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National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD): 2026 Profile
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For BS-PhD applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and service commitment-verify the latest details on A*STAR’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)Bond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Guaranteed Overseas Exposure
Last updated 26 Jan 2026
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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- Scholarship Snapshot
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- Eligibility Highlights
- Application Roadmap
Q: What does National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD): 2026 Profile cover?
A: A*STAR's flagship BS-PhD pathway-benefits, overseas exposure, and preparation guidance for future Singapore deep-science leaders.
TL;DR For BS-PhD applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and service commitment-verify the latest details on A*STAR’s official page before applying.
| If you have... | Read this first |
| 1 second | NSS BS-PhD is a long overseas research pathway with a serious service commitment. |
| 10 seconds | Check eligibility, overseas degree plan, PhD route, A*STAR attachments, funding period, bond, and application window. |
| 100 seconds | Apply only if you want research deeply enough to commit through undergraduate study, PhD training, and service. |
| Concrete example | A biomedical applicant should show lab exposure, a possible research area, and why A*STAR is the right home. |
| Best next step | Read A*STAR's latest NSS BS-PhD page and map your target universities to the required attachments. |
Use our Scholarship Matcher to weigh it against other long-form STEM pathways before you commit to a six-year bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Listed on A*STAR’s scholarship directory (checked 2026-01-26).
- Official Listing: National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD) - A*STAR.
- Tenable Location: Overseas undergraduate + overseas PhD, with compulsory A*STAR research attachments (per official listing).
