The Government of Singapore has opened applications for PhD scholarships in the areas of Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and topics related to Physical Sciences (such as Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy), through the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) program. program . It is possible to apply until December 1st for the program aimed at doctoral students , which starts in August 2024.
Students can choose between doing their research at the government’s science and technology agency or at three universities in the country: Nanyang Technological University (NTU),SUTD. Studies will be carried out in English at any of these institutes in Singapore and it is possible to explore the research topics worked on at initiative’s website of the Singapore government.
What are the benefits of Singapore government scholarships?
The scholarship fully covers annual fees for up to four years of the program. There is also a monthly fee of around 2,200 dollars (which increases to 2,700 after the candidate completes the qualification), financial assistance of one thousand dollars for installation in the country and 1,500 dollars for air tickets.
To meet the prerequisites , you must submit your undergraduate academic transcript and two letters of recommendation , which must be submitted online. Although it is not mandatory to have completed a master’s degree Before applying for PhD scholarships, those who have the degree must also submit a transcript and certificate.
Proficiency exams ( IELTS and TOEFL ) and standardized exams ( GRE or SAT ) can be sent as supplementary documentation, but are not mandatory. As the Singapore government program highlights, however, universities are free to ask for them.
Check out the step-by-step instructions for applying here . Applications can be made until December 1st , and programs begin in August 2024. The evaluation of scholarship candidates is mainly based on academic records and letters of recommendation.
About Singapore
Located on the Asian continent , Singapore is a city-state with approximately 5.5 million inhabitants, known as the Lion City . Like Silicon Valley in the United States, Singapore brings together startups from various areas, such as games and applications, and professionals from all over the planet. In Singapore, people communicate in four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. There are a total of 34 universities in the country and, among them, is the National University of Singapore (NUS), considered the best university in Asia.