MOE-Autonomous University Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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Q: What does MOE-Autonomous University Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding structure, mentorship journey, and commitment roadmap for the MOE-Autonomous University (AU) Scholarship under the START scheme, supporting aspiring academics from undergraduate through PhD.
TL;DR\ MOE’s page notes that MOE-AU (Full-term) applications are open and provide full undergraduate sponsorship plus mentorship, with scholars expected to proceed to a START PhD and serve a 4–6 year faculty bond at their paired AU. No closing date is listed—check with MOE for the current timeline and criteria.
Use our Scholarship Matcher to see how MOE-AU stacks up against other research or teaching scholarships before you engage faculty mentors.
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) aiming for academic careers in local AUs.
- Eligibility: MOE site highlights full sponsorship and expectation to progress to a START PhD and serve as faculty; confirm detailed criteria (results, research fit) with MOE.
- Bond: MOE page states a 4–6 year bond as academic staff in the paired AU after completing the START PhD.
What MOE States Publicly
- Full undergraduate sponsorship (local or overseas, subject to approval).
- Development opportunities and academic 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
- Application deadline and process for the current full-term cycle (page does not list a closing date).
- Eligibility thresholds (grades, research aptitude) and any discipline/course constraints.
- Coverage details (allowances, exchange support) and how they interface with the START PhD sponsorship.
- Pairing process with AUs and how faculty mentorship is assigned.
