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URA Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile for City-Shaping Strategists

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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
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  1. Scholarship Snapshot
  2. Award Components
  3. Eligibility Highlights
  4. Application Roadmap
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.
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1 secondURA scholarship funds students who want to shape Singapore's built environment.
10 secondsCheck Singapore citizenship, accepted disciplines, local or overseas route, tuition coverage, allowances, work attachment, bond length, planning interest, portfolio, interviews, and BrightSparks application.
100 secondsStrong applicants should show curiosity about land use, conservation, housing, transport, and the trade-offs behind city planning.
Concrete exampleA JC student can use a neighbourhood mapping project to show interest in how land, transport, and community needs interact.
Best next stepFollow URA planning updates and prepare a short portfolio 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.

Sources

  1. https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Careers/Opportunities-for-Students/URA-Scholarship