Sponsor Our Students

At TUM Asia, we are committed to nurturing young talent by providing exceptional individuals with the opportunity to pursue their university education. We believe that no deserving student should be held back by financial challenges, and we strive to ensure that every capable student has access to the world-class education we offer.

Through our collaboration with government agencies and industry partners, TUM Asia’s scholarship programme not only helps students realise their potential but also gives organisations like yours the chance to directly support and shape the future workforce. By sponsoring a TUM Asia student or an existing employee for further education, your company can play a key role in developing the next generation of highly skilled professionals while gaining access to a pool of top talent.

We invite companies to partner with us in this meaningful initiative, where together, we can invest in both individual futures and the future of your organisation.

Types of Scholarships Available for Sponsorships

TUM Asia partners with leading companies to offer company-based scholarships to exceptional students applying for our Master of Science programmes. By sponsoring these scholarships, companies gain direct access to top-tier students and play a key role in shaping the future workforce. This partnership offers a unique opportunity to invest in talent development while strengthening your organisation’s ties to future industry leaders. Types of scholarships for sponsorship
  • Industry Scholarship
  • Joint Industry Programme (JIP) – Government Assisted Scholarship
  • Customised Industry Scholarship (CIS)
Through these scholarship opportunities, companies can ensure that their future workforce is well-equipped to meet industry demands while fostering long-term growth and innovation. For more information, please refer to our Industry Scholarship Sponsorship Kit.

The Industrial PhD Programme (IPP) is a joint partnership between Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), TUM Asia, and selected sponsoring companies. It aims to develop a pool of graduates with critical R&D skill sets for roles in the industry, through providing them with training in a corporate R&D environment.

TUM Asia welcomes partnership with companies who are interested in grooming their postgraduate manpower with critical R&D skillsets for roles in the respective industries.

How It Works

  • The IPP Trainee will obtain a post-doctorate degree from TUM within 4 years
  • Company will provide the project (supported by TUM Asia), and will help supervise students
  • The IPP Trainee will have to spend a minimum of 50% of his or her time on this company project within the company’s facility.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents only
  • The applicant is required to hold a relevant Master degree from recognised universities

Contractual Agreement arrangements

EDB will work with the company and TUM Asia to formulate a contractual agreement.

The agreement will include clauses related to monthly stipends, remuneration, extent of commitment by parties involved as well as any other indirect costs which may arise during the course of the programme.

Support from EDB for Companies

  • Salary support funded by EDB, up to S$3,300* per month
    *CPF contribution will be computed separately, based on the salary given

For more information, please contact us at exd@tum-asia.edu.sg.