National Science Scholarship (Masters): 2025 Profile
TL;DR
For master’s applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)Bond: Bond ≤ 4 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does National Science Scholarship (Masters): 2025 Profile cover?
A: What A*STAR's National Science Scholarship (Masters) covers—study support, career preparation, and how to position yourself for the selection panels.
TL;DR For master’s applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Compare it with other deep-tech scholarships in our Scholarship Matcher before you confirm your study plan.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: ASTAR does not list NSS (Masters) as a standalone scholarship page in the current scholarships directory (checked 2026-01-26). Confirm availability and deadlines directly with ASTAR.
- Official Reference (public): NSS (Masters) appears in A*STAR’s Scholarship Awardees lists (example: 2025).
- What It’s For (public description): A*STAR’s SAC programme booklet describes NSS (Masters) as supporting and training undergraduates for professional work in a commercial or industrial career where some research experience is valuable.
- Eligibility / benefits / service commitment: Not fully published in a dedicated public terms page; request the official factsheet and confirm the current requirements.
Award Components
Ask A*STAR for the official factsheet and confirm:
- Tuition/fee coverage and stipend level
- Any allowances, attachments, or development programmes (and what is optional vs mandatory)
- Any service commitment and where it is served
Eligibility Highlights
Use ASTAR’s published descriptions as a baseline, then verify the current eligibility list (citizenship/PR requirements, academic thresholds, and required documents) directly with ASTAR.
Application Roadmap
- Ask A*STAR Scholarships for the current application window, process, and required documents.
- Prepare transcripts, predicted grades, research portfolio, and referees early.
- Clarify assessment/interview formats and any attachment planning with A*STAR once the portal opens.
Preparation Playbook
- Deepen technical expertise—consider research assistantships or modules that extend your core field.
- Network with current A*STAR scholars to understand expectations for progress reports and lab deliverables.
- Build resilience strategies for overseas study and articulate cultural adaptability in interviews.
