LTA Scholarships

Why an LTA Scholarship?

LTA believes in grooming its future leaders today. If you would like to take an active role in shaping an innovative and future-ready land transport industry, we invite you to join us as a scholar to explore the multitude of opportunities awaiting you in fields such as Engineering, Economics and Data Analytics.

An ecosystem of mentorship

Learn from and be supported by senior management, colleagues and our alumni of scholars.

A holistic talent development programme

Grow professionally through structured job rotations and meaningful stretch assignments.

Wide-ranging learning opportunities

Put theory into practice: from an 8-week job attachment to the chance to take on overseas stints.

Alexander Ng, Senior Manager, Engineering Interface Management

"My career in LTA has been richly rewarding. It has been a privilege to work with colleagues, supervisors and leaders who have supported and guided me. Every step in my career has been full of learning experiences and takeaways that have been invaluable for my professional and personal development."

Muhamad Zaki Bin Hamzah Lee, Senior Engineer, Systems Assurance

"Working on diverse projects in LTA has trained me to sharpen my problem-solving skills. Through job rotations, I have been given the opportunity to contribute directly in all phases of railway systems’ life cycles. This ranges from assessing system reliability during design to securing maintenance support for operation. This has equipped me with multiple lenses through which to analyse any issue. It is empowering to understand how different efforts fit together to sustain the reliability of our rail network."

Luo Siyun, Principal Engineer, Rail Design Development

“I truly appreciate what I learnt during my LTA attachment during my undergraduate days. The assignments were challenging and provided me with a better understanding of the work in LTA. After joining LTA, I have benefitted from the opportunity to rotate across divisions and be involved in projects outside of civil engineering. I attended an overseas course in Korea on its railway policy and safety systems. It was enlightening and eye-opening to work with people from other disciplines. More importantly, we took what we learnt to create better journeys for commuters in Singapore. That was very gratifying."

Types of scholarships

These scholarships are open to Singapore citizens, or Singapore Permanent Residents who take up Singapore citizenship before departing for their studies.

All scholars will be required to serve a bond with LTA – the length is dependent on the type of scholarship received. All scholars will also undergo on-the-job training and mentorship under a compulsory 8-week attachment.

LTA Undergraduate Scholarship (Full-term and Mid-term)

LTA Undergraduate Scholarship (Full-term and Mid-term)

This scholarship is for those who are keen to pursue not only engineering, but also non-engineering subjects. You will be able to pursue your undergraduate studies in either a local or overseas university.

Requirements

Outstanding leadership qualities and a keen passion for Singapore’s land transport sector
Excellent Co-Curricular Activities records
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent GCE ‘A’ Level/NUS High Diploma/International Baccalaureate/Polytechnic Diploma results or equivalent
Outstanding University results (for current undergraduates)

Fields of Study

Civil Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Computer Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Accountancy
Economics/Geography/Mass Communications
Science (Computer Science/IT Security & Communications/Data Analytics/Materials Science)

Value of Award

Tuition and compulsory fees
Maintenance allowance
Sponsorship for a student exchange programme/summer school (upon approval)
Return economy/student airfare (for overseas scholars)
Sponsorship of Master’s degree (upon approval)

Conditions of Award

Bond period for full-term scholarships: 4–6 years depending on whether studies are completed locally or abroad
Bond period for mid-term scholarships: 1-year bond for every year of local study; or a 1.5-year bond for every year of overseas study

8-week attachment with LTA

LTA Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship (Non-English Speaking Countries)

LTA Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship (Non-English Speaking Countries)

This scholarship is for those who wish to pursue an engineering degree in non-English speaking countries such as France, Germany or Japan. This exposure to different cultures and perspectives encourages a rich diversity of fresh ideas for building a safe, reliable and resilient transport system.

Requirements

Strong leadership qualities and a keen passion for Singapore’s land transport sector
Excellent Co-Curricular Activities records
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent GCE ‘A’ Level/NUS High Diploma/International Baccalaureate/Polytechnic Diploma results or equivalent

Fields of Study

Civil Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Value of Award

Tuition and compulsory fees
Maintenance allowance
Sponsorship for a student exchange programme/summer school (upon approval)
Return economy/student airfare
Sponsorship of Master’s degree (upon approval)
Language support programme

Conditions of Award

Bond period: 5 years

8-week attachment with LTA

Local Study Award (Full-term and Mid-term)

Local Study Award (Full-term and Mid-term)

The Local Study Award is tenable for full-time engineering undergraduate studies in local universities. Upon graduation, you can look forward to opportunities to work on mega-infrastructure projects using cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

Good Co-Curricular Activities records
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good GCE ‘A’ Level/NUS High Diploma/International Baccalaureate/Polytechnic Diploma results or equivalent
Good university results in a local university (for current undergraduates)

Fields of Study

Civil Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Value of Award

Tuition and compulsory fees
Annual study allowance of $21,000

Conditions of Award

Bond period for full-term awards: 4 years
Bond period for mid-term awards: 1-year bond for every year of study sponsored

8-week attachment with LTA

Land Transport Masters Scholarship

Land Transport Masters Scholarship

The Land Transport Masters Scholarship is offered to individuals who are keen to pursue a career in land transport and in related specialised fields of studies. Candidates should be graduates or be expected to graduate with a good honours degree from Singapore or overseas. The maximum duration of study is two years.

Requirements

Good Co-Curricular Activities records
Good interpersonal and communication skills
A good honours degree (current undergraduates who are in their final year of study may also apply but the award will be subject to the class of degree obtained)
Outstanding GCE ‘O’ Level/GCE ‘A’ Level/NUS High Diploma/International Baccalaureate/Polytechnic Diploma results or equivalent
Candidates with work experience are welcome to apply

Fields of Study

Materials Science and Engineering
Civil/Structural Engineering
Road/Highway Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Transportation Systems & Management
Road Safety Engineering
Construction Management
Project Management
Asset Management
System Engineering
Software Engineering
Bridge Engineering
Fire Engineering
Engineering Geology
Geotechnical Engineering
Tunnel Engineering
Railway Systems (including Rolling Stock, M&E services, signalling)
Construction Law
Public Policy
Urban Planning

Value of Award

Tuition and compulsory fees
Maintenance allowance
Return economy/student airfare (for overseas scholars)

Conditions of Award

Bond period for Masters scholarships: 2–4 years depending on the country and duration of study

How to apply?

Those interested in an LTA Scholarship should submit an application online via the BrightSparks website. The online application opens on 1 September and closes 3 weeks after the release of the 'A' Level results. You are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible during the application window.