URA Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile for City-Shaping Strategists
TL;DR
For undergraduate applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)Bond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
01 Dec 2025, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does URA Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile for City-Shaping Strategists cover?
A: Funding coverage, rotation pathways, and readiness tips for the Urban Redevelopment Authority's full-term undergraduate scholarship supporting future urban planners and place-makers.
TL;DR For undergraduate applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: URA’s scholarship page notes application windows; check the official page for the current window.
- Official Listing: URA Scholarship Programme
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizen applicants across multiple disciplines; see URA’s “Accepted Disciplines” section for the current list.
- Development Pathway: URA’s page highlights a work attachment at URA; confirm any rotation/attachment structure in your offer.
- Bond: URA states a 4-year (local) or 6-year (overseas) bond (confirm the details in your offer).
Award Components
URA’s scholarship page lists the following components (details vary by applicant profile and offer):
- Full tuition coverage (URA describes this as “full tuition coverage at global well-accredited universities”)
- Maintenance and pre-studies allowances
- Work attachment at URA
- Airfare for overseas scholarship recipients
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: URA states this scholarship is open to Singapore Citizens.
- Academic performance: URA highlights academic results (from pre-university to university) as part of selection considerations.
- Interest in city-shaping: show evidence through coursework, projects, internships, or volunteering where relevant.
Application Roadmap
- Review URA’s scholarship page for the current application window and accepted disciplines.
- Prepare your transcripts, CV, and a short statement explaining why you want to work in the built environment / planning space.
- Apply via the official application route linked from URA’s page (URA links to a BrightSparks application page).
- Follow URA’s instructions for any subsequent assessments/interviews (details can vary by cycle).
- If offered, review the bond/service terms carefully before accepting.
