Scholarships in Singapore for Indian Students

Q: Is NTU Singapore expensive?

The NTU tuition fees is S$36,336.45 for international students. Apart from this, students also need to pay University-level miscellaneous fees The tuition fee for undergraduate courses for Nanyang Technological University is similar to NUS. First of all, students need to pay a non-refundable application fee of S$21.40. After accepting the offer, international students need to pay S$5,000 as non-refundable fee. This deposit fee can be used to offset the first tuition fee payment.

Q: What is the JCU Singapore cost of living for international students?

James Cook University Singapore does not offer on-campus accommodation for their students. However, students can find various types of housing options nearby for accommodation purposes. Listed below is the JCU Singapore cost of living for international students: Facilities Cost of Living (per month) Cost in INR Accommodation SGD 550 - 2,000 INR 33K - 1.2L Meals SGD 450 - 600 INR 27K - 37K Public transportation SGD 100 - 150 INR 6K - 9K Telecom SGD 30 - 50 INR 1.8K - 3K Personal Expenses SGD 100 - 400 INR 6K - 24K Train fare (Daily Average) SGD 0.92 - 2.17 (per trip) INR 50 - 150 Taxi fare (Daily Average) SGD 3.20 to 3.90 (per trip) INR 200 - 250 Bus fare (Daily Average) SGD 0.92 - 2.17 per trip INR 50 - 150 TOTAL SGD 1230 - 3200 INR 73.8K - 3.86L Conversion Used: 1 SGD (Singapore Dollar) = INR 61.69

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Rahul Singha

Updated on Nov 18, 2022 00:18 IST

Note: The scholarships mentioned below are from an earlier time when the article was published. Candidates are requested to check the latest rates before applying for scholarships for studying abroad.

Singapore, strategically located in the Asian Pacific region, has quickly gained acceptance as a study-abroad destination for students from across the world. Such has been its advent that a lot of Top Universities of the World have opened up a Campus in Singapore to facilitate the Asian student population. No wonder a large number of Indian students and executives have started to look towards Singapore as a favourable study-abroad destination. And while the Universities in Singapore offer a cheaper option, the costs are still considerable. With a comparable cost of living, scholarships add to the many advantages of study in Singapore.

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Singapore has both Public and Private Universities. Its largest two universities, Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore feature among the World's Top Universities across various rankings. While a lot of private universities have designated scholarship funds as well, the article talks about the most common scholarships for Singapore that are rather unique to the Singapore state universities for various levels of degrees as well as a few general scholarships famous with international students.

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Name	Eligibility and application / Field of Study / Duration	Amount/inclusions
Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships at National University of Singapore	Students applying for a Ph.D from National University of Singapore are eligible to apply for this scholarship Applications are invited twice a year (in sync with admissions intakes of August and January) Any Doctoral (PhD) programme at National University of Singapore. Awarded for 1 year at a time and renewable after every year to a maximum of 4 years depending on the performance of the scholar	Monthly Stipend of S$3,300 All tuition and approved fees at NUS Annual book allowance of S$500 and a one time laptop allowance of S$1500 travel allowance of 2 return tickets of up to S$4,000
INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships for Developing Country Leaders	Students with excellent academic achievement, leadership potential, aptitude for business and financial management as well as a commitment to contribute to the development of the home country can apply for the scholarship once they have been shortlisted for the MBA program at INSEAD Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at INSEAD (either France or Singapore Campus) For the duration of the course (1 year)	2 scholarships per class amounting to €22,500 per year
Singapore International Graduate Award	International students with excellent graduate and post graduate record, interested in pursuing a Ph.D from select Singapore Universities can apply The students can choose to do their research work mainly at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). 240 scholarships per year are awarded to meritorious students Ph.D programs in Science and Engineering For up to 4 years	The award provides financial support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including full tuition fees, monthly stipend, settlement allowance, and airfare grant.
Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship from NUS	students from Asian countries (except Singapore) applying for a full time under-graduate degree program at NUS can apply for the scholarship University looks at a consistently strong academic score, leadership potential, participation in co-curricular activities All applications are automatically screened for the scholarship as well Under-graduate degree courses in the field of Computers, Engineering or Science (excluding Pharmacy) For the duration of the course	Tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant Subsidy) and compulsory fees S$6,000 annual living allowance S$200 one-time settling-in allowance upon enrolment Annual accommodation allowance equivalent to the lowest double room rate for on-campus accommodation Air tickets to and from Singapore at the beginning and end of the course respectively
Singapore Millenium Foundation Scholarships	Ph.D Students or post doctoral students who have gained admission in either NTU or NUS or any of the Singapore's Research Institutes Masters students already studying in the above universities can also applyf or this scholarship Ph.D in Environmental Science, Renewable Resources & Water, Engineering, Physical & Material Sciences as well as Life Sciences 2-4 years depending on the research/course period	S$4,000 per month for up to 4 years for Ph.D candidates S$6,000 per month for up to 2 years for Post Doctoral candidates

Apart from the above-mentioned scholarships, the other famous scholarship by an international university for its Singapore campus is the James Cook University Scholarship for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.

It is wise to note that while we have taken the utmost care to provide the details, it is always advisable to check the Admission Office of the university you are applying to for application procedures and deadlines. Also, needless to say, like any award, no two scholarships can be combined. So prep up and start exploring…if you really have it in you, money can never be a constraint.

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Q: Is Singapore Management University hard to get into?

According to various sources, Singapore Management University has an acceptance rate of around 45% which makes it moderately selective for international student admissions. Some of the general admission requirements at the university are given as follows:

Academic Transcripts
International Qualifications that are equivalent
Standardized Test Scores
Proof of English Language Proficiency

After the student receives an offer letter, they are required to give the admission interview to be enrolled.

Q: How can I apply for NUS Singapore from India?

Applications to all the courses offered by NUS are done via online application portals of the university. Check out the steps below to see how to fill undergraduate and postgraduate applications on dedicated portals:

Undergraduate Applicants:

International applicants need to follow these steps to apply to an undergraduate programme at NUS:

Step 1: Visit myaces.nus.edu.sg/uasonline2/catD/catDapplform.do and sign up to apply.

Step 2: Enter personal details and contact information.

Step 3: Enter details of academic qualifications.

Step 4: Enter information on university/tertiary education.

Step 5: Enter the information on all outstanding achievements.

Step 6: Insert the programme details and paste the application material in the boxes provided.

Step 7: In this step, input the following:

Next-of-kin information
Personal identification number
Application fee
Financial aid
Other information
Tuition grant

Step 8: Read the declaration carefully.

Step 9: Press the ‘Continue’ button to complete the application.

Graduate Applicants

International applicants need to follow these steps to apply to a graduate programme at NUS:

Step 1: Sign up on the university’s application portal at inetapps.nus.edu.sg/gda2/Applicant.aspx/Account/SignUp.

Step 2: Click on ‘Create New Application’ and choose the following:

Programme type
Faculty
Programme
Department
Specialisation (area of study)
Source of finance
Specify in case of ‘other source of finance’
Academic load

Step 3: Read the instructions from the faculty/department/school carefully.

Step 4: Fill up the information as stepping through the application process.

Step 5: The system will perform an application completeness check for the selected programme.

Step 6: Once the above steps are completed, fill up the declaration section.

Step 7: Click on the 'Submit' button in the declaration page to complete the submission.

Step 8: To make an online payment for the application/acceptance fee and view details of your application (e.g. application status and admission status), click ‘View Application/Make Payment/Submit Reply on Offer of Admission’ at the menu on the left.

Step 9: To make changes to basic programme information for an application, click ‘Edit’.

Step 10: To apply to multiple programmes within the same application cycle and to change the order of preference, please click on the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ links as required.

Q: Which are the popular courses at Singapore Management University?

Singapore Management University offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, research, and professional degree courses for international students. Some of the popular programs at the university are given as follows:

Others Denote Information Technology, Accounting, International Business etc.

Q: Is NTU Singapore expensive?

The NTU tuition fees is S$36,336.45 for international students. Apart from this, students also need to pay University-level miscellaneous fees The tuition fee for undergraduate courses for Nanyang Technological University is similar to NUS. First of all, students need to pay a non-refundable application fee of S$21.40. After accepting the offer, international students need to pay S$5,000 as non-refundable fee. This deposit fee can be used to offset the first tuition fee payment.

Q: What is the population of MBA students and faculty at INSEAD Singapore?

There are around 20,000+ students and 5,500+ faculty at INSEAD Singapore.
However, it is difficult to be sure about the same because of new admissions taking place.
The INSEAD website states that there are over 145 full-time faculty from more than 30 countries.
The exact numbers may vary depending on the year and the source.

Q: Does INSEAD - Singapore accept Indian students?

Certainly yes, INSEAD - Singapore accepts admission applications from all across the globe including India as well. Indian students applying at INSEAD - Singapore are required to meet the eligibility criteria for the respective choice of course along with a qualifying score in the English language proficiency test like IELTS.

Q: How can an Indian student get admission to INSEAD - Singapore?

As an Indian student, complete the following steps to be admitted to INSEAD in Singapore:

Academic Qualifications: Ascertain that you have a solid academic background and a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution.
Work Experience: INSEAD favors individuals with relevant professional backgrounds.
GMAT/GRE: Get ready for and take the GMAT or GRE because admissions officers frequently want these scores.
English proficiency: You'll probably need to provide test results as confirmation of your English competence if English isn't your first language

Q: What is the JCU Singapore cost of living for international students?

James Cook University Singapore does not offer on-campus accommodation for their students. However, students can find various types of housing options nearby for accommodation purposes. Listed below is the JCU Singapore cost of living for international students:

Facilities	Cost of Living (per month)	Cost in INR
Accommodation	SGD 550 - 2,000	INR 33K - 1.2L
Meals	SGD 450 - 600	INR 27K - 37K
Public transportation	SGD 100 - 150	INR 6K - 9K
Telecom	SGD 30 - 50	INR 1.8K - 3K
Personal Expenses	SGD 100 - 400	INR 6K - 24K
Train fare (Daily Average)	SGD 0.92 - 2.17 (per trip)	INR 50 - 150
Taxi fare (Daily Average)	SGD 3.20 to 3.90 (per trip)	INR 200 - 250
Bus fare (Daily Average)	SGD 0.92 - 2.17 per trip	INR 50 - 150
TOTAL	SGD 1230 - 3200	INR 73.8K - 3.86L

Conversion Used: 1 SGD (Singapore Dollar) = INR 61.69

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