What will the SINGA award cover for my PhD at NTU?
The Singapore International Graduate Award covers full tuition for a PhD at NTU, plus a monthly stipend of SGD 2,000 (rising to SGD 2,500 after confirmation), an airfare allowance of SGD 1,500 and a settling in allowance of SGD 1,000. It is aimed at international students in science and engineering.
SINGA is a fully funded PhD award at NTU. It covers your full tuition, a monthly stipend of SGD 2,000, rising to SGD 2,500 after confirmation (approx INR 1.65 to 2.03 L), an airfare allowance of SGD 1,500 (approx INR 1.13 L) and a settling in allowance of SGD 1,000 (approx INR 75,190).
SINGA benefits at NTU
| Benefit | Details (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Full tuition covered |
| Monthly stipend | 2,000, rising to 2,500 after confirmation (approx INR 1.65 to 2.03 L) |
| Airfare | 1,500 (approx INR 1.13 L) |
| Settling in allowance | 1,000 (approx INR 75,190) |
| Who can apply | International students with a strong academic record, for a PhD in science or engineering |
Other PhD funding listed at NTU
- The Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship covers full tuition and a monthly stipend of SGD 4,300 (approx INR 3.23 L), with other allowances, for final year undergraduates or recent graduates.
- The NTU Research Scholarship supports full time research candidates with full tuition and a monthly stipend.
- Amounts differ by award, so compare them before applying.
My Advice
SINGA is meant for science and engineering PhDs, so confirm your field fits before you invest in the application. A strong academic record is the core requirement, so highlight your grades and research exposure. Check the official SINGA and NTU pages for current terms and deadlines.
This information is available on: ntu.edu.sg
Which Singapore scholarships can you actually get?
Matched to your CGPA, course and budget. Find out in 30 seconds.
More Scholarships & funding questions
- How much would I pay in first-year tuition for the International MBA program at York University, Toronto?
- What are some effective online German language classes for Indian students preparing to study in Germany?
- By when should my HEP point be completed, should it be this month to avoid delay in UK?
- If I apply to two courses at the same university, do I need separate letters of recommendation for each course or can I use the same letter for both?
- What are the chances of getting a conditional offer letter requiring IELTS even if I have a good 12th standard score?
- Is January 2027 intake possible for masters in business analytics in UK/UAE?
- Which universities in the USA offer MS Engineering Management for a B.Tech Automotive Engineering graduate, Duolingo 120 and ₹80 lakhs budget?
- Can I pursue an MBA abroad after completing a Bachelor of Science degree?
More Singapore questions
- Other than Canada and Netherlands, are there better countries to study science and technology in Germany/Singapore?
- Which country do you think is better for my management course abroad?
- What are the career prospects in Singapore after completing an MPH at NUS as an Indian student?
- Is it possible to pursue a master's in artificial intelligence and machine learning abroad in Ireland/Singapore?
- Can you track an Employment Pass application on the MOM portal when your employer files it?
- Have you discussed your abroad education plan with your parents in UK/Australia?
- Is my daughter planning to settle down abroad with permanent residency or just study in Singapore/USA for a Master's?
- What are the top five countries offering one-year master's programs in finance or investment banking with strong industry opportunities?