Applications for the Singapore A*STAR ACIS Scholarship 2026 are now open. This is a fully funded scholarship for international students to pursue a PhD program in Singapore. The good news is that final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students are also eligible for the A*STAR ACIS scholarship. The Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A-STAR) is a government agency in Singapore. ACIS stands for STAR Computing and Informatics Scholarship, which aims to attract Singaporean and international applicants to pursue a PhD in the field of Computing and Informatics (CIS). After completing the scholarship, international applicants are required to commit to a three-year service obligation in Singapore-based companies. More details are below.
Details About Singapore A STAR ACIS Scholarship
- Host Country: Singapore
- Funded by: A STAR
- Duration: 4 Years
- Degree Level: PhD
- Deadline: 1st August 2024
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Scholarship Coverage
The Program Covers:
- Thesis allowance
- Full tuition fees
- Book allowance
- Monthly Sustenance allowance for housing and food.
- Computer allowance
- Support for staying abroad for up to 12 months.
- Conference allowance
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Research Areas
Please refer to the “Research Areas and Supervisors” tab on the AGS webpage for a list of A*STAR-approved supervisors.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants in the final semester of their undergraduate studies are welcome to apply.
- Open to all nationals, including Singaporeans.
- Strong collaboration in the CIS region.
- Non-Singapore applicants must meet the criteria to be considered fully on track.
- Applicants should hold at least an upper-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a different subject.
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Service Commitment
There is a 3-year service commitment. Non-Singaporeans must work for 3 years in any Singapore company related to the CIS subject.
How to Apply?
Candidates have to apply online via AGS at this link now! Shortlisted applicants will be under for interviews. Before applying, please read the FAQs about AGS. The link to the official website is given below.