of a community of curious minds dedicated to overcoming the challenges of tomorrow’s science and research landscape.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is conducting mission-oriented research to advance scientific discovery and technological innovation. For our research institutes, the wider research community, and industry, we play a major role in nurturing and developing talent and leadership.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: PhD
- Institution: A*STAR
- Study Destination: Singapore
- Program Period: 4 years
- Opportunity Focus Areas:
- Biomedical Research
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Bioinformatics
- Food Science, Food Processing
- Human Potential & Clinical Sciences
- Infectious Diseases
- MedTech
- Metabolic & Brain Health
- Precision and Preventive Health
- Synthetic Biology
- Therapeutics
- Science & Engineering Research
- Automated Hub Operations
- Data, AI, and Compute
- Quantum
- Real-time, Resilient & Optimized Supply Chain
- Semiconductors
- Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing
- Sustainable Energy and Chemicals
- Biomedical Research
The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship Application Deadline
The application deadlines for the Singapore ASTAR Graduate scholarship are from 1st November to 1st February (for the first cycle) and from 1st June to 10th August (for the second cycle).
Scholarship Coverage
The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- 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
Eligibility Criteria for A*STAR Graduate Scholarship
To be eligible for the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All Countries.
- Be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) who has obtained, or is on track to obtain, at least a Second-Class (Upper) Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Non-SPR foreigners must have completed or are on track to obtain at least a Second-Class (Upper) Honours degree at a Singapore autonomous university
- Be in the last semester of their final year of undergraduate studies to apply
- Satisfy the criteria for and gain admission to a PhD program in an autonomous university
- For midterm AGS applicants:
- Be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) who has obtained at least a second-class (upper) honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Non-SPR foreigners must have obtained at least a Second-Class (Upper) Honours degree in a Singaporean autonomous university
- Enrolled in a Singapore autonomous university and have completed at least 1 semester at the point of scholarship application
- On track to attain excellent academic standing for the current degree
- Good research potential and/or achievements
- Current university supervisor to be at least 1 of the 2 academic references
How to Apply for the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship?
Please follow the instructions below to apply for the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship:
- Browse the research projects across diverse scientific fields and find the right fit for you.
- Prepare the following documents in advance before applying:
- Identification card or passport.
- A recent passport-sized photo, in either JPEG or PNG format, should be included.
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s academic transcripts.
- Provide your bachelor’s degree certificate(s) or scroll(s), or a letter of certification from the university regarding your candidature if your degree certificate/scroll has not yet been conferred.
- A minimum of two recommendation reports must be completed and submitted online by the referees.
- Register here.
Website
To know more about the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship, please visit the official website:
Muhammad Faizan
PhD Researcher in Mechanical Engineering & Scholarship Advisor
Muhammad Faizan is the founder of Scholarship Roar and a PhD researcher in mechanical engineering at Adelaide University. He writes scholarship guides and reviews all articles for eligibility, deadlines and application details.
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