National Science Scholarship in Singapore, 2020

Applicants are invited to apply for the National Science Scholarship which is providing by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research.  

This scholarship is open to Singaporeans and other nationals intending to take up Singapore citizenship for pursuing a degree programme for the academic year 2020-21.

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

• 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
• 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 financial aid 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 global 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 application