The National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD) offers full support from undergraduate to PhD at top global universities. Scholars gain research experience with A*STAR through attachments and are groomed to become future leaders in science, contributing to Singapore’s R&D landscape.
Applicants must:
• Be Singaporean. Applicants of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore citizenship
• Have achieved excellent academic standing in the GCE ‘A’ Levels (preferably with 11 AUs), polytechnic diploma (preferably with Merit) or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or NUS High School diploma)
• Applicants who are in the last semester of their final year of studies are welcome to apply; however, successful candidates will only be awarded the scholarship if they obtain GCE “A” Level or equivalent results that meet A*STAR’s requirements
• Have applied or be applying for an undergraduate programme at a top overseas university, to study in one of the areas as listed under the “Research Areas” section.
Other requirements:
• Applicants should have a keen interest in Science and research. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and notable achievements in science- or math-related projects and activities
• Male scholars are required to serve National Service prior to commencement of undergraduate studies
• Applicants are encouraged to sit for the SAT tests to broaden their choices of institutions for their undergraduate education. Although A*STAR does not mandate a minimum SAT score as a qualifying condition for the undergraduate scholarships awarded for studies, applicants are encouraged to submit their SAT scores, if available, to be included in the overall assessment of their applications
For applicants in undergraduate Year 2 & above (Mid-Term NSS(BS)):
• Be Singaporean
• Enrolled in a top overseas university, with a minimum GPA of 3.8 (US university), or a First Class Honours or equivalent
• Have completed at least 2 semesters or 1 academic year of graded results at the point of scholarship application
The above eligibility criteria is 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.
Successful applicants will be given support for their undergraduate studies, comprising*:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly allowance
• Annual return airfare
• Pre-studies allowance
• Research attachment opportunities at A*STAR Research Institutes
Mid-term NSS (BS-PhD) awardees will be offered the same terms of support as the direct NSS (BS-PhD) scholars from the point of the award, without retrospective payment.
*Rates/allowances vary according to country and university, and are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time
Service Commitment:
• NSS scholars are required to fulfill a six-year service commitment, inclusive of a compulsory one-year research attachment prior to PhD studies.
Top overseas universities