MOE-Autonomous University Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile
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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 page says MOE-AU (Full-term and Mid-term) applications are open and that scholars get full undergraduate sponsorship, mentorship, and are expected to take a START PhD before serving a 4–6 year faculty bond at their paired AU. No deadline is published—check with MOE for the current mid-term timeline.
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: Applications stated as open on MOE page; no deadline published (checked 2025-11-30).
- 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: Not fully detailed for mid-term on the page; MOE notes scholars progress to START PhD and serve as faculty; confirm current mid-term criteria with MOE.
- Bond: MOE page states scholars serve a 4–6 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 4–6 years as academic staff after the PhD.
What to Confirm with MOE for Mid-Term
- Current application deadline and process for mid-term applicants (page does not list a closing date).
- Eligibility specifics (minimum CAP/GPA, research requirements, course/discipline fit) for mid-term conversions.
- Coverage details for mid-term (allowances, exchange support) and how it interfaces with the START PhD sponsorship.
- Any paired-AU preferences and how faculty matching works for mid-term scholars.
