Singapore has six scholarship options in our database, and they split into two clear groups. Three are fully funded awards aimed at specific audiences: ASEAN nationals, ASEM partner-country citizens, and PhD applicants in science and engineering. The other three are research scholarships at Singapore's two big universities, NTU and NUS, where the funding is either full or partial. Almost everything here points toward graduate research, so this country suits Pakistani students with a master's or a strong undergraduate record who want a PhD or a research degree.
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| ASEAN Scholarships (Singapore) | Fully Funded | Varies, confirm on official site |
| Asia-Europe Foundation ASEF Capacity-Building and Training Grants | Fully Funded | Varies by project call (e.g., 3 July 2026 for specific programs) |
| NTU President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) | Fully Funded | Around December 31 |
| NTU Research Scholarship | Full / Partial | Varies, confirm on official site |
| NUS Research Scholarship | Full / Partial | Varies, confirm on official site |
| SINGA Award (Singapore) | Fully Funded | Around December 1 (main round); a second round around June 1 |
Fully funded PhD routes in Singapore
For a Pakistani student aiming at a doctorate, two awards stand out because they are open on nationality grounds that include you.
The SINGA Award funds a full PhD in science or engineering at a Singapore university, with research attachments at A*STAR. It covers tuition and a stipend that increases once you clear your qualifying exam. It has the most useful calendar of the group: a main round around December 1 and a second round around June 1, so a missed first attempt does not cost you a full year. Our data currently marks it as open. See the full details.
The NTU President's Graduate Scholarship is Nanyang Technological University's premier PhD scholarship. It funds all disciplines, which matters if your field is outside science and engineering. It pays a monthly stipend and a conference allowance, with renewable annual funding for up to four years, and it is open to all nationalities. The deadline is around December 31 and the status reads Opening Soon. Read the full details.
Fully funded options tied to region or programs
The ASEAN Scholarships come from the Ministry of Education Singapore and are offered to nationals of ASEAN countries for study in Singaporean schools and institutions. Pakistan is not an ASEAN member, so read the eligibility rules in the guide before you invest time. Details are on the scholarship page.
The ASEF Capacity-Building and Training Grants are a different kind of award. They are fully funded training grants for citizens of ASEM partner countries to join professional development programs, seminars and workshops across Asia and Europe. They are not a degree scholarship. Each program has its own call, and one example deadline is 3 July 2026. Check the full details for the call you want.
Research scholarships at NTU and NUS
The NTU Research Scholarship supports graduate students on research-based degrees at Nanyang Technological University, helping with academic and living expenses. The NUS Research Scholarship does the same for graduate research students at the National University of Singapore. Both are listed as full or partial funding, and neither has a fixed deadline in our data, so you need to confirm dates on the official sites. Their pages are NTU full details and NUS full details.
Choosing between the Singapore options
Start with your level. If you want a research degree and your field is science or engineering, apply to the SINGA Award and the NTU President's Graduate Scholarship in the same cycle, since their deadlines fall close together in December. If your field is outside those areas, the NTU award is the stronger fit because it covers all disciplines. Use the NTU and NUS research scholarships as additional routes, especially when you already have a supervisor in mind, and treat the funding as something to confirm rather than assume, because it can be partial.
Prepare documents before the December rush. Transcripts, degree certificates, a research statement, reference letters and a passport should be ready and consistent in how your name is spelled. Our documents checklist covers the full set, and the general scholarships guide explains how to compare offers across countries.
Frequently asked questions
Which Singapore scholarship is best for a Pakistani PhD applicant?
The SINGA Award and the NTU President's Graduate Scholarship are the strongest, both fully funded for PhD study. The NTU award is open to all nationalities and funds all disciplines.
Can Pakistani students apply for the ASEAN Scholarships?
They are offered to nationals of ASEAN countries, and Pakistan is not one, so check the guide and the official eligibility rules before applying.
When should I apply for the SINGA Award?
The main round is around December 1, with a second round around June 1. Confirm exact dates on the official site.
Is every Singapore scholarship fully funded?
No. The NTU and NUS Research Scholarships are listed as full or partial, so check what your offer actually covers.
Are the ASEF grants a degree scholarship?
No. They fund participation in training programs, seminars and workshops, and each program has its own call and deadline.
Where do I find current deadlines?
Several of these awards have deadlines that vary, so use the official websites for the final date.
Each scholarship has its own guide linked above, with eligibility and application steps. Before you submit anything, check the official website of the university or organization behind the award for the current dates and requirements.