National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD): 2025 Profile
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.
Sponsor: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)Bond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Guaranteed Overseas Exposure
30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD): 2025 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.
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).
- Funding Period: Up to 8 years (per official listing).
- Service Commitment: 6-year bond inclusive of a compulsory 1-year A*STAR research attachment prior to PhD studies (the official listing also notes a 5-year service commitment variant for scholars who complete their degree(s) in a non-anglophone country).
- Application Period (as listed): 1 December to 1 March (check the official page for the current cycle).
Award Components
Per the official listing, coverage includes (rates vary by country/university and may change):
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly overseas living allowance
- Annual return airfare
- Pre-studies allowance
- Language programme fees (where applicable, e.g. non-anglophone study countries)
- Research attachment opportunities at A*STAR Research Institutes
Eligibility Highlights
Use the official eligibility list as your baseline (citizenship/PR requirements, academic standing, and overseas university application expectations), then confirm any updates directly with A*STAR before applying.
Application Roadmap
- Read the official listing and confirm you meet the stated eligibility requirements (including citizenship/PR conditions and overseas university application expectations).
- Apply within the current window stated on the official page and prepare the requested academic and referee materials early.
- Plan for compulsory research attachments: the listing states an 8-week attachment after the first year and a 1-year attachment at A*STAR prior to PhD commencement.
