MOE-Autonomous University Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile

Q: What does MOE-Autonomous University Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Mid-term guide to the MOE-AU Scholarship for undergraduates entering the START academic pipeline, detailing funding, mentorship, and conversion requirements before embarking on a PhD.

TL;DR MOE’s MOE-AU Scholarship (Mid-term) is part of START and is an undergraduate-to-PhD academic track with a faculty bond after the PhD.
MOE's current page states full-term and mid-term MOE-AU applications are open on PSC Gateway and that applicants should select "Academia" as a career choice in the application form. Confirm live PSC Gateway status before submitting.

Compare it with other public-sector academic pathways in our Scholarship Matcher so you know whether MOE-AU or a research council award fits your plan.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Last verified 2026-05-11 against MOE's MOE-AU page. MOE states full-term and mid-term applications are open on PSC Gateway, but the public page does not show a closing date.
• Official Portal: MOE-AU Scholarship
• Who It Targets: Singaporeans (PRs must take up citizenship before award) pursuing undergraduate studies with intent to join academia at local AUs.
• Eligibility (mid-term, per MOE): Completed at least one academic semester of undergraduate studies and not in final year at point of application; demonstrate interest/aptitude for an academic career at a local AU; open to students studying locally or overseas.
• Bond: MOE page states scholars serve a 4 to 6 year bond as academic staff in their paired AU after completing START PhD.

What MOE States Publicly

• Full undergraduate sponsorship (local or overseas, subject to board approval).
• Development opportunities and mentorship with a paired AU during undergraduate studies.
• Expectation to secure and accept a START PhD scholarship with the paired AU after graduating; bond of 4 to 6 years as academic staff after the PhD.

What to Confirm with MOE for Mid-Term

1. Current PSC Gateway deadline and process for mid-term applicants, because MOE's page states that applications are open but does not list a closing date.
2. Eligibility specifics (minimum CAP/GPA, research requirements, course/discipline fit) for mid-term conversions.
3. Coverage details for mid-term (allowances, exchange support) and how it interfaces with the START PhD sponsorship.

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)