BrightSparks Scholarships and Courses 2022

Scholarships and Courses 2022

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National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD)

Courses / Disciplines: • Biomedical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Computing and Information Science
Universities / Institutions: Top global universities
Value & Benefits: The National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD) supports up to 8 years of undergraduate and PhD studies.

Successful applicants will be given the following support* for their undergraduate studies:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly overseas living allowance
• Annual return airfare
• Other allowances including:
   - Computer allowance
   - Warm clothing allowance
   - Settling-in allowance
• 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.
Requirements: • Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship.
• Excellent academic results
• Have keen interest in science and research

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.
Bond Duration: • 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

National Science Scholarship (Masters)

Courses / Disciplines: • Food Technology and Research, Nutrition
• Bioinformatics
• Information Sciences, specific topics
• Product Design and Engineering
• Molecular Science and Engineering
• Cognitive and Behavioural Psychology
• Environmental Technology
Universities / Institutions: Top global universities
Value & Benefits: The National Science Scholarship (Masters) supports up to 2 years of Masters by research studies.

Successful NSS (Masters) applicants will be given the following support* for their Masters by research, comprising:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly overseas living allowance
• Annual return airfare
• Other allowances including:
   - Conference allowance
   - Thesis allowance
   - Computer allowance
   - Settling-in allowance

Requirements: • Applicants must be Singaporean.
• Have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• Have strong interest in a research career
• Have applied or will be applying for a Masters by research programme at a top global university

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.
Bond Duration: 2 years at an A*STAR research institute upon completion of Masters studies.

The 2 years may be served at another public agency or in private industry companies, subject to approval by A*STAR.

A*STAR Computing And Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: Computing and Information Science
Universities / Institutions: • Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Singapore Management University (SMU)
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Value & Benefits: Successful applicants will be given support* for up to 4 years of academic pursuit. They will receive:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly sustenance allowance and CPF contribution (where applicable) based on the prevailing employer's contribution rate
• Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment
Other allowances including:
   - Book allowance
   - Computer allowance
   - Conference allowance
   - Miscellaneous allowance
   - Thesis allowance

*All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.
Requirements: • Singaporeans and other nationalities are welcome to apply
• Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
• Satisfy the criteria for and gain admission to a PhD programme* in one of the following schools:
   - NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering
   - NUS School of Computing
   - SMU School of Information Systems
   - SUTD Information Systems Technology and Design Pillar
• Have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• Have strong interest to pursue a CIS research career in industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and/or academia

Applicants for thematic programmes who are applying for or have gained admission to schools/departments other than the 4 specified CIS schools may be considered for the ACIS Scholarship if their PhD project is in CIS, on a case-by-case basis.

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.
Bond Duration: Singaporeans (at the point of award): No service commitment

Non-Singaporeans (at the point of award): 3-year service in Singapore-based companies^ without commitment to any specific organization, where the area of work should be in CIS disciplines.

^ Singapore-based companies refer to local companies and international companies that have a base in Singapore and which is registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).

A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)

Courses / Disciplines: • Biomedical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Computing and Information Science

Universities / Institutions: • Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Singapore Management University (SMU)
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Value & Benefits: Successful applicants will be given support* for up to 4 years of academic pursuit. They will receive:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
Other allowances including:
   - Book allowance
   - Computer allowance
   - Conference allowance
   - Thesis allowance
• Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment


AGS scholars are eligible for up to 2 years of post-doctoral fellowship under AGS (PDF).

* All rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.
Requirements: • Singaporeans and other nationalities are welcome to apply
• Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university
• Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD programme in an autonomous university
• Have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• Have strong interest in a research career

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.
Bond Duration: Singaporeans (at point of award): No service commitment
Non-Singaporeans (at point of award):3 years in Singapore-based companies^ without commitment to any specific organization, where the area of work should be in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering

AGS awardees who are subsequently awarded the AGS (PDF) for overseas post-doctoral training: 3 years
^Singapore-based companies refer to local companies and international companies that have a base in Singapore and which is registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).

National Science Scholarship (PhD)

Courses / Disciplines: • Biomedical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Computing and Information Science
Universities / Institutions: Top global universities
Value & Benefits: Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 5 years of PhD studies:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
• Monthly overseas living allowance
• Annual return airfare
• Other allowances including:
   - Conference allowance
   - Thesis allowance
   - Computer allowance
   - Warm clothing allowance
   - Settling-in allowance

*Rates/allowances vary according to country and university, and are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.
Requirements: • Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship.
• Have strong interest in a research career
• Have outstanding undergraduate results (preferably 1st Class Honours Degree or equivalent) in relevant disciplines
• Have applied or will be applying for a PhD programme at a top global university

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 a more detailed information.
Bond Duration: 4 years at an A*STAR research institute upon completion of PhD studies

A*STAR-University Of Warwick (AWP) EngD Partnership

Courses / Disciplines: • Engineering and Technology
Universities / Institutions: University of Warwick
Value & Benefits: Successful Applicants will be given the following support* for up to 4 years:

• Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
• Monthly overseas living allowance
• Full tuition fees
• Annual return airfare
• Other allowances including:
   - Conference allowance
   - Thesis allowance
   - Computer allowance
   - Warm clothing and settling-in allowance

*Rates/allowances are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time.
Requirements: • Applicants must be Singaporean. Those of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore Citizenship.
• Strong interest in a research career
• At least 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• Satisfy criteria for EngD admission to University of Warwick


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 a more detailed information.
Bond Duration: 3 years at an A*STAR research institute upon completion of EngD studies

A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF)

Courses / Disciplines: • Biomedical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Computing and Information Science
Universities / Institutions: Top global universities
Value & Benefits: Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 2 years of overseas post-doctoral research training:
• Monthly overseas living allowance
• Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution (where applicable)
• Annual return airfare
• Other allowances including
   - Settling-in allowance
   - Computer allowance
   - Conference allowance
• Annual personal insurance

All rates/allowances vary according to country and university/lab, and are subject to A*STAR adjustments from time to time
Requirements: • Applicants must be Singaporean and other nationals may apply but non-Singaporeans are required to have obtained Singapore citizenship prior to the commencement of the fellowship.
• Have completed a PhD within the last 4 years.
• Possess excellent publication records.
• Not have existing bonds to any institution.
• Have applied or be applying for a relevant post-doctoral position at a top overseas university/laboratory.
• Applicants in the final stages of their PhD may apply for the AIF. However, their AIF award is confirmed only upon conferment of their PhD degree.

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
Bond Duration: Upon completion of the post-doctoral research training, scholars will return to Singapore and contribute at an A*STAR Research Institute for three (3) years.