HDB Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does HDB Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding structure, eligible disciplines, and bond periods for HDB's mid-term undergraduate scholarship across architecture, engineering, planning, and digital domains.

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

1. Confirm fit: Check that your major and standing align with HDB's targeted disciplines and public service values.
2. Prepare documents: Compile your latest transcript, CV, CCA/service portfolio, and a motivation statement covering your passion for public housing.