What NUS Research Scholarship – National University of Singapore actually covers.
The NUS Research Scholarship, offered by the National University of Singapore — Asia's top-ranked university and consistently placed within the global top 15 — is a competitive, fully funded award available to outstanding graduate students from all countries worldwide, including all African nations, who are admitted to full-time research-based master's or doctoral programmes at NUS. The scholarship is automatically considered as part of the graduate admissions process, meaning that students who apply for admission to a research degree do not need to submit a separate scholarship application.
NUS research programmes are globally celebrated for their depth and rigour across a vast range of disciplines, from engineering, computing, and biomedical sciences, to social sciences, public policy, law, and business. Singapore's position as a global financial, logistics, and technology hub gives NUS graduates unmatched exposure to industry, government, and multilateral organisations operating at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and the world economy.
The NUS Research Scholarship covers full tuition fees for the duration of the programme, provides a monthly stipend of SGD 2,200 (master's) or SGD 2,600 (doctoral), and includes coverage under NUS's subsidised health insurance scheme. International students on the scholarship who are offered Graduate Assistantship roles additionally contribute to teaching and research duties, gaining valuable pedagogical and professional experience. The scholarship is renewable annually, subject to satisfactory academic progression.
For African students, the scholarship represents a gateway to Singapore's world-class academic environment and its dense network of regional and international connections. Applications are accepted twice annually for January and August intakes, with deadlines typically in October/November for the January intake and March for the August intake. Applicants should approach potential supervisors early, as faculty mentorship strongly influences admission outcomes.
Who can apply.
Open to masters, phd applicants seeking to study in Singapore. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
Four steps to a complete application.
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Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality, academic level, and field of study match the criteria above.
Eligibility checklist
Prepare documents
Transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, and a valid passport.
Document checklist
Submit the application
Submit before November 15, 2026 via the official portal.
Submission checklist
Track your application
Use your Scholar Africa dashboard to monitor status and deadline reminders.
Post-submission checklist
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.