BCA Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2025 Profile

Q: What does BCA Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2025 Profile cover?
A: Mid-term conversion benefits, eligibility checks, and application workflow for BCA's undergraduate scholarship aimed at current built environment undergraduates.

TL;DR
BCA's mid-term scholarship converts high-performing built environment undergraduates into bonded BCA scholars with tuition funding, stipends, and structured development (rotations, secondments, milestone programmes). Apply via BrightSparks between 1 November and 7 March, line up faculty recommendations, and be ready for a four-year service bond with the authority.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Listing: Building and Construction Authority – BCA Undergraduate / Mid-term Scholarship
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents currently pursuing full-time built environment degrees at local autonomous universities
• Eligibility: Strong university transcript, leadership and CCA record, and demonstrated interest in a public service career with BCA
• Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SIT, SUTD, SMU (built environment disciplines)
• Bond: Four-year bond with BCA upon graduation

Award Components

• Full payment of remaining tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance for the rest of your candidature
• Additional book, computer, and pre-studies allowances
• Sponsored summer or winter exchange programme
• Structured internship attachment (minimum eight weeks) and mentor/buddy support
• Career development: job rotations, secondments to public agencies, attachments to private firms, cross-functional project teams, and milestone training

Eligibility Highlights

• Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
• Academic performance: Requires an outstanding university transcript with a built environment major (e.g., architecture, engineering, project & facilities management, data science with BE applications, sustainable built environment).
• Leadership & CCAs: Applicants should have a strong CCA portfolio and evidence of leadership or community engagement.
• Career fit: Clear motivation to contribute to Singapore's built environment and readiness for public service rotations.