LTA Local/Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Conversion Guide

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's mid-term flagship scholarship lets outstanding undergraduates secure full sponsorship (local or overseas) plus exchange support and leadership rotations. Keep GPA high, highlight transport impact, and be ready for intensive assessments.

Compare its residual bond and overseas perks against other public-sector engineering conversions via our Scholarship Matcher before filing your application.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Open Until 31 Mar 2026 (last checked 2025-10-13)
• Official Portal: LTA Scholarships Overview
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizen/PR undergraduates with at least one year left in transport-related degrees locally, or those seeking overseas conversion
• Eligibility: Exceptional university results, strong CCAs, leadership qualities, and passion for transforming Singapore's transport landscape
• Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD, plus approved universities overseas (with priority for France, Germany, China, Japan)
• Bond: Residual bond aligns with remaining sponsorship—4 years for local pathways; up to 6 years for fully sponsored overseas conversion

Award Coverage

• Tuition and compulsory fees for remaining candidature.
• Monthly maintenance allowance with book support.
• Hostel accommodation (local) or airfare + travel insurance (overseas).
• Sponsorship of one exchange or summer programme.

Scholar Journey

• Pre-graduation: Continue with LTA project attachments; overseas candidates receive language or cultural prep.
• Post-graduation: Rotations across major infrastructure, emerging mobility tech, and policy planning functions.
• Leadership pipeline: Access to mentorship, cross-agency task forces, and talent acceleration programmes.

Application Roadmap

1. Nov 2025 – Mar 2026: Submit conversion application with updated CAP/GPA, CCA record, internships, and study plans.