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SINGA Documents: What the Current Portal Actually Asks For

The live upload list sits inside the official A*STAR applicant system. This page only repeats rules A*STAR has published — confirm every item on the current site.

ScholarshipUnion Editorial 2 min read Updated Oct 6, 2026

Document checklist

Tick what you have ready. The live form may add fields.

Passport / identity page — foreigners register with the full passport number
Academic transcripts and certificates — confirm the live list in the portal
Curriculum vitae
Two academic referees — correct institutional emails
English evidence — if the live call or host asks for it
Uploads under 3 MB each — filename under 260 characters
Publications in batches — if you have many
SINGA declarations — required before preview

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Source: SMS Applicant Portal FAQ (1 April 2021, version 1.2).

What the official FAQ actually says

The current applicant system still publishes a portal FAQ, dated 1 April 2021 (still online on 6 October 2026). Technical rules can change, so recheck the PDF and the live form.

One account

An NRIC or passport number is compulsory to register; foreigners use the full passport number. If your email or NRIC already exists, do not open a second account — unlock it via the portal's forgot-password link.

Desktop, not a phone

A*STAR says the site might not be compatible with tablets and phones, so use a desktop or laptop. JavaScript must be on, and some countries may need a VPN. The FAQ still names older browser floors (IE 9+, Chrome 26+, Firefox 20+); use a current Chrome or Firefox anyway.

Uploads

Each file must be under 3 MB, with a filename under 260 characters. If you have too many publications, save them in batches. Avoid special characters such as a quote or semicolon in fields.

Referees

If a referee email is wrong after you submit, email singa_enquiries@hq.a-star.edu.sg with your application number, the referee name, and the correct email. Do not invent a second portal workaround.

Declarations before preview

The preview button stays disabled until you complete the declarations. These include consent for A*STAR to share data with other Singapore government agencies and educational institutions, and a SINGA-specific statement that incomplete or inaccurate information can terminate an award.

What this page will not invent

Blogs list a fixed SOP word count, a GRE rule, or a numbered list of certificates. Those are not on the live official pages checked for this guide. Open the current official form and upload what it asks. If the dedicated SINGA page is still 404, write to singa_enquiries@hq.a-star.edu.sg.

Withdrawing or stuck?

To withdraw a submitted SINGA file, the FAQ says to email singa_enquiries@hq.a-star.edu.sg with your application number. Technical screenshots go to scholartechhelp@hq.a-star.edu.sg.