LTA Local Study Award (Mid-Term): 2026 Conversion Guide
TL;DR
LTA publishes the Local Study Award’s requirements, coverage and mid-term bond formula on its official scholarships page—use that as the source of truth for conversion terms.
Sponsor: Land Transport AuthorityBond: Bond ≤ 4 YearsOverseas: Primarily Singapore
30 Nov 2025, 09:25 Z
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does LTA Local Study Award (Mid-Term): 2026 Conversion Guide cover?
A: Mid-term route for current undergraduates keen to join LTA, outlining award coverage, assessment focus, and how to transition into engineering roles across Singapore's land transport projects.
TL;DR LTA publishes the Local Study Award’s requirements, coverage and mid-term bond formula on its official scholarships page—use that as the source of truth for conversion terms.
Use our Scholarship Matcher to see how this conversion route compares with other mid-term public-sector awards before you lock in LTA.
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 (per LTA page).
- Coverage (published): Tuition and compulsory fees + annual study allowance of $21,000 (for the Local Study Award).
- Bond (published for mid-term awards): 1-year bond for every year of study sponsored.
Key details to verify for mid-term conversion
- Whether you are being sponsored for the remaining years of local study (the Local Study Award is described as tenable for local engineering undergraduate studies).
- The sponsorship duration and the resulting bond length using the 1-year-per-year formula.
- Any required attachments/rotations and how LTA evaluates mid-term applicants beyond grades.
Preparation Tips (If Reopened)
- Keep CAP/GPA records, internship summaries, and references ready for a short application window.
- Collect examples of work in transport engineering, data, or policy that align with LTA's mandate.
- Understand Land Transport Master Plan priorities so you can anchor your essays and interviews to LTA outcomes.
