Scholarships for studying in Singapore

Singapore offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities designed to support international students at all academic levels, from associate degrees to postgraduate programs. These scholarships not only help reduce financial burdens but also recognize academic excellence, leadership, and global engagement. Below are some notable scholarship options available at leading Singapore institutions for your reference:

University & Institute scholarhips in Singapore 

1. Curtin Singapore

• Alumni Bursary: 10% tuition fee waiver for the first year (up to 200 credits), for students who have completed a Curtin bachelor’s degree and are commencing a master’s program at Curtin Singapore.
• Family Bursary: 10% tuition fee waiver (up to 8 units) for the first enrolled program, for students with a sibling or family member studying at Curtin Singapore or at another Navitas institution.

2. James Cook University (JCU) Singapore

• James Cook University Merit Scholarships: Covers 25% – 50% – up to 100% of one academic year’s tuition fees (equivalent to up to 8 subjects). Available for international students enrolling in bachelor’s and master’s programs, except: Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Philosophy. Selection is based on academic results from high school or university, without scholarship testing.

3. Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)

• Diploma Scholarship: 100% tuition fee coverage for international students with strong academic performance. Applicable to the following diploma programs:
  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in Banking & Finance
  • Diploma in International Business
  • Diploma in Management Studies
  • Diploma in Information Technology
• SIM GE Scholarship: Covers 100% tuition fees, examination fees, compulsory fees, and book allowance. For international students entering SIM Global Education bachelor’s programs. Requirements: outstanding academic performance, community involvement, extracurricular participation, leadership qualities. Scholarship essay required.

4. PSB Academy

• PSB Academy ASEAN Scholarship: For ASEAN students with a Polytechnic GPA ≥ 3.0, or GCE ‘A’ Level (average grade B), leadership qualities, extracurricular participation, and community impact. Scholarship essay of 500+ words required.
• PSB Academy Merit Scholarship: For international students with a Private or Polytechnic Diploma (GPA ≥ 3.0), or GCE ‘A’ Level (grade B average), with leadership and extracurricular involvement. A 500-word essay required.

5. Raffles Education

Scholarship Scheme: Tuition fee reduction up to SGD 6,955, applicable to:

• 1-year Master’s programs
• 3-year Bachelor’s programs

6. Dimensions International College: No scholarships available

7. East Asia Institute of Management (EAIM)

• EAIM Academic Excellence Scholarship (Vietnam): Covers 70% of tuition fees for Vietnamese students with excellent academic performance entering Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor programs in: Accountancy, Business Information Systems, Business & Management Studies, International Hospitality & Tourism Management, Psychology.Requirements: High school GPA ≥ 8.0, IELTS 6.0 (no band < 5.5) / TOEFL 550, Interview required.

8. SSTC Institute: No scholarships available.

9. Auston Institute of Management: No scholarships available.

10. MDIS (Management Development Institute of Singapore)

• MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) for international students with strong academic performance entering MDIS:
  • S$500 for Pre-Degree programs
  • S$3,000 for Bachelor’s programs
  • S$3,800 for Master’s programs
• Study Grants 2021: 
  • Programs < 1 year: S$1,000
  • Programs < 2 years: S$1,500
  • Programs > 2 years: S$2,000
  • Master’s (regular): S$2,000
  • Master’s (Online – ENU): S$1,500
  • Master’s (Online – UCO): S$1,500

11. Amity Global Business School: No scholarships available.

12. Informatics Academy Pte Ltd: No scholarships available.

13. Educare Global Academy: No scholarships available.

14. William Angliss Institute Singapore: No scholarships available.

15. London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore: No scholarships available.

Important notes about scholarships 

Duc Anh EduConnect encourages all eligible students to apply for scholarships. We can support you throughout the scholarship application process with the following:

• Meeting students early to help build a study plan and roadmap to work towards scholarship eligibility in the future;
• Assessing your actual academic profile and suggesting suitable scholarships for you to apply for;
• Supporting you in completing your scholarship documents: reviewing and checking information, proofreading application forms, personal statements and other documents;
• Submitting scholarship applications directly on your behalf.

In practice, because Duc Anh EduConnect represents many high-ranking international universities and has a large number of strong applicants, we are known in SEA as one of the consultants that works very hard on scholarship applications and also one of the companies that secures many scholarships, including high-value awards, for students.

Scholarship opportunities are open to everyone. To maximise your chances, we strongly recommend that you contact us 2-3 years before you plan to study abroad, so we can preliminarily assess your overall profile and help you build the best possible preparation plan for scholarship applications. Please also read the general scholarship information below to better understand your options.

Understanding Different Types of Funding

Students should clearly distinguish between:

• Scholarship: A competitive award with limited places, usually based on academic merit and other criteria. You must compete with other applicants to receive it.
• Grant: A fixed amount of money that a university/faculty may offer once you enrol in a particular course or institution. It is often automatically applied and does not always require a separate application.
• Bursary / Financial aid: Financial support for students who have specific reasons or circumstances (for example, financial hardship). You may need to explain your situation in order to be considered.

Duc Anh EduConnect will support you in applying for all three types: Scholarships, Grants, and Bursaries/Financial Aid.

Sources and Levels of Scholarships

Scholarships can come from various sources, with values ranging from 10-100% of tuition fees, or even full scholarships covering tuition, living expenses, accommodation, travel, health insurance, etc.:

• The destination country (for example: Australia – AAS; UK – Chevening; USA – Fulbright; New Zealand – Asia-related scholarships);
• The institution where you choose to study;
• Independent organisations or agencies;
• Independent individuals;
• Your home country's scholarships. 

How Scholarships are assessed

Except in cases where a profile is truly outstanding and the approximate scholarship level can be predicted, in reality no one can guarantee whether you will receive a scholarship or not. Scholarship decisions are always made by an official scholarship committee, based on key criteria such as:

• Academic strength and achievements: scholarships are usually awarded from the highest-achieving applicants downwards;
• Timing of application: early applications often have an advantage over late ones;
• Specific criteria: if the scholarship is specialised (for example, field-specific or targeted at certain groups), additional conditions will apply.

Scholarship Competitiveness – Academic Profile vs. Potential Scholarship Level

As a general reference, students can consider the following guideline when assessing which scholarship level they may be competitive for:

• 100% tuition scholarship: To apply competitively, you should typically have GPA: 95-100% + English: IELTS ≥ 7.0
• 50% tuition scholarship: GPA: ≥ 92% + English: IELTS ≥ 6.5
• 30% tuition scholarship: GPA: ≥ 85% + English: IELTS ≥ 6.5
• 10-20% tuition scholarship: GPA: ≥ 75% + English: IELTS ≥ 6.0

These are indicative ranges only. Each university and scholarship program may set its own criteria and cut-off levels.

Typical Documents for Scholarship Applications

• Academic transcripts of your most recent qualification
• Degree certificate of your highest completed level of study
• Passport (photo and signature page)
• English test results and/or standardised tests (PTE Academic / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT / GMAT / GRE, etc.)
• Evidence of academic achievements, research activities, awards, competitions and extracurricular activities (if any)

For Master’s and PhD scholarship applicants, you will usually also need:

• A detailed CV (résumé)
• One personal statement or statement of purpose
• Two reference letters (academic and/or professional)

Additional Notes

For students receiving partial scholarships (covering only part of the tuition fee or part of living costs), it is important to carefully calculate whether you have sufficient funds to cover the remaining tuition and living expenses.

In some countries, scholarship applications require a very comprehensive set of documents; in others, assessment may rely mainly on GPA and English results.

Support from Duc Anh EduConnect 

Duc Anh EduConnect offers comprehensive support throughout the entire study abroad journey. Our experienced team assists students with course and university selection, admission and scholarship applications, student visa assistance, accommodation arrangements, airport pick-up, and ongoing support while studying overseas.

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