URA Scholarship Programme​

Embark on your urban planning career with a URA scholarship. Help shape Singapore's future through visionary planning, innovation and community partnership.

Make your mark on the Singapore of tomorrow!

Application

Apply for our Scholarship Programme here.

Scholarship benefits

Shape Singapore's urban landscape while building an extraordinary career. Elevate your future with URA's comprehensive scholarship package: 

• Full tuition coverage at global well-accredited universities 
  

• Funded exchange programmes / study trips 
  

• Maintenance and pre-studies allowances 
  

• Work attachment at URA 
  

• Airfare for overseas scholarship recipients 
  

• 4-year (local) or 6-year (overseas) bond 

Mid-term scholarship recipients receive full sponsorship from award date, including back payment. 

Who we are looking for

Don't just dream about the future – help us build it! If you’re someone passionate about making Singapore a great city to live, work and play, apply for the URA scholarship today and turn your ideas into reality! 

We evaluate candidates based on a holistic set of criteria, including: 

• Academic Performance: Results from GCE O-Level / GCE A-Level / International Baccalaureate / NUS High Diploma / Polytechnic / University. 
  

• Leadership Potential: Demonstrated impact in school or community. 
  

• Well-Rounded Character: Balanced academics and co-curricular activities. 
  

• Passion for City-Shaping: Your vision for Singapore's future cityscape. 
  

• Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens committed to shaping our nation's future. 

Accepted disciplines

We offer varied career paths for individuals from multiple disciplines. Your field of study can contribute to shaping Singapore's future. Explore the diverse roles and disciplines that contribute to URA's mission:

Our multi-disciplinary approach ensures every perspective contributes to creating a vibrant, sustainable and liveable Singapore.

Ready to find your role in crafting Singapore's urban future? Apply for the URA scholarship and embark on an exciting journey in city-shaping!

Application process

At URA, we are committed to nurturing future urban visionaries.

Our scholarship application windows are designed to accommodate students at different stages of their academic journey:

• Pre-university applicants: January to March annually  

• Mid-term applicants: December to February annually

Applications usually close on the third Sunday after the release of A-Level results. Applicants can expect to hear our offers by 30 April.

Whether you are just beginning your university adventure or are already on your way, you have the opportunity to join us in shaping Singapore's future.

What our scholarship recipients say

I love URA's dedication to innovation and its multi-disciplinary, forward-thinking work in planning for our future.

— Wu Jia Min, Sociology and Environmental Governance

The URA scholarship opened doors for me to explore diverse cities as a student, shaping my perspective on urban design.

— Toufiq Andry Guruh, Architecture

URA scholarship exposed me to diverse city-planning issues, shaping my unique viewpoint in urban development today.

— Zann Tay, Civil Engineering

URA scholarship guided my studies, leading to a fulfilling career developing software for urban planning in Singapore.

— Joash Chin, Data Science and Analytics