LTA Local/Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Conversion Guide
TL;DR
LTA publishes mid-term scholarship coverage and bond formulas on its official scholarships page—use that as the source of truth for conversion terms.
Sponsor: Land Transport AuthorityBond: Bond ≤ 4 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
30 Nov 2025, 09:35 Z
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does LTA Local/Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Conversion Guide cover?
A: How to convert into LTA's premier scholarship mid-way through university, including funding coverage, assessment, and the leadership pathway after graduation.
TL;DR LTA publishes mid-term scholarship coverage and bond formulas on its official scholarships page—use that as the source of truth for conversion terms.
Compare its residual bond and overseas perks against other public-sector engineering conversions via our Scholarship Matcher before filing your application.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Published on LTA’s scholarships page (checked 2026-01-26). Application windows are not always shown on the page—confirm current opening dates with LTA Careers.
- Official Portal: LTA — Scholarships
- Who It Targets (published baseline): Singapore citizens (or Singapore PRs who take up citizenship before departing for studies) with strong academic/CCA records (see official requirements list).
- Bond (published for mid-term scholarships): 1-year bond for every year of local study sponsored; or a 1.5-year bond for every year of overseas study sponsored.
- Coverage (published): Tuition and compulsory fees; maintenance allowance; possible exchange/summer school sponsorship (upon approval); airfare for overseas scholars; possible Master’s sponsorship (upon approval).
Key details to verify for mid-term conversion
- Whether the scholarship will sponsor local study, overseas study, or either (and what documentation is required).
- The exact remaining sponsorship duration and the resulting bond length using the per-year formula.
- Any exchange/summer school or Master’s sponsorship options tied to the offer (these are listed as “upon approval”).
Preparation Tips (If Reopened)
- Keep CAP/GPA, internships, and references ready for a fast submission window.
- Collect examples of impact in transport, mobility tech, sustainability, or systems engineering.
- If overseas conversion is allowed, prepare a study plan that links the exposure to Singapore's land transport needs.
