BS Scholarship

Purpose
This scholarship supports undergraduate studies. Candidates with outstanding performance for undergraduate studies will proceed to PhD upon satisfactory completion of a minimum 1-year research attachment at one of A*STAR’s Research Institutes.

Eligibility

  • Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and ASEAN Nationals. Successful candidates who are not Singaporeans are required to take up Singapore Citizenship.
  • For Outgoing ‘A’ Level Curriculum: Candidates should have at least 4 distinctions in relevant ‘A’ level subjects and at least 1 ‘S’ paper merit
  • For New ‘A’ Level Curriculum 2006: Candidates must offer 11 units or more at A levels. They must offer, and have obtained As in 3 H2 content-based subjects out of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates must also have obtained at least 1 H3 merit in the sciences or mathematics.
  • Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 2100 for SAT I and 1400 for SAT II (minimum score of 1400). Those who have not taken SAT may also apply but successful candidates will have to satisfy these requirements prior to embarking on the scholarship.
  • Candidates who show passion for science and research are preferred.

Coverage
Successful candidates will be given support for up to 8 years of academic pursuit, leading to a PhD degree.

Successful candidates will receive:

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly sustenance allowance
  • Annual book allowance
  • Annual return airfare
  • Computer allowance
  • Warm clothing
  • Settling-in allowance

*All rates/allowances vary according to country and university, and are subject to adjustments by A*STAR from time to time

Service Commitment
The NSS (BS) scholarship comes with a 6-year service commitment comprising of

  • A compulsory 1-year research attachment at an A*STAR Research Institute between the BS and PhD studies.
  • 5 years at A*STAR’s Research Institutes upon completion of PhD studies.

How to Apply
Please apply online here.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing date: 31 March 2008

A*GA Scholarship Officers:
Christine Sim
Cheryl Wong
Ng Yan Lin
Sharon Koh

VIA: official announcement

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