Singapore Geomatics Scholarship: 2026 Profile & Application Guide
TL;DR
SLA lists the Geomatics scholarship track publicly, but intake and terms can change year to year. Confirm the current window, coverage, and bond terms on the official application portal before applying.
Sponsor: Singapore Land Authority (SLA)Bond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Guaranteed Overseas Exposure
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does Singapore Geomatics Scholarship: 2026 Profile & Application Guide cover?\ A: A practical checklist of what to confirm (eligibility, coverage, bond, and timelines) using SLA’s official scholarship listing as the starting point.
TL;DR\ SLA lists the Geomatics scholarship track publicly, but intake and terms can change year to year.\ Confirm the current window, coverage, and bond terms on the official application portal before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: SLA lists Geomatics under its scholarships; confirm the current intake window and requirements on the application portal.
- Official Listing: Singapore Land Authority – Scholarship
- Application Portal: SLA directs applications via BrightSparks (see the SLA-linked scholarships listing for “Singapore Land Authority”).
- Who It Targets: JC/IP, polytechnic, and undergraduate applicants in geomatics / surveying / geospatial - verify eligible courses and routes for the current intake.
- Eligibility: Ask SLA for the latest citizenship/academic criteria and required fields of study.
- Tenable Institutions: Confirm the approved universities (and whether the award is local or overseas this cycle) on the official listing / portal.
- Bond: Request the current bond letter (duration, host postings) before accepting.
Award Components
- Request the latest factsheet for tuition/allowance coverage, travel, and any professional development support.
- Confirm whether internships/attachments are part of the scholarship plan and how they map to the bond.
- Clarify any accreditation support (if applicable) after graduation.
Application Roadmap
- Ask SLA Scholarships whether the scholarship is open and which courses/universities are in scope.
- Build your application pack (transcripts, CCA records, references, mapping portfolio) per SLA’s current checklist.
- Confirm the correct application link and deadline on the official application portal.
- Clarify assessment steps (technical tasks/interviews) used this cycle.
- Review the bond letter, coverage, and internship/rotation plan before accepting.
What Scholars Actually Do
Geomatics scholars work with SLA and partner agencies on surveying, mapping, and geospatial information management. Day-to-day roles include land boundary surveys, topographic mapping, GIS data management, and supporting national spatial data infrastructure development. Scholars contribute to Singapore's digital twin initiatives and precision mapping programmes.
