URA Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile for City-Shaping Strategists

Q: What does URA Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile for City-Shaping Strategists cover?
A: Funding coverage, rotation pathways, and readiness tips for the Urban Redevelopment Authority's full-term undergraduate scholarship supporting future urban planners and place-makers.

TL;DR For undergraduate applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: URA’s scholarship page notes application windows; check the official page for the current window.
• Official Listing: URA Scholarship Programme
• Who It Supports: Singapore Citizen applicants across multiple disciplines; see URA’s “Accepted Disciplines” section for the current list.
• Development Pathway: URA’s page highlights a work attachment at URA; confirm any rotation/attachment structure in your offer.
• Bond: URA states a 4-year (local) or 6-year (overseas) bond (confirm the details in your offer).

Award Components

URA’s scholarship page lists the following components (details vary by applicant profile and offer):

• Full tuition coverage (URA describes this as “full tuition coverage at global well-accredited universities”)
• Maintenance and pre-studies allowances
• Work attachment at URA
• Airfare for overseas scholarship recipients

Eligibility Highlights

• Citizenship: URA states this scholarship is open to Singapore Citizens.
• Academic performance: URA highlights academic results (from pre-university to university) as part of selection considerations.
• Interest in city-shaping: show evidence through coursework, projects, internships, or volunteering where relevant.

Application Roadmap

1. Review URA’s scholarship page for the current application window and accepted disciplines.
2. Prepare your transcripts, CV, and a short statement explaining why you want to work in the built environment / planning space.
3. Apply via the official application route linked from URA’s page (URA links to a BrightSparks application page).
4. Follow URA’s instructions for any subsequent assessments/interviews (details can vary by cycle).
5. If offered, review the bond/service terms carefully before accepting.

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)