Scholarships in Singapore for International Students 2024-25

Singapore is globally recognized for academic excellence, housing top universities like the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), both ranked among the top 20 worldwide. The country is also a corporate hub with global offices of companies such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Dyson, and Tencent.

Although the government allocates about 20% of its annual budget to education, international students face higher costs compared to locals. The estimated monthly living cost is around SGD 3,700 (₹2 lakhs), and tuition fees range from SGD 15,000–56,000 per year (₹9–34 lakhs). Scholarships, grants, and fellowships help ease this financial burden.

Types of Scholarships in Singapore

• Government Scholarships
• University-Specific Scholarships

Singapore Government Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Award
Tuition Grant Scheme	Full-time UG/PG/Diploma students	Full tuition in exchange for 3-year work bond in Singapore
Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarships	UG applicants to NUS, NTU, SUTD, SMU with strong academics	Tuition, airfare, 6,500 SGD maintenance, hostel & settling-in allowance
SIPGA	3rd/4th year UG & Master’s in STEM with research interest	Monthly stipend of 2,000 SGD
National Science Scholarship (PhD)	Undergrads in science/engineering | SPR holders	Full tuition, stipend, return airfare (up to 5 years)
A*Star ACIS Scholarship	PhD aspirants in Computer Science | Graduates from SG unis	Full tuition, 4,550 SGD monthly stipend (up to 4 years)
A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)	Graduates from SG autonomous universities	Full tuition & stipend (up to 4 years)
SINGA	Graduates with excellent academics, research interest, English proficiency	Full tuition, 2,200 SGD stipend, 1,500 SGD airfare, 1,000 SGD settling-in allowance
GIC Scholarship Programme	All disciplines except medicine/dentistry | Strong academics	Tuition, fees, living stipend, return airfare & other allowances

University-Specific Scholarships in Singapore

Scholarship	Institution	Eligibility	Award
Science & Tech (S&T) UG Scholarship	NUS	UG applicants in Computing, Engineering, or Science | Asian citizens	Full tuition, 6,000 SGD living allowance, 1,750 SGD computer, airfare
Nanyang Scholarships	NTU	Strong academic/co-curricular profile	Full tuition (after Tuition Grant), 6,500 SGD living, 2,000 SGD accommodation, 5,000 SGD travel, 1,750 SGD computer
NTU Science & Engg. UG Scholarship	NTU	Engineering/Science applicants from Asia	Full tuition, 6,000 SGD living, 1,750 SGD computer,