Overview
At TUM Asia, we are committed to fostering academic excellence by supporting students in their pursuit of knowledge to unlock potential, and empowering them to make enduring contributions for the future.
We offer a variety of scholarships and grants designed to recognise students who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and aptitude, ensuring talented individuals the opportunity to pursue their aspirations regardless of their financial situation.
Academic Distinction Scholarship
Awarded to high-calibre candidates enrolled in any of TUM Asia’s master’s programmes who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements.
Criteria:
- Demonstrated academic merit
- Final grades submitted
- Strong recommendations / testimonials
How to apply:
- All applicants who meet all academic and admission requirements or have successfully received an admissions offer into one of our MSc programmes will be considered.
ASEAN Scholarship
Awarded to exemplary candidates from ASEAN countries enrolled in any of TUM Asia’s master’s programmes who have exhibited outstanding leadership qualities, good character and exceptional academic performance
Criteria:
- Nationals of ASEAN Member countries
- Academic merit
- Final grades submitted
- Strong recommendations / testimonials
How to apply:
- Submit scholarship application with MSc programme applications
- Submit an essay of not more than 500 words describing why you are an ideal recipient of the scholarship
Women in STEM Scholarship
Awarded to exceptional female candidates enrolled in any of TUM Asia’s master’s programmes who have demonstrated strong leadership qualities and potential in personal endeavours.
Criteria:
- All female candidate
- Academic merit
- Final grades submitted
- Strong recommendations / testimonials
How to apply:
- Submit scholarship application with MSc programme applications
- Submit an essay of not more than 500 words describing why you are an ideal recipient of the scholarship
TUM Asia-DAAD Master of Science Scholarship
Awarded to students from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste who are enrolled in MSc programmes, the scholarship is free of bonds and can be used to cover up to 100 per cent of the tuition fees. Scholarship recipients are able to receive scholarship up to €37,400 spread across two years.
Criteria:
- From any of the ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste
- Have a strong interest and passion in STEM-related fields
- Outstanding academic achievements and leadership qualities
- Successfully enrolled in any of the TUM Asia’s MSc programmes (Aerospace Engineering, Rail and Urban Transport, Logistics Engineering and Management, Industrial Chemistry, Green Electronics, Integrated Circuit Design, and Sustainable Food)
How to apply:
- Application is automatic upon successful enrolment in one of our eligible MSc programmes. Successful applicants will be requested to submit relevant documentation and a motivation letter.
TUM Asia-DAAD Scholarship
Funded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the scholarship is awarded on a per-semester basis to TUM Asia’s students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated strong aptitude.
Award recipients will receive the scholarship for a period of one semester (6 months). The scholarship can be newly applied for every semester of study. The total number of semesters in which a student can apply for the scholarship is dependent on their programme of study.
Criteria:
- Awarded to students during candidature of study including TUM Asia scholarship recipients
- Not eligible for students who are sponsored by TUM Asia’s industrial partners or any other organisation
- Not eligible for students with German citizenship
Selection Criteria
- Good academic results
- Personal Letter of Motivation, demonstrating academic experience and exceptional non-academic achievements
- Financial background will be taken into consideration
How to apply:
- Briefing on how to apply will be provided prior to each semester’s application period.
EDB-IPP Grant
Available for the Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Design programmes only.
Developed by Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB), the scholarship grant aims to build postgraduate students with critical research and development (R&D) skill set through in a corporate R&D environment and university.
Scholarship recipients undergo postgraduate education by supporting universities, who will then undertake approved jointly identified research project, and be supervised by an academic faculty and a supervisor with appropriate research qualifications prepare them for research-intensive roles with strong industry relevance and focus.
EDB-IPP Trainee Eligibility
- Must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Must not be receiving concurrent funding under any EDB grant schemes, or, regardless of the awarding body, any bursaries or scholarships.
- Must meet the prevailing admission criteria for the master’s programmes applied.
- There is no bond requirement. The trainee can be either a new hire or existing employee of the company.
- Each trainee will be placed under a training position, in which he/she will be enrolled for the master’s programme, while undertaking a research project under their company’s supervision for the purposes of completion of the thesis component for his/her master’s degree.
- The training period is up to a cumulative 2 years, commencing:
- when the Trainee becomes an employee of the Company; or
- when the Trainee is enrolled as a full-time postgraduate student at the University under the programme;
- whichever is later
- The Training Period ceases:
- upon the end of the 2-year support period from the commencement date for the ICD Training Position; or
- upon thesis submission by the trainee;
- whichever is earlier.
- Each trainee should spend at least 50% of the Training Period working on the research project at the company’s R&D facilities in Singapore.
Sponsorship Terms of Grant
| Grant Component | EDB Support per Training Position |
|---|---|
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(a) Fixed Monthly Allowance |
Fixed rate of S$3,500 per month |
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(b) Training postgraduate tuition fees1 |
100% of the fees that are published by the university
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(c) Research grant funding for project2 |
50% capped at S$25,000 for the MSc Training Position |
1Items which may be claimed under this grant component include: tuition fees, examination registration fees, and fees for other mandatory academic activities. All taxes, including but not limited to GST, are not claimable.
2Items which may be claimed under this grant component must be related to the Project,and include: (i) funds paid to University for usage of lab equipment/consumables at the University R&D laboratory, or software procured for the completion of the academic degree; (ii) funds paid to University to cover overhead charges incurred at the University R&D laboratory; and (iii) funds paid to University and Trainee for publication of research work and participation in research conferences (including the overseas travel expense incurred for such conferences, such as travel insurance, accommodation, meals, local transportation). All taxes, including but not limited to GST, are not claimable.
EDB-IPP Company Eligibility
Interested companies will jointly craft research projects with identified TUM Asia faculty, before submitting the research proposal to EDB for consideration.
Eligibility Criteria (Companies)
- Singapore-based entity
- Possess the capacity and ability to craft and complete an industrial master’s project with the academic partner
- Assign suitable company R&D leaders to be supervisors
- An established track record of research activities and R&D facilities
- A non-academic supervisor (known as the Company Supervisor) who has the relevant qualifications and technical competencies, whose role will not include assessing whether the Trainee has met the University’s postgraduate degree requirements
- Have financial ability and commitment to support trainee(s) towards attaining the master’s degree within the stipulated candidature
- Possess the visibility of the R&D role in which trainee will be employed upon completion of the IPP project
Contractual Agreement & Intellectual Property Arrangements
- The company will work with TUM Asia to formulate a contractual agreement for each research project undertaken by the IPP trainee, the company and TUM Asia.
- The agreement will include clauses related to salary, tuition fees, the extent of commitment by all involved parties, conference travel, insurance, publications, consumables, utilisation of equipment and any other indirect costs which may arise during the IPP.
- The Intellectual Property agreement will be discussed between the company and TUM Asia.
Company’s contributions
- Supervision and hosting of each trainee at research facility.
- Co-share research grant to academic faculties for cost incurred at faculties (capped at S$12,500 per MSc trainee).
- Funds all other costs related to IPP project and IPP trainee-incurred expenses (eg. insurance, equipment, travel, conferences, publications, etc).
- Companies who wish to participate in the IPP can email client_services@edb.gov.sg for more information.
TUM Asia’s Roles and Responsibilities
- TUM Asia and the trainee’s host company shall agree on the research project or projects to be undertaken by each Trainee for the purposes of completion of the thesis component for his/her master’s degree.
- TUM Asia shall appoint an academic supervisor who will assess whether the trainee has met the University’s master’s degree requirements.
- TUM Asia may at its discretion appoint the non-academic supervisor appointed by the company as an academic co-supervisor, provided that such supervisor is so qualified. Any such appointment is to be made in writing and communicated to the Company by a duly authorised representative of TUM Asia.
- TUM Asia shall provide written endorsement that:
- Each project fulfills the standards of academic rigour required for the master’s degree; and
- Each proposed Company Supervisor has the relevant qualification and technical competence to supervise the Trainee.
- The University shall, where there is no prior arrangement between it and the company as to the ownership of intellectual property rights arising from the trainee’s participation in the programme, conclude an agreement with the company on the same.
- The academic and non-academic supervisors shall cooperate to ensure that the trainee receives the training envisaged by the implementation of the programme.
EDB-IPP Brochure
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How to apply:
Interested applicants please write in to admission@tum-asia.edu.sg.
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