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Scholarships to study in Singapore

University awards, Singapore government schemes and Indian schemes you can use to study in Singapore, including awards open for any country. 64 listed.

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1 Dec 2026
Next deadline · A*STAR with NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT
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Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

A*STAR with NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT

Full tuition for 4 years; S$2,700/month stipend, rising to S$3,200 after the PhD Qualifying Exam; S$1,000 settling-in allowance; S$1,500 airfare grant.

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Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi (SC/ST)

SC & ST Development Depts, Govt of Telangana

Up to ₹20 lakh plus one-way economy airfare.

Need-basedFor Indian studentsTelangana domicileSCSTPartial scholarshipSeparate application1 essay
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SGUniversity awardAutomatic

Dato' Kho Hui Meng Scholarship

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Up to S$87,600 for subsidised tuition, study expenses and SMU-approved overseas programmes; up to 4 years.

Merit-basedPartial scholarshipAutomatic
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Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Up to US$100,000: tuition, living expenses and one-way travel.

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ANYPrivate trustOpens soon

Loan scholarship of roughly ₹1-10 lakh, plus a possible travel grant and gift scholarship.

Merit-basedLoan scholarshipSeparate application1 essay
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SGUniversity awardAutomatic

Lee Kong Chian Scholars' Programme

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Tuition waiver (after MOE subsidy); S$16,000 Global Opportunities grant; S$5,000/yr living allowance; S$1,800 computer allowance; S$9,000 Enhanced Flexibility Grant. Total S$130,800 (non-Law) or S$135,600 (Law).

Merit-basedPartial scholarshipAutomatic
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SGUniversity awardAutomatic

LKYSPP Endowed and School-Funded Scholarships (MPP / MPA / MIA)

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS)

Tuition, medical insurance, exam and approved fees; monthly maintenance allowance; one-time book and settling-in allowance; economy airfare to and from home country.

Merit-basedPartial scholarshipAutomatic
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SGForeign governmentOpen

MOE Tuition Grant (Tuition Grant Scheme)

Ministry of Education, Singapore

Subsidises tuition to the "subsidised" fee level. International students must work for a Singapore entity for 3 years after graduation; liquidated damages if the course status changes or the bond is bought out.

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National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for SC & others

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Tuition at actuals + maintenance US$15,400/yr (UK £9,900) + contingency, visa, insurance and economy airfare. 125 awards a year; 30% for women.

Need-basedFor Indian studentsSCDNTFully fundedSeparate application2 essays
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SGUniversity awardAutomatic

NUS International Undergraduate Scholarship

National University of Singapore (NUS)

100% of subsidised tuition (after MOE Tuition Grant, which must be taken up); S$5,800/yr living allowance; S$5,000/yr accommodation allowance; S$1,750 one-time computer allowance. No scholarship bond, but the MOE Tuition Grant carries a 3-year Singapore work obligation (Medicine/Dentistry: MOH bond). Renewal: GPA ≥ 3.5.

Merit-basedPartial scholarshipAutomatic
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SGUniversity awardAutomatic

Partial merit scholarships and grants (amounts not published on the source page). 50 hours of contribution to Graduate Studies Office activities. No service bond.

Merit-basedPartial scholarshipAutomatic
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SGUniversity awardAutomatic

Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship (NUS)

National University of Singapore (NUS)

100% of subsidised tuition (after MOE Tuition Grant); S$6,000/yr living allowance; on-campus accommodation allowance (lowest double-room rate); S$1,750 computer allowance; S$200 settling-in; inbound and return airfare. 6-YEAR BOND with a Singapore-registered company after graduation. Cannot be held with other awards.

Merit-basedPartial scholarshipAutomatic
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