As the only through-train scholarship in Singapore, the NSS provides for your undergraduate studies and PhD training. Through this scholarship, we seek to groom young talents for a career in science and provide them with opportunities to work in some of the world’s renowned research institutes and learn from the best scientific minds:
• Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship.
• Have keen interest in science and research
• Excellent academic results
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. Please refer to www.a-star.edu.sg for more detailed information.
The National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD) supports up to 8 years of undergraduate and PhD studies.
Successful NSS applicants will be given support* for their undergraduate studies:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly allowance
• Annual return airfare
• Other allowances including:
• Research attachment opportunities at A*STAR Research Institutes
Further support for PhD studies will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of undergraduate studies and meeting NSS (PhD) requirements (e.g. 1-year research attachment at an A*STAR Research Institute).
*Rates/allowances vary according to country and university, and are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.
• A compulsory 1-year research attachment at an A*STAR research institute between the BS and PhD studies
• 5 years at an A*STAR research institute upon completion of PhD studies
NSS (BS) awardees are required to fulfill a 6-year service commitment comprising:
• A compulsory 1-year research attachment at an A*STAR research institute between the BS and PhD studies
• 5 years at an A*STAR research institute upon completion of PhD studies
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