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1.	How many awards will be offered each year? SINGA awards are offered twice -- for August and January intakes -- during the academic year. It is a merit-based scholarship where all outstanding candidates will be considered for award. Please refer to our official website for the list of awardees: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Scholarships/our-scholars/scholarship-awardees/singapore-international-graduate-award-recipients-(singa)
2.	Who can apply for SINGA and what are the selection criteria? International students with a passion for Science and Engineering research, excellent academic qualifications, good reports from academic referees, and fluency in English are encouraged to apply for this award. "International students" refer to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of Singapore, and who have not previously studied in Singapore.
3.	Am I allowed to take up part-time jobs in Singapore during my PhD studies? SINGA is a full-time research scholarship and you are not allowed to take up part-time jobs during your studies in Singapore.
4.	Can I apply if I do not have GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE scores? Can I submit old GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE scores? Yes, you can apply for SINGA if you do not have GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE scores. If you are invited for an interview, the selection panel will assess your command of spoken and written English during the interview. The selection process for the SINGA award will not be biased against candidates without GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE scores. However, do note that you may be requested by the university to submit satisfactory scores as part of the university admission requirement and will further advise on the need to provide the scores and whether a recent score should be provided.
5.	Am I required to take up citizenship and/or work in Singapore after graduation? You are neither required to take up citizenship nor required to work in Singapore after graduation. However if you are keen to work in Singapore, there are career opportunities for international PhD graduates to explore after your studies.

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