Singapore Government’s Top 5 Scholarships for International students 2023

Scholarship Description:

5 scholarships that are offered by the Singapore government for international students.

1. Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): This scholarship is jointly offered by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and the Singapore Management University (SMU). It covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, and other allowances for international students pursuing a Ph.D. degree in science, engineering, and technology in Singapore.

2. President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF): This scholarship is offered by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It is open to international students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. degree in any field of study offered by the two universities.

3. Monbukagakusho Research Scholarship (MEXT): This scholarship is offered by the Japanese government and is open to international students who wish to pursue research-based graduate studies in Japan. Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.

4. Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Scholarships: This scholarships was offered by LKY-SMILE (Singapore Management University Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship) in association with LKY school of Public Policy

5. ISCA-ICAI International Scholarships: This scholarship is offered by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It is open to international students who wish to pursue a degree in accountancy in Singapore.

Please take note that the information above may not be up-to-date and the scholarships which i mentioned here may not be current and certain criterias are there for eligibility and selection of the scholarship, I recommend checking the official websites of the universities and organizations that offer the scholarships for the most up-to-date information and the application process for the scholarships.

Degree Level:

Singapore Government’s Top 5 Scholarships for International students 2023 is available to undertake Masters level programs at Singapore Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

1. Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA):

Eligibility:

• International students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. degree in science, engineering, and technology in Singapore.
• Applicants should possess a good honours degree (at least Second Class Upper Honours) or a Master’s degree.
• Strong commitment and passion to research in the fields of science, engineering, and technology.
• Also, they should be able to show excellent academic results and research potentials in their field.

Benefits:

• Tuition fees will be fully covered
• A monthly stipend of SGD 2,500
• Medical insurance coverage
• Research support grant
• Conference and airfare grant
• Special funding for overseas attachment
• Opportunities to participate in various professional development and networking activities.

Application procedure:

• Applications are typically open around late of the year, Candidates can apply through the official website of SINGA.
• The application process usually involves submitting an online application form, CV, academic transcripts, research proposal, and other required documents.
• Candidates should apply through one of the four participating universities: A*STAR, NUS, NTU, and SMU.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the university and the scholarship sponsor.

2. President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF)

Eligibility:

• International students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. degree at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• Applicant should possess a minimum of a Second Class Upper Honours degree or equivalent in any field of study.
• Strong research capability and potentials as shown by academic results and research experiences.

Benefits:

• Tuition fees will be fully covered
• A monthly stipend of SGD 2,500
• Medical insurance coverage
• Research support grant
• Conference and airfare grant
• Opportunities to participate in various professional development and networking activities.

Application procedure:

• The application process typically starts around late of the year.
• Candidates can apply through the official websites of NUS and NTU.
• The application process usually involves submitting an online application form, CV, academic transcripts, research proposal, and other required documents.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the university and the scholarship sponsor.

3. Monbukagakusho Research Scholarship (MEXT)

Eligibility:

• International students who wish to pursue research-based graduate studies in Japan.
• Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Good academic results and research potentials are required.

Benefits:

• Allowance of JPY 143,000 per month
• Round-trip airfare
• Full tuition fee
• Coverage of entrance examination, matriculation and tuition fees
• Research allowance of JPY 2,000,000 -Medical and accident insurance

Application procedure:

• The application process typically starts around late of the year.
• Candidates can apply through the Embassy of Japan in Singapore.
• The application process usually involves submitting an online application form, CV, academic transcripts, research proposal, and other required documents.

4. Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Scholarships

Eligibility:

• International students who wish to pursue a Master of Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University
• Strong academic records and clear vision for entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial ability.

Benefits:

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced entrepreneurs
• Access to a network of business leaders and investors
• Opportunities to participate in entrepreneurial events and competitions

Application procedure:

• The application process typically starts around late of the year.
• Candidates can apply through the official website of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition.
• The application process usually involves submitting an online application form, CV, academic transcripts, business plan, and other required documents.

5. ISCA-ICAI International Scholarships

Eligibility:

• International students who wish to pursue a degree in accountancy in Singapore.
• Strong academic records and commitment to the accountancy profession.

Benefits:

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Monthly allowance for living expenses
• Opportunities for internships and professional development
• Mentorship from industry professionals

Application procedure:

• The application process typically starts around late of the year.
• Candidates can apply through the official website of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
• The application process usually involves submitting an online application form, CV, academic transcripts, and other required documents.

Please note that the scholarships which i mentioned here may not be current, and the scholarship criteria are subject to change.Please check the official websites of the universities and organizations that offer the scholarships for the most up-to-date information and the application process for the scholarships.

Eligible Nationalities:

International students

Eligibility Criteria:

details given above

Application Procedure:

already discussed above.