LTA Land Transport Master's Scholarship: 2026 Status and Terms
At a glance
Q: Who can apply for the LTA Land Transport Master's Scholarship, and what does it cover?
A: LTA's published criteria target graduates, expected graduates, and final-year undergraduates pursuing an approved full-time Master's programme of up to two years. The award covers tuition and compulsory fees, a maintenance allowance, and return airfare for overseas scholars, with a 2 to 4-year bond.
TL;DR The current cycle is closed. LTA publishes a standing annual application period from 1 October to 31 March of the following year. The next opening would therefore be 1 October 2026 if LTA keeps the same schedule, but applicants should verify the live portal before relying on that date.
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Last reviewed: 19 July 2026
Current Status and Application Window
The LTA scholarships page says applications open on 1 October and close on 31 March of the following year. LTA directs applicants to its BrightSparks application portal, which currently labels this scholarship closed for this cycle.
Because LTA presents these as recurring dates rather than a separately dated 2026 notice, treat 1 October 2026 as the next expected opening only if the official page remains unchanged. The live application portal controls.
Eligibility
LTA publishes the following requirements for the Land Transport Master's Scholarship:
- Singapore Citizen, or Singapore Permanent Resident who takes up Singapore citizenship before departing for studies
- Graduate or expected graduate with a good honours degree from a Singapore or overseas university
- Current final-year undergraduate, subject to the honours class eventually obtained
- Outstanding O-Level, A-Level, NUS High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic, or equivalent results
- Good co-curricular record
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Candidates with work experience are welcome
There is a source discrepancy worth checking before applying. LTA's government page says good honours degree, while its BrightSparks profile says at least Second Class Upper Honours. Applicants should use the stricter threshold for planning and confirm it with LTA if their classification is borderline.
This is not a general mid-term undergraduate scholarship. A final-year undergraduate may apply because the degree result is pending, but the funded course is a Master's degree.
