National Quantum Scholarships Scheme (Masters): 2025 Profile

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30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z

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Q: What does National Quantum Scholarships Scheme (Masters): 2025 Profile cover?
A: Funding terms, research attachments, and application advice for the National Quantum Scholarships Scheme (Masters) run by Singapore's National Quantum Office.

TL;DR\ The National Quantum Scholarships Scheme pages on NRF’s site returned 404 on 2025-11-30. Contact the National Quantum Office/NRF for the current Masters scholarship factsheet (eligibility, benefits, bond, and timelines) before preparing materials.

Compare it with other deep-tech scholarships via our Scholarship Matcher before filing your application.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Not published online (NRF scholarship pages returned 404 on 2025-11-30); request the live link and dates from NQO/NRF.
• Official Listing: Contact NQO/NRF for the current Masters scholarship page.
• Who It Targets: Past focus was quantum-focused Masters candidates in Singapore; verify current target groups with NQO.
• Eligibility: Not published; ask for the latest criteria (citizenship, grades, discipline fit).
• Tenable Institutions: Not listed; confirm eligible universities/programmes with NQO.
• Bond: Not published; request written confirmation of service duration and host agencies.

Award Components

NQO has not posted current funding details. Ask for the official factsheet to confirm:

• Tuition/fee coverage
• Stipend level and conference/workshop support
• Lab attachments or industry placement arrangements
• Mentorship and facility access

Eligibility Highlights

Request the current eligibility criteria. Past cycles emphasised strong STEM foundations (physics, engineering, computing) and quantum exposure; verify citizenship, academic, and research prerequisites with NQO.

Application Roadmap

1. Request the 2025/2026 application window and process from NQO/NRF.
2. Prepare transcripts, CV, and referees in advance; line up potential supervisors where relevant.
3. Confirm interview/assessment formats and host matching steps with NQO once the portal opens.

Preparation Playbook

• Strengthen quantum fundamentals through stackable modules (e.g., QEP micro-credentials) and open-source tooling like PennyLane or Qiskit.
• Build a project portfolio that showcases algorithm design, quantum control, or hardware experimentation.