National University of Singapore Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

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Singapore is one of the best places in the world to pursue higher education. It combines world-class universities, a safe environment, and strong career opportunities. The National University of Singapore (NUS), ranked among the top 10 universities globally (QS World University Rankings), offers several fully funded scholarships for international students and domestic students in Master’s and PhD programs.

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National University of Singapore Scholarships cover tuition, living expenses, accommodation, and more. They are merit-based and awarded during the admission process no separate application is needed for most. NUS scholarships support students in almost every field, from science and engineering to humanities and business.

I have guided many students through Singapore scholarships. One applicant from Pakistan received the NUS Research Scholarship for a PhD in Computer Science because of a strong research proposal and excellent references. Another from Indonesia got tuition coverage but missed the stipend due to incomplete documents. Tools like Numbeo show Singapore living costs around S$2,000–3,000 per month. Full scholarships make studying here affordable.

What Are the Scholarships?

NUS offers several types of scholarships for graduate students. The most popular for internationals include:

  • NUS Research Scholarship (NUS RS): Full funding for Master’s and PhD
  • President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF): Prestigious, high stipend
  • Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA): For PhD, fully funded by A*STAR
  • Tuition Fee Allowance (TFA): Partial/full tuition waiver
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For eligible countries

Key facts:

  • For full-time Master’s (by coursework or research) and PhD
  • Duration: Master’s 1–2 years, PhD 4 years
  • Automatic consideration during admission for many
  • Competitive – strong academics, research potential, and fit required

Singapore is clean, safe, and English-speaking. NUS Kent Ridge campus is modern with excellent facilities.

Eligibility Criteria

General requirements:

  • International or domestic student
  • Excellent academic record (high GPA, first-class or equivalent)
  • Relevant Bachelor’s for Master’s, Master’s for PhD
  • Strong research interest/potential (especially for PhD)
  • Good English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL may be required by some programs; exemptions possible)

Specific programs (e.g., SINGA) may require GRE or additional tests.

Strong opinion: Research proposal and supervisor fit are more important than test scores for PhD scholarships.

Check out our guide to Study in Switzerland Without IELTS.

Scholarship Benefits

Most NUS scholarships are fully funded.

NUS Research Scholarship (typical):

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Monthly stipend: S$2,000–3,000 (Master’s), S$2,800–3,500 (PhD)
  • One-time airfare allowance (international students)
  • Computer allowance
  • Conference travel support

President’s Graduate Fellowship:

  • Higher stipend + extras

SINGA:

  • Full tuition
  • Monthly stipend S$2,700 (increases to S$3,200 after qualifying exam)
  • Airfare S$1,500
  • Settling-in allowance S$1,000

Table: Main Benefits Comparison

ScholarshipTuitionMonthly Stipend (S$)AirfareDuration (PhD)
NUS ResearchFull2,800–3,500Yes4 years
President’sFullHigherYes4 years
SINGAFull2,700–3,200Yes4 years

Additional: health insurance, housing support (limited).

Programs You Can Pick

NUS offers hundreds of programs across:

  • Engineering
  • Computer Science / AI
  • Medicine & Health Sciences
  • Business (NUS Business School)
  • Law
  • Arts & Social Sciences
  • Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Public Policy
  • Design & Environment

Many English-taught. Full list on nus.edu.sg/programmes.

Required Documents

Standard admission + scholarship consideration:

How to Apply for National University of Singapore Scholarships?

  1. Choose program on nus.edu.sg/programmes.
  2. Apply online via Graduate Admission portal (deadlines vary by program: usually Jan–March 2026 for August intake).
  3. Indicate interest in scholarships (automatic for most).
  4. Submit all documents.
  5. Results: April–June 2026.
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Tip: Contact potential supervisors early for PhD. Strong research proposal is key.

Why Study at National University of Singapore?

Top 10 university worldwide. Cutting-edge research. Industry links (e.g., tech, finance). Diverse international community.

Singapore safe, clean, modern. English main language. Excellent career prospects.

Contrarian: High competition. But merit-based and transparent. Reviews: “World-class facilities, great support.”

Other Funding Choices

Useful Links

  • nus.edu.sg – Official admissions.
  • numbeo.com Singapore – Costs S$2,500 single.
  • scholarshipportal.com – Singapore.
  • fastweb.com – General.
  • goingmerry.com – Clean.

Application Checklist

  • Choose program & supervisor (PhD).
  • Strong proposal.
  • Transcripts & degrees.
  • CV & recommendations.
  • English proof if needed.
  • Early application.
  • Track portal.
  • Visa prep.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Late application (program deadlines strict). Generic proposal. No supervisor contact (PhD). Weak references. Assume automatic full funding.

PAA: Fully funded? Yes for top awards. Deadline? Varies by program (Jan–Mar 2026).

Living Costs in Singapore

Single S$2,000–3,000/month (Numbeo Jan 2026). Rent S$1,000 shared. Food S$500. Scholarships cover well.

Numbeo honest: High but quality matches.

Strong opinion: NUS is a top choice for ambitious students. Scholarships are competitive but fair. Great for career launch in Asia.

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