About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
The A STAR ACIS Scholarship provides full funding that covers tuition, computer, thesis, research, and monthly living allowances. It also provides support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment for internship.
In this post, Scholarship Region will explain the details of the A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship in simple terms. We will also provide the information on the eligibility criteria, benefits, and the method of application.
Singapore ACIS Scholarship Details:
Applications are now open for the 2026 Singapore ACIS Scholarship.
The A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship aims to attract and nurture top talents who wish to pursue a PhD in computing and information science (CIS) disciplines.
Scholars in the Singapore ACIS Scholarship Programme will be exposed to boundless opportunities to research on real-world issues across the whole spectrum of computing science, from deep learning for healthcare, data analytics for improved machine learning, to modelling and simulation for advanced applications.
A monthly stipend will be provided to scholars, in addition to up to four years of funding for your PhD studies at autonomous universities in Singapore.
Requirements for A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship
To be considered for the A*STAR Computing and Information Science (ACIS) Scholarship, you must:
Be Singaporeans or applicants from other nationals.
International students must have completed or are on track to complete a degree (BSc or MSc) in an autonomous university
Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Applicants who are in the last semester of their final year of undergraduate studies are welcome to apply; however, successful candidates will only be awarded the scholarship if they obtain at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours or equivalent results that meet A*STAR’s requirements
Satisfy the criteria for and gain admission to a PhD programme in an autonomous university
Have strong interest to pursue a CIS research career in industry R&D labs, technology enterprises, spin-off companies and/or academia.
Benefits of Singapore ACIS Scholarship 2026
Successful applicants of the A STAR ACIS Scholarship will be given the following support for up to 4 years :
Full tuition fees
Monthly sustenance allowance, inclusive of CPF contribution.
Singapore CitizensSGD 5800 / MonthSingapore Permanent ResidentsSGD 4800 / MonthAll International StudentsSGD 4550 / Month
Other allowances including
Book allowance
Computer allowance
Conference allowance
Thesis allowance
Support for up to 12 months of overseas attachment
How to apply