URA Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile for Emerging Planners
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Q: What does URA Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile for Emerging Planners cover?
A: Conversion funding, internship pathways, and service expectations for the Urban Redevelopment Authority's mid-term undergraduate scholarship for current university students pivoting into city planning careers.
TL;DR
URA's mid-term scholarship back-pays your tuition, plugs you into urban planning attachments, and bonds you to shape Singapore's built environment after graduation. Keep your GPA high, prove your planning aptitude through studios or research, and articulate how you will add value to URA's multi-disciplinary teams.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: URA invites applications from current undergraduates; check the URA careers page for the live window (last verified 2025-12-01)
- Official Listing: URA Scholarships Overview
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizen undergraduates (local or overseas) in planning, real estate, geography, design, or allied disciplines from Year 1 onward
- What URA Looks For: Strong academic performance, passion for city-making, and a track record of leadership or community engagement
- Bond: URA lists 4 years for locally funded scholars; this extends to 6 years when overseas fees or exchanges are sponsored (confirm in offer)
Award Components
- Reimbursement of tuition and compulsory fees already incurred, with prospective coverage for remaining semesters
- Allowance support for the balance of study; URA does not publish quantum publicly, so rely on the current cycle's offer
- Development funding for fieldwork, studios, conferences, or training relevant to urban analytics or design
- Vacation attachments and job rotations across URA divisions, plus access to MND family insights programmes
- Professional development support such as GIS training, stakeholder engagement workshops, or leadership courses
Eligibility Highlights
- Current undergraduate status with at least one academic year remaining at the point of award
- Strong grades with good passes in planning/urban studies core modules
- Demonstrated interest in Singapore's planning trajectory via coursework, research, internships, or community projects
- Active participation in CCAs or volunteer initiatives showing resilience, teamwork, and communication prowess
- Commitment to complete URA internship placements during vacations and serve the full bond upon graduation
