HDB Scholarship 2026: Undergraduate Profile Singapore
TL;DR
HDB scholarship funds local/overseas undergrad study with a 4-year (local) or 6-year (overseas) bond; applications typically open around A-Level results-expect attachments/mentorship and align your portfolio to HDB’s public housing mission.
Sponsor: Housing & Development BoardBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 26 Nov 2025
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does HDB Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile & Preparation Guide cover?
A: Understand the HDB Undergraduate Scholarship pipeline, selection process, and action plan for future applicants based on the 2025 intake cycle.
TL;DR HDB scholarship funds local/overseas undergrad study with a 4-year (local) or 6-year (overseas) bond; applications typically open around A-Level results-expect attachments/mentorship and align your portfolio to HDB’s public housing mission.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications open each year when ‘A' Level results are released (last checked 2025-11-26)
- Official Portal: HDB Scholarship
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents with excellent ‘A' Level, International Baccalaureate, diploma or equivalent results and strong CCA records
- Supported Disciplines: Engineering (civil/electrical/mechanical), architecture/urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, computer engineering/science/information systems, data science/analytics, geomatics engineering, economics, sociology, real estate, accountancy
- Bond: 4 years for local awards; 6 years for overseas awards
- Application Channel: Apply via BrightSparks once the ‘A' Level results are released (BrightSparks profile)
Development & Support
- Structured attachments: 8–12 week HDB vacation attachments with hands-on projects (e.g., sustainable building design, housing research, town planning) and induction visits that expose you to HDB operations.
- Mentorship & networks: Orientation with other scholars, dialogue sessions with management, and a senior HDB officer as mentor for professional guidance.
- Overseas exposure: Opportunities for sponsored overseas exchange programmes to broaden perspective.
Application Roadmap
- Audit your fit – map your intended degree (architecture, engineering, analytics) to HDB directorates and highlight relevant projects.
- Prepare documents – transcripts, CCA leadership proof, internships, community impact stories, and referees.
- Submit online through the BrightSparks portal once the ‘A' Level results are released.
- Check the FAQ for the latest selection process and timelines before interviews or assessments.
Sources
- https://www.hdb.gov.sg/about-us/work-with-us/scholarships-and-internships/scholarships
- https://www.hdb.gov.sg/about-us/work-with-us/scholarships-and-internships/scholarships/frequently-asked-questions
- https://www.hdb.gov.sg/about-us/work-with-us/scholarships-and-internships/scholarships/hdb-undergraduate-scholarships
- https://brightsparks.com.sg/profile/hdb/scholarship.php
- https://www.hdb.gov.sg/about-us/our-role
