Fully Funded A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship in Singapore, 2019 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows PhD level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .
Scholarship Description: The new A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship is now available on offer to pursue a PhD in computing and information science (CIS) disciplines. This scholarship is available to Singaporeans and other nationals intending to take up Singapore citizenship.
Scholarship Provider: The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry.
Degree Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD programme.
Available Subject: Scholarships are awarded in computing and information science (CIS) disciplines.
Scholarship Benefits: The ACIS Scholarship provides a competitive stipend of up to S$5,000 monthly, on top of other allowances, and full tuition fees support for up to four years of PhD studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) or Singapore Management University (SMU).
Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to four years:
Monthly Sustenance Allowance | Amount |
For Singapore Citizens | S$5,000 |
For Singapore Permanent Citizens^ | S$4,000 |
For Non-Singapore Citizens^ | S$3,750 |
Eligible Nationalities: This scholarship is available to Singaporeans and other nationals intending to take up Singapore citizenship.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must:
*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.
Thematic Programmes:
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.
Application Procedure: To apply for the ACIS, please click here.
The application cycle is aligned to the university admission intakes in August or January each year, as follows.
Admission Intake | Last day for submission of online application with complete set of supporting documents |
August | 31 December of the preceding year |
January | 31 July of the preceding year |
Deadline: December 31 of the preceding year and July 31 of the preceding year.
Fully Funded A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship in Singapore, 2019 is available to undertake PhD level programs at .
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