National Science Scholarship (BS)

Explore your interest in the biomedical sciences, physical sciences or engineering as an undergraduate at some of the world’s finest universities with the National Science Scholarship (BS).

As the only through-train scholarship in Singapore, the NSS provides for your undergraduate studies and PhD training. Through this scholarship, we seek to groom young talents for a career in science and provide them with opportunities to work in some of the world’s renowned research institutes and learn from the best scientific minds.

Be part of the future generation of scientists and scientific leaders.

Apply here

Application Deadline: 1 March
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed between March and May.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be Singaporean. Applicants of other nationalities must intend to take up Singapore citizenship
Have achieved excellent academic standing in the GCE 'A' Levels (preferably with 11 AUs), polytechnic diploma (preferably with Merit) or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or NUS High School diploma)

Other requirements:

Applicants should have a keen interest in Science and research. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and notable achievements in science- or math-related projects and activities
Male scholars are required to serve National Service prior to commencement of undergraduate studies
Applicants are encouraged to sit for the SAT tests to broaden their choices of institutions for their undergraduate education. Although A*STAR does not mandate a minimum SAT score as a qualifying condition for the undergraduate scholarships awarded for studies, applicants are encouraged to submit their SAT scores, if available, to be included in the overall assessment of their applications

For applicants in undergraduate Year 2 & above (Mid-Term NSS(BS))

Be Singaporean
Enrolled in a top global university, with a minimum GPA of 3.8 (US university), or a First Class Honours or equivalent
Have completed at least 2 semesters or 1 academic year of graded results at the point of scholarship application

The above eligibility criteria is not exhaustive.

A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.

Coverage

Successful applicants will be given support for their undergraduate studies, comprising*:

Full tuition fees
Monthly allowance
Annual return airfare
Pre-studies allowance
Research attachment opportunities at A*STAR Research Institutes

Mid-term NSS (BS) awardees will be offered the same terms of support as the direct NSS (BS) scholars from the point of the award, without retrospective payment.

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

Service Commitment

NSS (BS) awardees are required to fulfill a six-year service commitment comprising:

A compulsory 1-year research attachment at an A*STAR research institute between the BS and PhD studies
Five years at an A*STAR research institute upon completion of PhD studies

Application Procedure

(i) Applicants with GCE 'A' Level/ International Baccalaureate (IB)/ NUS High School of Mathematics and Science Diploma/ Polytechnic Diploma

To apply for NSS (BS), click here. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 Mar
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed between March and May.

(ii) Applicants in undergraduate Year 2 & above (Mid-term NSS (BS))

To apply for Mid-term NSS (BS), click here and select ‘Mid-term NSS (BS) Application’. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 May

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For frequently asked questions, please click here.

Please contact us at tellusmore@hq.a-star.edu.sg if you have further queries

		Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) 1 Fusionopolis Way, #20-10 Connexis North Tower, Singapore 138632
		contact@a-star.edu.sg
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