HDB Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ Switching into HDB's mid-term scholarship nets S$25,000 a year for the rest of your architecture, engineering, planning, or digital degree—and positions you for rotational careers designing Singapore's towns, with a bond of up to six years overseas or four years locally.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications Accepted Year-Round (apply once you qualify mid-way through your degree)
- Official Listing: HDB Mid-Term Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Singaporean or PR undergraduates in HDB-relevant disciplines (architecture, engineering, urban planning, landscape, real estate, computing, data science, geomatics, economics, sociology, accountancy, etc.)
- Award Value: Annual allowance of S$25,000 for every sponsored year remaining
- Bond: Pro-rated—up to six years for overseas sponsorship or up to four years for local pathways
Award Components
- Annual stipend: S$25,000 to cover fees, living costs, and professional development for the rest of your degree.
- Professional runway: Structured internships, mentorship, and rotations across HDB's planning, engineering, digital, and policy teams.
- Global exposure: Potential placements with overseas partners when aligned with HDB's transformation agenda.
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
- Academic performance: Excellent university results to date with strong CCA or leadership records.
- Course alignment: Pursuing disciplines that support HDB's public housing mission—from built-environment design to data, economics, and community planning.
- Public service outlook: Genuine interest in shaping liveable towns and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
Application Roadmap
- Confirm fit: Check that your major and standing align with HDB's targeted disciplines and public service values.
- Prepare documents: Compile your latest transcript, CV, CCA/service portfolio, and a motivation statement covering your passion for public housing.
- Apply online: Submit via HDB's scholarship portal (BrightSparks link) any time during the year.
- Assessments: Shortlisted candidates go through interviews and assessments focused on technical aptitude and HDB's Designing for Life roadmap.
- Sponsorship & bonding: Successful applicants sign the pro-rated bond agreement and join HDB's scholar development track until graduation.
Preparation Playbook
- Document studio critiques, capstone projects, or hackathons that show impact on urban living, smart estates, or community outcomes.
- Build familiarity with HDB's upcoming town plans, green building strategies, and digital twinning initiatives.
- Network with HDB officers at career fairs or webinars to understand specialist domains and tailor your interview stories.
- Plan how the allowance will accelerate your professional growth (tools, certifications, overseas immersion) and articulate it clearly during interviews.
- Demonstrate collaborative leadership—HDB values multi-disciplinary teamwork involving planners, engineers, designers, and data scientists.
