LTA Local Study Award (Mid-Term): 2026 Conversion Guide
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TL;DR
Already in university? LTA's mid-term Local Study Award lets you convert remaining candidature into a sponsored pathway with attachments, mentorship, and a four-year bond upon graduation. Keep grades strong and showcase land transport passion during interviews.
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 in local universities with at least one year of study remaining
- Eligibility: Outstanding university GPA, robust CCA/leadership record, and keen interest in transport engineering and policy
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD (engineering, analytics, planning, or related disciplines)
- Bond: 4 years of service with LTA after graduation
Award Coverage
- Tuition and compulsory university fees for remaining candidature.
- Monthly maintenance allowance.
- Sponsorship for selected professional courses or exchange programmes aligned with LTA projects.
Scholar Journey
- Immediate attachments: Join LTA project teams during vacations to experience construction, systems, or planning work first-hand.
- Graduate rotations: Progress through divisions like Rail Systems, Active Mobility, Transportation & Ticketing, or Policy & Planning.
- Mentorship: Guided by senior engineers and programme directors to accelerate Professional Engineer or Chartered status.
Application Roadmap
- Nov 2025 – Mar 2026: Submit transcripts (with latest CAP/GPA), CCA portfolio, and intent essay via careers portal.
- Mar – Apr 2026: Complete technical assessments and behavioural interviews.
- Apr – May 2026: Participate in assessment centres tackling transport case scenarios.
- May onwards: Receive award letters and arrange pre-graduation attachments.
Preparation Tips
- Demonstrate how your coursework (transport, civil engineering, analytics) links to LTA use cases.
- Keep internship reports and competition results ready—especially Smart Nation, case competitions, or design projects.
- Highlight collaborative projects that show stakeholder management and safety mindset.
- Understand the Land Transport Master Plan and sustainability targets to discuss future contributions.
