HDB Mid-Term Specialist Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ HDB funds the rest of your Architecture, Engineering, or Computing degree with S$25,000 a year while you're mid-stream in university—expect a pro-rated bond of up to four years, specialist rotations, and a fast-track career shaping Singapore's townships.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Window Open Year-Round
- Official Listing: HDB Mid-Term Specialist Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Singaporean or PR undergraduates already studying Architecture, Engineering, or Computing-related disciplines at reputable local universities
- Award Value: S$25,000 annual allowance covering the remaining years of study
- Bond: Pro-rated up to 4 years of service with HDB after graduation
Award Components
- Stipend: S$25,000 per academic year to support tuition, living expenses, and professional development.
- Specialist Track: Access to HDB's built-environment career pathways with mentorship from architects, engineers, and digital specialists who plan and develop public housing estates.
- Rotational Exposure: Scholars can expect project attachments, networking, and structured rotations aligning with HDB's infrastructure and digital transformation work.
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
- Academic performance: Very good university results to date, with strong co-curricular/leadership contributions.
- Course alignment: Must be pursuing Architecture, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems at a reputable Singapore university.
- Values fit: Passion for shaping future towns, commitment to public service, and aptitude for multidisciplinary collaboration.
Application Roadmap
- Review requirements: Confirm your degree discipline and academic standing align with HDB's specialist focus.
- Prepare documents: Gather university transcripts, CCA/service records, CV, and a statement describing your interest in public housing and the built environment.
- Apply online: Submit your application via HDB's scholarship portal (linked to BrightSparks) any time during the year.
- Selection journey: Shortlisted candidates undergo assessments and interviews exploring technical depth, values, and commitment to HDB's mission.
- Bond agreement: Upon award, sign the sponsorship contract outlining pro-rated bond terms and join HDB's specialist development track until graduation.
Preparation Playbook
- Highlight coursework, design studios, or engineering projects that demonstrate your contribution to urban planning or infrastructure challenges.
- Build familiarity with HDB's Designing for Life roadmap, town-planning strategies, and digitalisation initiatives.
- Seek internships, studio critiques, or hackathons that show you can collaborate across architecture, engineering, and IT.
- Map out how the S$25,000 allowance will accelerate your professional growth (certifications, conferences, study tools).
- Reach out to HDB officers via career events or LinkedIn to understand specialist pathways and tailor your interview responses.
