Post-SPM resource hub
Scholarships, deadlines, pathway guides and institutions, curated from official Malaysian sources so you can plan the whole journey in one place.
Curated as of July 2026
Dates, grades and amounts shift every cycle. Always confirm the live details on each official source before you apply.
Scholarships & aid148 results
Browse all scholarshipsKEN Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026
KEN Foundation (Ken Holdings)
- Covers:
- RM6,000-RM10,000 per academic year (Yes (bond period attached))
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian citizen, full-time student aged 18-23, low-income family (combined household income cap ~RM36,000-RM60,000/yr depending on year's criteria), offered a place in listed fields at a local university, not receiving other aid — Closes 28 Aug 2026. The income cap varies by year; check the foundation's current criteria.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-28 · Open
Biasiswa Kerajaan Negeri Sabah (BKNS) 2026
Sabah State Government (Bahagian Biasiswa Negeri Sabah)
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (per tier) (State service bond typical for state scholarships (confirm with BBNS))
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian citizen with at least one parent a Sabah native residing in Sabah. Tiers: TYT Scholarship (degree, min 9A SPM + CGPA 4.0 pre-U, overseas); Sabah State Excellent (STPM CGPA 4.0, local/overseas); BKNS Perdana (diploma: 5 SPM credits incl BM; degree: CGPA 3.0; master's: CGPA 3.5; medicine/dentistry/pharmacy: CGPA 3.8 local only). Age limits: diploma <=20, degree <=25, master's <=28 — Opened 20 Apr 2026. Official site still says closing date to be announced; aggregator shows 30 Nov 2026. No response by 30 Nov 2026 = considered unsuccessful.
- When to apply:
- 2026-11-30 (listed; official page says closing date TBA) · Open
TAR UMT JINBODHI Bursary
TAR UMT / Jinbodhi
- Covers:
- Up to RM10,000/annum; max RM30,000 per programme; RM40,000 per family
- Who's eligible:
- Underprivileged Malaysian students in full-time diploma/degree at TAR UMT; household income <= RM5,000/month — Institution-specific.
- When to apply:
- Open until further notice · Rolling
TAR UMT Merit Scholarship 2026
TAR UMT
- Covers:
- Tuition fee waiver up to 100%
- Who's eligible:
- Outstanding Malaysian students enrolling at TAR UMT
- When to apply:
- Open until further notice · Rolling
ViTrox College - The STAR Education Fund
ViTrox College / The Star
- Covers:
- Not published in listing - verify
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian citizens up to 25 years old; merit-based
- When to apply:
- Open until further notice · Rolling
MUCM Progression Rebates, Waivers and Discounts
MUCM
- Covers:
- Rebates/waivers/discounts (per T&C)
- Who's eligible:
- FIS progression students, Anak Melaka, athletes, alumni, siblings
- When to apply:
- Ongoing · Rolling
APU UEC Scholarships 2027
Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Covers:
- Up to 50% off course fees
- Who's eligible:
- UEC students enrolling at APU — UEC holders only.
- When to apply:
- 2026-12-10 · Open
Clazroom Academic Scholarship
Clazroom College of Technology and Innovation
- Covers:
- Not published - verify
- Who's eligible:
- Academically strong students enrolling at Clazroom
- When to apply:
- 2026-12-31 · Open
Clazroom Rising Titans Scholarship
Clazroom College
- Covers:
- Not published - verify
- Who's eligible:
- Creative students with strong artistic potential
- When to apply:
- 2026-12-31 · Open
Karangkraf Scholarship
Kumpulan Karangkraf
- Covers:
- Not published (Typically service bond - verify)
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Marked OPEN on aggregator; NOT independently verified against primary source.
- When to apply:
- Open (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship
Sunway University
- Covers:
- Varies
- Who's eligible:
- Merit-based entrance scholarship for Sunway students — Marked OPEN on aggregator; NOT independently verified.
- When to apply:
- Open (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
Kuok Foundation Scholarship
Kuok Foundation Berhad
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See foundation criteria — Marked OPEN on aggregator; NOT independently verified.
- When to apply:
- Open (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera
Yayasan Peneraju
- Covers:
- Programme-specific
- Who's eligible:
- Bumiputera; programme-specific — Marked OPEN on aggregator; NOT independently verified.
- When to apply:
- Open (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
Al-Bukhary International Scholarship
Al-Bukhary International University
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See AIU criteria — Marked OPEN on aggregator; NOT independently verified.
- When to apply:
- Open (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
Gadang Scholarship
Gadang
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Marked OPEN on aggregator; NOT independently verified.
- When to apply:
- Open (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
Biasiswa Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BAGUS)
BPMB
- Covers:
- Not published (Likely service bond - verify)
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian citizens; see BPMB criteria — BPMB site confirms 2026 expansion to twin programmes; application window not stated - verify.
- When to apply:
- Open (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
APU Malaysian Scholarship
APU
- Covers:
- Fee awards per T&C
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian students at APU; maintain CGPA to retain — Marked OPEN on aggregator; NOT independently verified.
- When to apply:
- Open (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) 2026
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (PSD/JPA)
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship for diploma at selected UA, polytechnics, MARA TVET, ILKA in strategic fields (JPA service bond applies)
- Who's eligible:
- SPM 2025 holders (first sitting) from B40 families; household per capita income <= RM5,249/month; age <19 (<20 for transition students) as at 31 Dec of exam year; free from chronic/infectious diseases; applicant/parents not blacklisted by JPA (eSILA check 3-12 Aug) — Opened 2pm 3 Aug 2026. Recurring annually - watch for 2027 round (likely Aug 2027). Enquiries: dermasiswa2026@jpa.gov.my / 03-8000 8000.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-16 (17:00) · Closed
OSK Foundation Scholarship Awards 2026
OSK Foundation
- Covers:
- Not published here
- Who's eligible:
- See UTP financial aid page / OSK — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-03 (extended from 27 Jul) · Closed
Cagamas Scholarship 2026
Cagamas
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-07-27 · Closed
IOI Group Scholarship (Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng)
IOI Group
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-30 (UTP page shows closed 30 Jun) · Closed
Senheng Education Assistance (SEA) Program 2026
Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd
- Covers:
- RM20,000 total + 3-year employment with Senheng after graduation + internships during semester breaks (Yes - 3-year employment with Senheng)
- Who's eligible:
- Age <=25; good academic record; co-curricular achievements; combined household income <= RM50,000; not holding other scholarship — Only at Senheng-approved universities. Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-30 · Closed
Yayasan DayaDiri Post-SPM Scholarship 2026
Yayasan DayaDiri
- Covers:
- Full tuition + living expenses (Verify (foundation terms))
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian Bumiputera; household income <= RM11,820/month (priority < RM5,250); min 7As (A+/A incl English & Maths) in SPM; strong co-curricular; HSK Level 3 only for UMPSA-Tianjin dual degree — Approved pre-U partners: Monash MY, Sunway, Taylor's, UCSI, MMU, UTP, UMPSA-Tianjin. Recurring annually - high-intent post-SPM scholarship.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-24 · Closed
Yayasan Pahang BKMB & SPC 2026
Yayasan Pahang (Kerajaan Negeri Pahang)
- Covers:
- Per scheme (State bond typical - verify)
- Who's eligible:
- Pahang students entering approved IPTA programmes — Biasiswa Kecemerlangan Menteri Besar & Skim Pelajar Cemerlang. Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-24 (opened 7 Apr) · Closed
Biasiswa Orang Muda Johor (YPJ) 2026
Yayasan Pelajaran Johor
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (State bond typical - verify)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers; identified fields at top world universities — No notification within 90 days of closing = unsuccessful. Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-19 (opened 6 Apr) · Closed
Matrikulasi SLTPPM - Program Pelajar Cemerlang (Skim Latihan Tenaga Pengajar) 2026
KPM (Jabatan Pendidikan Matrikulasi)
- Covers:
- Sponsored matrikulasi study (Service bond to teach at matrikulasi)
- Who's eligible:
- Excellent SPM leavers entering matrikulasi under teaching-track scheme — Recurring annually (opens ~Jan).
- When to apply:
- 2026-01-21 (opened 12 Jan) · Closed
JPA Program Penajaan Nasional (PPN)
JPA
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship incl. preparation phase (JPA bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers — Opens ~March/April yearly.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-16 · Closed (2026 cycle)
JPA Program Khas JPA-MARA (PKJM)
JPA/MARA
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (JPA/MARA bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers (Bumiputera, per MARA/JPA terms) — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-16 · Closed (2026 cycle)
JPA Program Khas Jepun, Korea, Perancis, Jerman (JKPJ)
JPA
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (JPA bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-16 · Closed (2026 cycle)
JPA Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara (LSPM)
JPA
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (JPA bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-16 · Closed (2026 cycle)
JPA Program Ijazah Dalam Negara (PIDN) 2026
JPA
- Covers:
- Tuition sponsorship (JPA bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Must have started first degree before ad closes; SPM/SVM holders (SVM: BM grade C + Sejarah pass); age <=23 (24 transition); applicant/parents not blacklisted by JPA; cannot hold concurrent sponsorship — Recurring annually (opens Jan).
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-19 (opened 13 Jan 2026, 17:00) · Closed (2026 cycle)
JPA PPF1 - Program Khas Perubatan, Pergigian & Farmasi 2026
JPA
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (JPA bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers for medical tracks — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-19 · Closed (2026 cycle)
PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP) 2026
PETRONAS
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (PETRONAS bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers — Recurring annually (~April).
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-10 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Yayasan Khazanah Watan Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Khazanah
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (Khazanah bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Top SPM leavers; multi-stage selection (verbal/numerical, personality/moral, assessment camp, management & board interviews May-Jun) — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-13 (opened 29 Mar) · Closed (2026 cycle)
Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Khazanah
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (Khazanah bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Top SPM leavers; 5-stage selection incl Board of Trustees interview (Jun) — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-13 (opened 29 Mar) · Closed (2026 cycle)
MARA Young Talent Development Programme (YTP) 2026
MARA
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (MARA bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM 2025; B40 priority; pass MARA Student Assessment Programme (MSAP); active co-curricular; 18 years old in application year — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-13 (opened 31 Mar) · Closed (2026 cycle)
Yayasan TNB Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Tenaga Nasional (TNB)
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (TNB bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-08 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Bank Negara Kijang Pre-University Scholarship 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (BNM bond (typically employment offer))
- Who's eligible:
- Top SPM leavers — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-08 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Bank Negara Kijang Undergraduate Scholarship
Bank Negara Malaysia
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (BNM bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Undergraduates in priority fields — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- Closed (2026 cycle; date not listed in source) · Closed (2026 cycle)
Yayasan UEM Scholarship 2026
Yayasan UEM
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (UEM bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Excellent Form 4/5 track record; min 7As (A+/A) in SPM; not bonded elsewhere — Recurring annually; confirm the exact opening date with Yayasan UEM for the next cycle.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-12 (other source: 20 Apr) · Closed (2026 cycle)
The Star Education Fund Scholarship 2026
The Star / Star Media Group
- Covers:
- Per award
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian students — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-15 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Shell Malaysia Scholarship 2026
Shell Malaysia
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (Shell bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Cemerlang SPM leavers — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-14 · Closed (2026 cycle)
PNB Global Scholarship 2026
Permodalan Nasional Berhad
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (PNB bond)
- Who's eligible:
- Top SPM leavers — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-08 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Yayasan Telekom Malaysia Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Telekom Malaysia
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (TM bond typical)
- Who's eligible:
- See foundation — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-13 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Axiata Scholarship 2026
Axiata Group
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (Axiata bond)
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-31 · Closed (2026 cycle)
YTL Foundation Scholarship 2026
YTL Foundation
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship
- Who's eligible:
- See foundation — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-30 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Gamuda Scholarship 2026
Gamuda Berhad
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (Gamuda bond)
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-30 · Closed (2026 cycle)
CIMB ASEAN Scholarship 2026
CIMB Group
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (CIMB bond)
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-22 · Closed (2026 cycle)
OCBC Bank Scholarship 2026
OCBC Bank Malaysia
- Covers:
- Not published (OCBC bond typical)
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-30 · Closed (2026 cycle)
MBAM Education Fund Scholarship 2026
Malaysian Business Advisory Council (MBAM)
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See MBAM — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-30 (UTP page: 1 May - 30 Jun, 17:30) · Closed (2026 cycle)
Biasiswa TOP Glove 2026
Top Glove
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-31 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Hong Leong Bank Scholarship 2026
Hong Leong Bank
- Covers:
- Not published (HLB bond typical)
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-31 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Biasiswa Sagong Tasi 2026
Yayasan Sagong Tasi
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See foundation — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-20 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Sarawak Energy Scholarship 2026
Sarawak Energy Berhad
- Covers:
- Not published (SEB bond typical)
- Who's eligible:
- Sarawak-focused; see sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-25 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Astro Scholarship Award 2026
Astro
- Covers:
- Not published (Astro bond typical)
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-30 · Closed (2026 cycle)
MNRB Scholarship 2026
MNRB Holdings
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-16 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Tunas Scholar 2026
Tunas Scholar programme
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-29 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Biasiswa Pendidikan Yayasan Pahang 2026
Yayasan Pahang
- Covers:
- Per scheme (State bond typical)
- Who's eligible:
- Pahang students — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-16 · Closed (2026 cycle)
AgroBank Scholarship 2026
AgroBank
- Covers:
- Not published
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-25 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Public Bank Scholarship 2026
Public Bank
- Covers:
- Not published (PBB bond typical)
- Who's eligible:
- See sponsor — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-30 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Bank Rakyat BRIGHT (PPBU) 2026
Yayasan Bank Rakyat
- Covers:
- Convertible financing (PPBU) (Convertible per terms)
- Who's eligible:
- See foundation — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-30 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Maybank Group Scholarship Programme 2026
Maybank
- Covers:
- Full sponsorship (Maybank bond)
- Who's eligible:
- See Maybank — Recurring annually (~Feb/Mar).
- When to apply:
- 2026-03-12 · Closed (2026 cycle)
KPMG Young Star Scholarship 2026
KPMG Malaysia
- Covers:
- Sponsorship + career pathway (KPMG bond typical)
- Who's eligible:
- See KPMG — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-06 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Biasiswa Kerajaan Mesir 2026
Kerajaan Mesir (via KPM/KLN)
- Covers:
- Per scheme
- Who's eligible:
- See announcement — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-31 · Closed (2026 cycle)
Biasiswa Kerajaan Maghribi 2026
Kerajaan Maghribi (via KPM/KLN)
- Covers:
- Per scheme
- Who's eligible:
- See announcement — Recurring annually.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-02 · Closed (2026 cycle)
PTPTN (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional)
PTPTN / KPT
- Covers:
- Loan (not scholarship); repayment with Ujrah; discounts for early/full settlement (None (loan terms))
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysians enrolled in recognised IPT programmes; income-tiered amounts — TYPE=LOAN. Not a scholarship - include as financing baseline in Degreemate's 'cara kami dapat wang'-honest framing.
- When to apply:
- Opens each intake (follows academic calendar) · Open
PPBU Yayasan Bank Rakyat (Pembiayaan Pendidikan Boleh Ubah)
Yayasan Bank Rakyat
- Covers:
- Convertible financing (Convertible per performance)
- Who's eligible:
- See foundation — TYPE=FINANCING.
- When to apply:
- Date not yet announced (per aggregator listing) · Open (unverified; check the official page)
Yayasan Sarawak Tun Taib Scholarship (BYSTT) 2026/2027
Yayasan Sarawak
- Covers:
- Tuition fees, living, book, equipment, internship and thesis allowances; one return flight a year for domestic study
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian; Sarawakian (at least one parent); credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu (or UEC B6); CGPA 3.00+ in STPM/Matriculation/Foundation/Diploma; full-time; must already hold an offer letter; interview. Students still in foundation/diploma cannot apply. Priority for STEM and selected fields. Closes 29 May 2026, 4pm.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-29 · Closed
Sarawak Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship (YBSTAR) 2026/2027
Yayasan Biasiswa Sarawak Tunku Abdul Rahman (via Yayasan Sarawak)
- Covers:
- Tuition fees, living, book, equipment, internship and thesis allowances; return flight
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian; Sarawakian (at least one parent); SPM Bahasa Melayu credit (or UEC B6); CGPA 3.00+ from STPM/Matriculation/Foundation/Diploma; priority to Sarawak state-owned private universities; shortlist and interview. Closes 29 May 2026, 4pm.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-29 · Closed
Yayasan Sarawak Special Financial Assistance (Bantuan Kewangan Khas) Phase 1, 2026
Yayasan Sarawak
- Covers:
- One-off financial assistance; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Sarawakian (at least one parent/guardian); enrolled full-time in a diploma or degree at a MOHE-recognised public or private institution; endorsed by the institution. Phase 1 window was 30 Sep–30 Oct 2025.
- When to apply:
- 2025-10-30 · Check website
Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship 2026 (YTAR)
Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Covers:
- Scholarship for an MQA-accredited degree at a public or private Malaysian university; amounts not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian; for students who have overcome hardship with leadership potential; priority for PWD, rural and household income below RM5,250/month; virtual interview. Closed 20 Apr 2026, 2pm.
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-20 · Closed
MARA Tertiary Education Loan Programme (TESP)
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
- Covers:
- Study loan (Pinjaman Boleh Ubah) for MARA-designated fields and institutions; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Bumiputera Malaysian (applicant and one parent); SPM, certificate or diploma leavers; under 30 for diploma, under 40 for degree; no double sponsorship; priority for B40 and M40 families.
- When to apply:
- Check website
MARA Program Pelajar Cemerlang (IPMa graduates)
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
- Covers:
- MARA education financing for top graduates of MARA institutions (IPMa); amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Bumiputera Malaysian; excellent certificate/diploma graduate of an IPMa with active co-curriculum; no double sponsorship; not blacklisted by MARA.
- When to apply:
- Check website
Selangor Pinjaman Boleh Ubah Dalam Negara (PBUDN) 2026
Kerajaan Negeri Selangor (Dana Pendidikan Selangor)
- Covers:
- Convertible study loan; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian; born in or long-term resident of Selangor; offer from a recognised Malaysian institution. 2026 window 1–21 Sep 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-09-21 · Closed
Selangor Tabung Pendidikan Anak-Anak Syarikat dan Badan Berkanun (TPASBB) Session 2, 2026
Kerajaan Negeri Selangor (Dana Pendidikan Selangor)
- Covers:
- Education fund award; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Children of employees of Selangor state-linked companies and statutory bodies; full criteria on the eDanaPendidikan portal. Closes 11 Oct 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-10-11 · Open
Yayasan Sabah Biasiswa Cemerlang Negeri Sabah (BCNS) 2026
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
- Covers:
- Scholarship; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian of Sabah origin (applicant/parents); minimum 5A+ including Bahasa Melayu in SPM 2025; local or overseas study (overseas priority for twinning). Closed 6 May 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-06 · Closed
Yayasan Sabah Biasiswa Cemerlang Pelajar Luar Bandar (BCPLB) 2026
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
- Covers:
- Scholarship; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Rural Sabah students from B40 households; minimum 5A including Bahasa Melayu in SPM 2025; public universities (IPTA) in Malaysia only. Closed 6 May 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-06 · Closed
Yayasan Sabah Dermasiswa KTYS/Politeknik/UiTM 2026
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
- Covers:
- Bursary (dermasiswa); amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian of Sabah origin; SPM with at least 3 credits including Bahasa Melayu; studying at KTYS, a polytechnic or UiTM. Closed 6 May 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-06 · Closed
Yayasan Sabah Pinjaman Pengajian Tinggi 2026
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
- Covers:
- Study loan for courses not covered by Yayasan Sabah scholarships; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian with Sabah origin or a parent with Sabah PR status; offer to study. Applied via PTPS portal; closed 6 May 2026. Unsuccessful scholarship applicants may appeal for a loan.
- When to apply:
- 2026-05-06 · Closed
Yayasan Kelantan Darulnaim (YAKIN) Pinjaman Pelajaran
Yayasan Kelantan Darulnaim (YAKIN)
- Covers:
- RM3,500/year (IPTA diploma), RM5,000/year (IPTA degree); higher rates for KIAS and overseas Islamic/medical studies
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian of Kelantan origin residing in Kelantan; IPTA diploma or degree offer; SPM Bahasa Melayu credit; age 25 or below; years 2–4 need CGPA 2.5+; not sponsored elsewhere.
- When to apply:
- Check website
Yayasan Terengganu Biasiswa Skim Pelajar Cemerlang (SPC) & PBU Program Khas 2026 (Asasi/Diploma)
Yayasan Terengganu
- Covers:
- SPC scholarship or convertible loan (PBU); amounts not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- SPM 2025 leavers from Terengganu (parent born in Terengganu or 10+ years' residence) with a public-university Asasi/diploma place. Window 23 May–1 Jun 2026 (noon).
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-01 · Closed
Yayasan Terengganu Biasiswa SPC & Skim Pinjaman Boleh Ubah 2026 (Ijazah Pertama)
Yayasan Terengganu
- Covers:
- SPC scholarship or convertible loan; amounts not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Terengganu students with an offer to a first-degree programme; merit, quota and interview. Window 18 Aug–1 Sep 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-09-01 · Closed
Insentif Siswa Yayasan Perak (INSISYP) 2026
Yayasan Perak
- Covers:
- One-off start-up aid: RM300 certificate, RM500 diploma, RM1,000 degree (local); RM1,500–5,000 overseas by country category
- Who's eligible:
- Perak students; household income RM7,500 or below (local rates); full-time first-year at a listed institution; apply within 4 months of registration. Open 1 Jan–30 Nov each year.
- When to apply:
- 2026-11-30 · Rolling
Penang Future Foundation – PFF Penang Scholar 2026
Penang Future Foundation (Penang State Government)
- Covers:
- RM800/month living allowance; tuition up to RM100,000 for the whole course; bond to work in Penang (1 year per RM20,000)
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian (any state), 25 or younger; CGPA 3.67+ in STPM/Foundation/Matriculation/Diploma/UEC; household income up to RM15,000/month; MQA-accredited STEM or accountancy/finance (not medicine). 2026 window 15 Jul–5 Aug 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-05 · Closed
Penang Future Foundation – PFF Mutiara Scholar 2026
Penang Future Foundation (Penang State Government)
- Covers:
- RM500/month living allowance; tuition up to RM60,000 for the whole course; Penang work bond
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 25 or younger; CGPA 3.00–3.66 in pre-U/diploma; household income up to RM5,000/month; STEM or accountancy/finance (not medicine). 2026 window 15 Jul–5 Aug 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-05 · Closed
Penang State Education Loan (ePPN) 2026
Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang
- Covers:
- Per year: RM4,000 diploma, RM5,000 arts degree, RM6,000 science degree, RM2,000 certificate; 1% charge; repay from 6 months after graduating
- Who's eligible:
- Penang-born, or at least 5 years' schooling in Penang; offer from a Malaysian IPTA/IPTS; cannot hold another sponsorship or loan. Open 1 Jul–31 Oct 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-10-31 · Open
Penang iBITA – Bantuan Pendaftaran Pelajar ke IPT 2026
Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang
- Covers:
- One-off registration aid: RM1,000 (Peninsula university), RM1,200 (Sabah/Sarawak university), RM300 (polytechnic)
- Who's eligible:
- Household basic income up to RM5,000; Penang-born or sat SPM/STPM in a Penang school, with a parent registered to vote in Penang; full-time current-year offer. Open 1 Jul–30 Sep 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-09-30 · Open
Program Biasiswa Aspirasi Negeri Sembilan 2026
Uni Enrol with partner universities (supported by Negeri Sembilan State Government, JPN N9, Yayasan Negeri Sembilan)
- Covers:
- 20 full (100% tuition waiver) and up to 9 partial (50%) scholarships; RM1.3 million fund
- Who's eligible:
- Completed SPM/STPM in 2025 at a Negeri Sembilan school; passed Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah; priority for household income below RM10,000/month. Deadline extended to 15 Aug 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-15 · Closed
Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) Mahasiswa Anak Negeri Sembilan 2026
Yayasan Negeri Sembilan / Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan
- Covers:
- Living-cost aid; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Negeri Sembilan-born or long-term residents (6+ years); study confirmation from university/polytechnic; income declaration. Full criteria in the 2026 terms on the YNS site.
- When to apply:
- Check website
Kedah Bantuan Awal Kemasukan ke IPT (BAKIPT) 2026
Seksyen Pembiayaan Pendidikan Negeri Kedah (SPPNK)
- Covers:
- One-off RM300
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian; applicant/parent born in and residing in Kedah; household gross income up to RM5,249 (B40); full-time, MQA-recognised; excludes IPG, KKM training institutes, community-college certificates. Open 1 Mar–31 Oct 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-10-31 · Open
Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan Skim Bantuan Awal IPTA/IPTS
Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan (YWP)
- Covers:
- One-off aid for registration and start-up costs (RM700 per student in the Oct 2025 round)
- Who's eligible:
- Students from low-income families originating from the Federal Territories (KL, Putrajaya, Labuan) with an IPT offer. Awarded in rounds through the year.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
TAPEM Pinjaman Wang Pengajian Tinggi (PWPT)
Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Negeri Melaka (TAPEM)
- Covers:
- Study loan; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Applicant and a parent born in Melaka, living in Melaka and registered to vote in Melaka (or parent is a civil servant/uniformed officer 10+ years in Melaka); admitted to a TAPEM-listed institution.
- When to apply:
- Check website
TAPEM Bantuan ke Institusi Pengajian Tinggi
Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Negeri Melaka (TAPEM)
- Covers:
- One-off RM400 (diploma), RM600 (degree); RM1,000 at UNIMEL or MiCoST
- Who's eligible:
- Melaka-linked students admitted to an IPT; first entry for each level only; apply within 6 months of registration.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
Yayasan Sime Darby Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)
- Covers:
- Tuition, monthly allowance, laptop and book allowances; 3-year bond with Sime Darby Berhad / Sime Darby Property
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 25 or below; CGPA 3.30+ in STPM/pre-U/foundation/matriculation/diploma; household income RM11,000/month or below; leadership and community service; fields in accounting/finance, economics, engineering, data, built environment. Closed 31 Mar 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-03-31 · Closed
Yayasan Sime Darby TVET Bursary 2026
Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)
- Covers:
- Bursary; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 25 or below; minimum 3 SPM credits; B40 household income RM5,000/month or below.
- When to apply:
- 2026-03-31 · Closed
Yayasan Sime Darby Special Needs Bursary (PwD) 2026
Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)
- Covers:
- Bursary; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 25 or below; registered OKU cardholder; diploma: 5 SPM credits; degree: CGPA 2.50+ in pre-U/diploma. Closed 31 Mar 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-03-31 · Closed
Khazanah Watan Scholarship – Equity Pathway Programme
Yayasan Khazanah
- Covers:
- Scholarship; details not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian post-SPM students; minimum 6As (incl. A-) in latest SPM; age 18 or below at foundation enrolment; B40 household income RM5,249/month or below; leadership and activities. Opens March/April yearly.
- When to apply:
- Check website · Opens Mar/Apr yearly
FELDA Skim Insentif Anak Peneroka (SIAP)
FELDA (Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan)
- Covers:
- One-off incentive: RM500 diploma, RM1,000 local degree, RM1,500 overseas degree
- Who's eligible:
- Children of FELDA settlers living in a FELDA scheme; age 18–23 (diploma) or 18–25 (degree); excludes matriculation, foundation, part-time and distance learning.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
Lembaga Zakat Selangor Bantuan Dermasiswa Pengajian Tinggi (BDPT) 2026
Lembaga Zakat Selangor (MAIS)
- Covers:
- Tuition fees, IPT entry-preparation allowance and flight ticket (if relevant); pocket money RM400/month for existing BDPT students; other costs via co-financing
- Who's eligible:
- Registered LZS asnaf (fakir, miskin, muallaf); offer from IPTA, public skills institute (ILKA) or LZS partner IPTS. 2026 windows: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct; TVET year-round.
- When to apply:
- 2026-10-31 · Open
Peneraju Skil Iltizam
Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera
- Covers:
- Skills-training financing; amount depends on course; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Bumiputera Malaysians, aimed at school leavers not inclined to academic routes; offer letter from a Yayasan Peneraju-approved training institution (ALTI); quarterly quota.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
Yayasan UTP Undergraduate Full Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (YUTP)
- Covers:
- Full scholarship; details not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian SPM leavers; minimum 8A in SPM and CEFR B1; household income RM4,000 or below; active in co-curriculum; apply via the PETRONAS Education Sponsorship portal and YUTP form. 2026 window 9–19 Apr 2026 (extended).
- When to apply:
- 2026-04-19 · Closed
Yayasan UTP Education Grant 2026
Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (YUTP)
- Covers:
- Full or partial tuition fees (partial = 50% of academic fees), up to 5 years
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 17–30, active UTP student with no other scholarship; household income up to RM10,000/month; e.g. 8A- in SPM (A- in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English) or CGPA 3.50 in foundation/STPM/diploma. Intakes Jan, May, Sep; latest deadline 22 Sep 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-09-22 · Closed
TAZU Full Foundation Programme (UTP)
Tabung Amanah Zakat UTP (TAZU) / Yayasan UTP
- Covers:
- Full foundation sponsorship; details not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- UTP foundation students only; Malaysian, 17–22; per-capita income RM1,465; minimum 4A- in SPM (A- in BM, English, Maths) and C in others; leadership. Opens every semester. Based on Feb 2025 brochure.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · each semester
UNITEN YCU Aspire Scholarship 2026
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) / Yayasan Canselor UNITEN
- Covers:
- 100% tuition fee waiver
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 2026 intake; foundation: min 6As in SPM 2025; diploma: min 3As in SPM 2025; UNITEN offer letter; priority for financial need; no other sponsorship. Window 26 Jun–31 Aug 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-31 · Closed
UNITEN KSHAS YCU Spark Scholarship 2026
UNITEN Kampus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (KSHAS)
- Covers:
- Tuition fee scholarship; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- New KSHAS students, 2026 Jan/Jun/Sep intakes, who receive PTPTN; diploma: 3 SPM credits and pass Maths and English; degree: CGPA 2.50+ in STPM/matriculation/foundation/diploma.
- When to apply:
- Check website
UNITEN KSHAS YCU Lumina Scholarship 2026
UNITEN Kampus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (KSHAS)
- Covers:
- Tuition fee waiver for foundation to first bachelor's semester
- Who's eligible:
- At least 3As in SPM; must keep CGPA 3.30 every semester; KSHAS progression students.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-07 · Closed
Taylor's College Merit Scholarship 2026
Taylor's College
- Covers:
- Foundation award up to RM12,000 (8A+ SPM) down to RM2,000 (5 As); A Level/AUSMAT up to RM15,000
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysians; SPM minimum 45 points (A+=5, A=4, A-=3) or IGCSE 40 or UEC ≤10 pts; letter of offer required; apply at enrolment; 2026 intakes, first come first served.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · 2026 intakes
Taylor's University Merit Scholarship 2026
Taylor's University
- Covers:
- Tuition fee award up to 35% (tiered by results); check the brochure
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysians; e.g. STPM CGPA 3.75, foundation/diploma/matriculation CGPA 3.80, A Level 15 pts, IB 30; apply at enrolment; interviews for shortlisted.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · 2026 intakes
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Foundation) 2026
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
- Covers:
- Bond-free tuition waiver: 100% (8 A+/A), 50% (8 As incl. A-), 25% (7 As), 20% (6 As), 15% (5 As)
- Who's eligible:
- Automatic on admission; minimum 5As in SPM (or 4As O-Level) in one sitting; maintain CGPA 3.50/3.25/3.00 for 100%/50%/25% tiers. UTAR also offers 0% interest student loans.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · on admission
Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong – UTAR Scholarship Fund
UTAR / Lim Goh Tong fund
- Covers:
- Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
- Who's eligible:
- Deserving students in financial need; foundation: minimum 7As in SPM; degree: minimum 4As in STPM/A Level or equivalent.
- When to apply:
- Check website
MMU Ibnu Haitham & Jawhar Scholarship (Yayasan Universiti Multimedia)
Yayasan Universiti Multimedia / Tabung Amanah Zakat MMU
- Covers:
- Ibnu Haitham: fully funded from MMU zakat fund; Jawhar: amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Muslim asnaf fakir/miskin (B40, per LZS criteria); new MMU admissions only. Ibnu Haitham: min 6A SPM (foundation/diploma) or CGPA 3.0 (degree). Jawhar: meet MMU entry requirements, keep CGPA 2.3.
- When to apply:
- Check website
MMU SPM Outstanding Achiever Rebate 2026
Multimedia University (MMU)
- Covers:
- 100% tuition waiver for 8As; 10% rebate for 6–7As
- Who's eligible:
- SPM leavers with excellent results joining an MMU foundation; no interview.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · 2026 intakes
Yayasan UniKL Scholarship Scheme (YUSS) – Foundation
Yayasan UniKL
- Covers:
- Tuition-only, partial or full scholarship (covers living allowance for foundation)
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian B40 only; UniKL foundation offer; minimum grade A in 5 SPM subjects (older page says 3); no other full sponsorship; keep CGPA 3.00. Closing date announced by UniKL.
- When to apply:
- Check website
PERKESO Faedah Pendidikan (Education Benefit Loan)
Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO)
- Covers:
- Education loan; diploma/degree loans can convert to a scholarship with excellent results; total tuition must not exceed RM100,000
- Who's eligible:
- Dependent child of a PERKESO dependant's-benefit, survivor's/invalidity pension or permanent-disablement recipient; under 21 when applying; unmarried; full-time local study; loan from other agencies rejected first.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
MAIWP Bantuan Persediaan IPT 2026
Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP)
- Covers:
- One-off cash aid for start-up costs, up to RM8,000 by study level
- Who's eligible:
- Asnaf fakir, miskin, muallaf or fisabilillah in the Federal Territories; apply before registering or within 1 month of registration; once per level per year.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
MiED Study Loan 2026
Maju Institute of Educational Development (MiED, MIC)
- Covers:
- Partial tuition fees paid to the institution, for the current year of application
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian; needy students; full-time; good academic record; local students must apply for PTPTN first; preference for TAFE College Seremban and AIMST University admits.
- When to apply:
- Check website
Yayasan Pelajaran Johor Pinjaman Pelajaran Dalam Negara (PPDN) Sesi 1/2026
Yayasan Pelajaran Johor (YPJ)
- Covers:
- Interest-free (0%) loan; repayment rebates for strong results (e.g. degree CGPA 3.75+)
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian born and living in Johor; full-time; at least 1 year of study remaining; priority for B40/M40 and unsponsored students. Session 1/2026 window 23 Jun–7 Jul 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-07-07 · Closed
Pinjaman Pelajaran Kumpulan Wang Bantuan Pendidikan Negeri Perlis 2026
Yayasan Islam Perlis (YIPS) / Kerajaan Negeri Perlis
- Covers:
- Study loan; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Perlis-origin applicant or parent; Malay; at least 5 years' schooling or residence in Perlis; full-time study at a recognised local or overseas university.
- When to apply:
- Check website
MAIPs Bantuan Pelajaran IPT
Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs)
- Covers:
- RM1,200 (certificate/asasi/matriculation/pre-diploma), RM1,700 (diploma), RM2,000 (degree), RM2,500 (overseas degree)
- Who's eligible:
- Muslim Malaysians living in Perlis; full-time, not working; recognised institution; apply within 6 months of the offer letter.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
Biasiswa Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (BPKNS)
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri Sarawak (SPANS)
- Covers:
- Per-semester funding by level and location (e.g. RM2,500–3,750); 75% scholarship + 25% loan, 25% repayable on graduation over up to 60 months
- Who's eligible:
- Sarawak natives (peribumi) permanently residing in Sarawak; IPTA offer; all fields except education and medicine; must drop other aid. Opens once or twice a year for 14 days after UPU results.
- When to apply:
- Check website
Genting Malaysia Scholarship Award 2026
Genting Malaysia Berhad
- Covers:
- Full financial support plus internship opportunities; amounts not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 23 or below; awaiting admission to a full-time degree; academic and leadership record; household income up to RM10,000/month; no other scholarship or study loan; 1-page PowerPoint summary. Closed 15 Aug 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-15 · Closed
Great Eastern Supremacy Scholarship Award 2026
Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia)
- Covers:
- Academic fees per year plus living allowance
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, below 22; household income RM7,000/month or below; CGPA 3.3+ in STPM/foundation/matriculation or 2As 1B A-Level; approved courses (accounting, actuarial, CS, law, data science, etc.); active in sports/activities. Email form by 15 Aug.
- When to apply:
- 2026-08-15 · Closed
AIA PUBLIC Takaful Scholarship (IIUM & UM)
AIA PUBLIC Takaful Bhd
- Covers:
- Tuition fees and living expenses for up to four years
- Who's eligible:
- Offer to a specified bachelor's programme at IIUM or UM; selected on academics, financial need and aspirations; apply through the university's sponsorship/scholarship unit.
- When to apply:
- Check website
KKM Latihan Separa Perubatan Bertaraf Diploma (via SPA)
Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) / Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA)
- Covers:
- KKM-sponsored training; graduates may be offered permanent or contract public-service posts; allowance amounts not published here
- Who's eligible:
- SPM (or STAM) holders; e.g. nursing needs credits in BM, a Maths and a Science subject plus a pass in English; apply via SPA9. Intakes now April and October (from Oct 2026).
- When to apply:
- Check website · April & October intakes
Anugerah Yayasan RISDA 2026
Yayasan RISDA
- Covers:
- One-off RM2,000
- Who's eligible:
- Children of RISDA smallholders (priority), RISDA/KRH staff or retirees; under 26; B40 (RM5,249) except staff children; final-semester CGPA 3.5+; active co-curriculum. Apply before 31 Oct 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-10-31 · Open
Biasiswa Yayasan RISDA (BYR) – UCAM
Yayasan RISDA
- Covers:
- Actual tuition fees
- Who's eligible:
- RISDA community children; household income within B40. Based on 2024 scheme document; check for the current cycle.
- When to apply:
- Check website
Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak Bantuan Kemasukan ke IPT
Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS)
- Covers:
- One-off registration support; amount per TBS rate guidelines; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Muslim Sarawakians or Malaysians residing in Sarawak; recognised offer; full-time; apply within 180 days of registration; once per level.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah Skim Agihan Awal IPT 2026
Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK)
- Covers:
- One-off start-up aid; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Muslim, living in Kedah, 18+; full-time offer starting 2026 with at least 1 year of study; MQA/KPM-recognised; once per level.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · 2026
Zakat MAINPP Skim Agihan Permulaan ke IPT 2026
Zakat Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP)
- Covers:
- One-off: RM800 (certificate/matriculation/Form 6), RM900 (vocational diploma), RM1,000 (diploma), RM1,200 (degree), RM2,500 (overseas degree); +RM200 for Sabah/Sarawak placements
- Who's eligible:
- Muslim Malaysian, permanent Penang resident 12+ months; asnaf fisabilillah; first entry to each level; full-time; apply within 6 months of registration; no zakat aid from another state.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
Zakat MAINPP Bantuan Dermasiswa
Zakat Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP)
- Covers:
- Bursary; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Meets MAINPP zakat general conditions; MQA-recognised institution; local students need current-year CGPA 2.75+; Penang residents (exceptions if parents pay 1,200+ zakat in Penang); once a year via pendidikan.mainpp.gov.my.
- When to apply:
- Check website
UCSI Pre-U Scholarship (Foundation / AUSMAT) 2026
UCSI University Trust / UCSI College
- Covers:
- RM2,000–RM19,800 tuition award by SPM grades (e.g. RM19,800 for 9A+/A with min 8A+ at UCSI University)
- Who's eligible:
- New Malaysian intake; at least 5As in SPM (3As for some UCSI College foundations) or 3As IGCSE taken in 2025/2026; keep CGPA 3.50 (full) or 3.30 (partial). Deadlines per intake (e.g. 28 Aug for Sep 2026).
- When to apply:
- Rolling · per intake
UCSI University Trust Scholarship 2026
UCSI University Trust
- Covers:
- 75–100% or up to 50% tuition waiver for the study period; case-by-case full waiver for B40 achievers
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian; e.g. SPM 9A+/A (min 6A+) incl. English for 75–100%, 8A+/A for up to 50%; STPM/diploma/foundation CGPA 3.80–4.00; interview.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · per intake
INTI Merit Scholarship 2026
INTI International University & Colleges
- Covers:
- Diploma: 20–100% tuition waiver (3As to 10As incl. 8A+); foundation/4+0: 35–100%
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian; current-year official results; foundation min 5As SPM, diploma min 3As; keep GPA 3.33 (≥50% waiver) or 3.0; closes 2 weeks before class starts.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · per intake
Swinburne Sarawak Diploma Scholarship & PVC Academic Excellence (Foundation) 2026/2027
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
- Covers:
- Diploma: RM12,000 (10As+), RM8,000 (7–9As), RM5,000 (4–6As) in SPM; foundation-to-degree PVC award up to 100% fee waiver
- Who's eligible:
- Based on SPM/O-Level results for diploma; PVC 100% waiver needs e.g. STPM 4A, A Level 4A or Swinburne foundation CGPA 4.0 and annual CGPA 3.85 to keep.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · 2026–2027 intakes
Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship 2026
Curtin University Malaysia (Miri)
- Covers:
- SPM-based: RM4,000 (3–5As) to RM10,000 (10As+); STPM AAA RM10,000; Curtin foundation/diploma CWA 75% RM15,000
- Who's eligible:
- Full-time new students with a Curtin Malaysia offer; no other scholarship. 2026 closing: foundation/diploma 27 Feb (T1F) and 3 Jul (T2S); degree 6 Feb and 10 Jul.
- When to apply:
- 2026-07-10 · Closed
Sarawak Unity Education Fund (SUEF) Scholarship – Curtin Malaysia
Sarawak Unity Education Fund
- Covers:
- Full and partial bond-free scholarships covering tuition and other study expenses
- Who's eligible:
- Sarawak student (IC letter 'K'), age 16–25; STPM CGPA 3.50+; active in activities; parents' combined income up to RM4,000/month; no other scholarship.
- When to apply:
- Check website
HELP University Distinction Awards 2026 (Foundation entry)
HELP University
- Covers:
- RM6,000 (≥7 As) or RM12,000 (≥9 As) in SPM/O-Level; 75% paid during foundation and 25% on progression
- Who's eligible:
- New or progressing students; As include A+ and A only; one award per student. Separate tiers for STPM/diploma/foundation CGPA 3.25+ (RM6,000–16,000).
- When to apply:
- Rolling · 2026 intakes
HELP x EduAdvisor Study Award (Diploma Oct 2026 / Foundation Jan 2027)
HELP University via EduAdvisor
- Covers:
- Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian SPM or IGCSE students (forecast accepted); min 3Cs (diploma) or 5Cs (foundation); must apply through EduAdvisor. Deadlines 31 Oct 2026 (diploma), 31 Jan 2027 (foundation).
- When to apply:
- 2026-10-31 · Open
SEGi Sentuhan Kasih Initiative (B40 EduLoan)
SEGi University & Colleges
- Covers:
- 1% EduLoan covering the tuition gap left after PTPTN; repayment starts after graduation
- Who's eligible:
- B40 students; pass SPM with 3 credits (programme requirements vary).
- When to apply:
- Rolling
Xiamen University Malaysia Merit Scholarship 2026
Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM)
- Covers:
- Foundation: 5% (1A) to 100% (10As) tuition waiver by SPM; degree: up to 100% by STPM/A-Level/UEC; XMUM foundation progression 25–100%
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian applicants; A includes A+, A, A-; SPM trial results accepted for 2026 intakes.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · 2026 intakes
Heriot-Watt Malaysia Foundation Excellence Award 2026/2027
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
- Covers:
- RM15,000/year (Grade A, 70%+) or RM9,000/year (Grade B, 60%+) tuition waiver for the degree
- Who's eligible:
- Foundation intakes Jul/Sep 2026 and Jan/May 2027; must keep Grade A each year to retain the RM15,000 award. Scholarship deadlines e.g. 24 Jul 2026 for Sep foundation intake.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · per intake
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation High Achiever's Scholarship 2026
University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)
- Covers:
- 10–25% tuition fee reduction for the foundation year (fee RM35,000 for Malaysians)
- Who's eligible:
- Offer holders with qualifying SPM/O-Level or equivalent results; awarded automatically, no separate application.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · April & September intakes
Biasiswa Anak eKasih PTPTN (BAeK PTPTN) 2026
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)
- Covers:
- PTPTN loan converted to a scholarship: RM4,750/year (diploma), RM6,180/year (arts degree), RM6,650/year (science degree)
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 25 or below; listed in the eKasih (poor/hardcore poor) database; PTPTN loan approved at maximum from 1 Jan 2026; active SSPN account; no PTPTN arrears. Apply for PTPTN via myPTPTN; eligible students are offered BAeK automatically.
- When to apply:
- Rolling
KPJ Healthcare University Dermasiswa (B40)
KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU)
- Covers:
- Waiver equal to the gap between total tuition and the approved PTPTN loan
- Who's eligible:
- B40 Malaysian (status confirmed by PTPTN loan rate); full-time offer; keep CGPA 3.00.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · per intake
KPJ Nursing Sponsorship Scheme (Diploma in Nursing)
KPJ Healthcare University / KPJ Specialist Hospitals
- Covers:
- Student takes PTPTN plus a Bank Rakyat loan; KPJ hospital repays both once the graduate starts work; allowance varies by B40/M40/T20 category
- Who's eligible:
- Diploma in Nursing students who agree to work at a KPJ Specialist Hospital under a signed agreement (service bond). Based on 2025 brochure.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · per intake
Maxis Scholarship Programme 2026
Maxis Berhad
- Covers:
- Tuition fees and living expenses, internship and guaranteed job placement at Maxis
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, 18–23; pre-U CGPA 3.5+ (STPM, A-levels, UEC etc.); fields: engineering, tech/AI/data, maths/actuarial, accounting/finance/economics; strong English; no other financial aid.
- When to apply:
- Check website
MCMC LEGASI Scholarship 2026
Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC)
- Covers:
- Full merit scholarship; employment with MCMC after graduation
- Who's eligible:
- Malaysian, max 22 at degree enrolment; CGPA 3.5 in STPM/foundation/matriculation/diploma, 3As A-Level, ATAR 85, IB 35; fields incl. AI/data, cybersecurity, telecoms, engineering, law/policy, economics. Window 21 May–19 Jun 2026.
- When to apply:
- 2026-06-19 · Closed
Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM Bantuan Awal Pengajian Dalam & Luar Negara 2026
Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Melayu Terengganu (MAIDAM) – Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM
- Covers:
- One-off start-up aid paid to the student; amount not published; check the provider
- Who's eligible:
- Muslim Terengganu natives living in the state 1+ year (or 3+ years' residence); parents working in Terengganu must pay zakat to MAIDAM; parents' gross income up to RM20,000; apply within 3 months of registration. Opened 1 Jan 2026.
- When to apply:
- Rolling · 2026
Key dates16 results
Matriculation (KPM) Application: Phase 1
Free online application; opens BEFORE SPM results, so you apply on forecast/trial results.
Official sourceSTPM (Form 6) Candidate Registration
Govt-school candidates register free; private candidates register + pay via the MPM portal.
Official sourceJPA Scholarship (PIDN, local degree)
For students entering a first degree at a local IPT; convertible loan.
Official sourceUPUOnline Application: SPM Leavers
Central application for public uni / matriculation / polytechnic / MARA. Buy the RM10.60 PIN via BSN, then submit online.
Official sourcePolytechnic & Community College Application: Session I
Apply online for Sijil / Diploma / Asasi TVET places (separate portal from the UPU degree stream).
Official sourceSPM Results Release
Check your slip online, collect the physical slip from school, then lock in your pathway.
Official sourceUPUOnline: STPM/Equivalent Leavers (Phase 1)
Degree-stream application for STPM / matriculation / diploma leavers.
Official sourceUPUOnline: STPM/Equivalent Leavers (Phase 2)
Second-phase degree application for those who missed or re-apply after Phase 1.
Official sourceMatriculation Appeal (Rayuan)
Unsuccessful applicants submit a free online appeal after results.
Official sourceUPU Results & Appeal (Rayuan)
Check your offer online; if unplaced or changing, submit an appeal within the short window.
Official sourceSTPM Term 1 Start (Form 6)
Registered Form 6 students begin classes (three-term system over ~1.5 years).
Official sourceMatriculation Registration / Intake
Successful candidates report to their assigned matriculation college.
Official sourcePolytechnic & Community College Registration: Session I
Accepted students register at their assigned polytechnic / community college.
Official sourcePTPTN Education Loan Application
Apply free via the portal once you have an offer + student ID; processing ~14–30 working days.
Official sourcePublic University (Asasi & Degree) Intake Start
Foundation (Asasi) and degree students report for the new session after UPU placement.
Official sourcePrivate University / College Intakes
Apply directly to the institution any time; foundation/diploma/degree entry is not via UPU.
Official sourcePathway guides10 results
STPM (Form 6)
1.5 years (3 semesters)
- Entry requirement:
- Pass SPM with a credit in BM and a pass in Sejarah, plus credits in any 3 subjects (science stream is more competitive).
- What you study:
- Science and Arts streams; up to 5 subjects incl. compulsory Pengajian Am.
- How to apply:
- Automatic offer for eligible SPM leavers. Check status on the MOE portal; exam registration via school/MPM.
- Leads to:
- Degree Year 1 at public universities via UPU; benchmarked to A-Level and accepted overseas.
- Cost:
- Free / heavily subsidised (government schools).
- Recognition:
- National qualification by MPM; internationally benchmarked to A-Level.
Matrikulasi (KPM Matriculation)
1 year (some Science/Accountancy streams: 2 years)
- Entry requirement:
- Malaysian, ≤20; pass SPM. Application floor is low but selection is merit-based, so science offers usually go to ~7A–10A.
- What you study:
- Science, Accountancy, and Technical/Professional streams.
- How to apply:
- Online via the Matriculation Division portal; applications typically open Nov–Feb.
- Leads to:
- Degree Year 1 at public universities via UPU (strong pipeline into UM, UKM, USM, UPM).
- Cost:
- Free / heavily subsidised; allowances/loans available.
- Recognition:
- MOE pre-university qualification; recognised by local public universities and many private/overseas.
Asasi / Foundation (Public University)
1 year (2 semesters)
- Entry requirement:
- Pass SPM, typically ≥5 credits incl. BM and a pass in Sejarah; field-specific subject credits (e.g. Maths + science for Asasi Sains).
- What you study:
- Field-specific: Science, Engineering, Medicine, Business, Law, TESL, Islamic Studies (depends on host university).
- How to apply:
- Via UPU for most; some (UiTM, UIA) have direct channels.
- Leads to:
- Direct progression into a specific degree, usually at the same host university.
- Cost:
- Free / heavily subsidised for public universities; PTPTN/JPA available.
- Recognition:
- Internal qualification of the host university, recognised mainly for that university's degrees.
Diploma (Polytechnic & College)
2.5–3 years (incl. ~1 semester industrial training)
- Entry requirement:
- Pass SPM with a credit in BM, a pass in Sejarah, plus ≥3 relevant credits (premier/competitive programmes may need ~5).
- What you study:
- Engineering, IT, Business/Accountancy, Design, Hospitality, Health Sciences and more.
- How to apply:
- Public polytechnics/community colleges via UPU; private colleges via direct application.
- Leads to:
- Employment, or degree entry with advanced standing (often Degree Year 2).
- Cost:
- Public: free / heavily subsidised. Private: paid. PTPTN available.
- Recognition:
- MQA-accredited (MQF Level 4); well recognised for jobs and degree articulation.
TVET (Skills: SKM/DKM, SVM/DVM)
SKM ~6 months–2 years/level; SVM ~2 years; Diploma Vokasional up to ~4 years
- Entry requirement:
- Generally low academic barrier: many SKM programmes accept SPM/PT3 leavers; KV diploma needs a pass in SPM/Sejarah + credits/SKM level.
- What you study:
- Hands-on fields: automotive, welding, electrical, air-cond, culinary, ICT, construction, agriculture.
- How to apply:
- Public TVET via mohon.tvet.gov.my; ILP/ADTEC via e-ILJTM; Kolej Vokasional via MOE; GiatMARA via MARA.
- Leads to:
- Employment as a skilled worker; ladder SKM L1-L3-DKM L4-DLKM L5 and into diploma/degree.
- Cost:
- Public TVET free / heavily subsidised, often with allowances.
- Recognition:
- Skills qualifications accredited by the Department of Skills Development (JPK/DSD).
A-Levels
1.5–2 years (AS + A2)
- Entry requirement:
- Typically ≥5 credits at SPM/IGCSE incl. English; same-subject credits for science/maths. Varies by college.
- What you study:
- Pick 3–4 from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting, Law, Psychology and more.
- How to apply:
- Direct to a private college / Cambridge or Pearson centre.
- Leads to:
- Degree Year 1 worldwide; strongest for competitive overseas (UK/Australia), medicine & law.
- Cost:
- Paid (private): moderate to high; SPM-based scholarships common.
- Recognition:
- UK qualification by Cambridge (CAIE) / Pearson Edexcel, globally recognised.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
2 years
- Entry requirement:
- Typically ≥5 credits (C+) at SPM/O-Level; some schools require an entrance test and/or interview.
- What you study:
- 6 subjects across 6 groups + core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS. Scored /45.
- How to apply:
- Direct to an IB World School / international school in Malaysia.
- Leads to:
- Degree Year 1 worldwide; highly regarded for competitive global admissions.
- Cost:
- Paid (private/international schools): generally high.
- Recognition:
- Internationally recognised (IBO); accepted worldwide and by MOE Malaysia.
AUSMAT / SACE / SAM
10–12 months
- Entry requirement:
- Typically ≥5 credits at SPM/IGCSE incl. English; same-subject credits for science/maths streams.
- What you study:
- ~5 subjects incl. English; largely coursework-based; result reported as an ATAR.
- How to apply:
- Direct to a private college authorised to deliver the Australian curriculum.
- Leads to:
- Degree Year 1: strong pathway to Australian & NZ universities; also UK, local & overseas.
- Cost:
- Paid (private): moderate; shorter duration can lower total cost.
- Recognition:
- Australian government-regulated (SACE Board / WACE), globally recognised.
Foundation (Private University)
1 year (some ~1–1.5 years)
- Entry requirement:
- Typically ≥5 credits at SPM/IGCSE; field-specific (Science/Engineering needs Maths + 2 sciences).
- What you study:
- Field-based: Science, Engineering, Business, Computing, Arts/Design, Health Sciences, Law.
- How to apply:
- Direct to the private university/college.
- Leads to:
- Degree Year 1, usually at the same university that runs the foundation.
- Cost:
- Paid (private): often cheaper/faster than A-Level or IB; scholarships common.
- Recognition:
- MQA-accredited foundations (MQF Level 3); recognition strongest within the awarding institution, so check MQA first.
Straight to Work + Micro-credentials
Flexible: micro-courses from hours to weeks, stackable
- Entry requirement:
- No formal academic barrier; individual courses may state prerequisites.
- What you study:
- Job-focused short courses: digital skills, coding, data, marketing, design, hospitality, finance.
- How to apply:
- Enrol directly with providers: HRD Corp, MQA-listed micro-credential providers, or online platforms.
- Leads to:
- Immediate income; micro-credentials can stack toward a diploma/degree later.
- Cost:
- Free (some govt/HRD Corp-funded) to low-cost per course.
- Recognition:
- Governed by MQA micro-credential guidelines, so verify the credential is registered before relying on it.
Institutions34 results
Universiti Malaya UM
Public universityKuala Lumpur
Oldest & top-ranked; medicine, law, engineering, sciences
Visit siteUniversiti Sains Malaysia USM
Public universityPenang
APEX research university; pharmacy, sciences, engineering
Visit siteUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM
Public universityBangi, Selangor
National research uni; medicine, social sciences, Malay studies
Visit siteUniversiti Putra Malaysia UPM
Public universitySerdang, Selangor
Agriculture, forestry, veterinary, biotechnology, engineering
Visit siteUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM
Public universitySkudai, Johor
Engineering, technology, built environment, computing
Visit siteUniversiti Utara Malaysia UUM
Public universitySintok, Kedah
Management university; business, accounting, economics
Visit siteInternational Islamic University Malaysia UIAM / IIUM
Public universityGombak, Selangor
Islamic-integrated; law, economics, medicine, Islamic studies
Visit siteUniversiti Teknologi MARA UiTM
Public universityShah Alam + nationwide
Largest university; broad programmes for Bumiputera students
Visit siteUniversiti Malaysia Sabah UMS
Public universityKota Kinabalu, Sabah
Marine science, tropical biology, sustainable agriculture
Visit siteUniversiti Malaysia Sarawak UNIMAS
Public universityKota Samarahan, Sarawak
Engineering, cognitive sciences, biodiversity
Visit siteUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris UPSI
Public universityTanjung Malim, Perak
Premier teacher-education university
Visit siteUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia USIM
Public universityNilai, Negeri Sembilan
Islamic + academic integration; Islamic finance, Quranic studies
Visit siteUniversiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia UTHM
Public universityBatu Pahat, Johor
Technical university; engineering technology, TVET
Visit siteUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka UTeM
Public universityDurian Tunggal, Melaka
Technical; electrical, electronic, mechanical, ICT
Visit siteUniversiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah UMPSA
Public universityPekan / Gambang, Pahang
Technical; engineering, technology, computing
Visit siteUniversiti Malaysia Perlis UniMAP
Public universityArau / Kangar, Perlis
Engineering-focused; electronic & microelectronic engineering
Visit siteUniversiti Malaysia Terengganu UMT
Public universityKuala Nerus, Terengganu
Marine science, oceanography, maritime studies, fisheries
Visit siteUniversiti Sultan Zainal Abidin UniSZA
Public universityKuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Islamic-oriented; medicine, contemporary Islamic studies
Visit siteUniversiti Malaysia Kelantan UMK
Public universityKota Bharu, Kelantan
Entrepreneurship, agro-based industry, creative technology
Visit siteUniversiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia UPNM
Public universityKuala Lumpur
National defence university; defence engineering, medicine
Visit sitePoliteknik Ungku Omar PUO
PolytechnicIpoh, Perak
Oldest & premier polytechnic; engineering, commerce, IT
Visit sitePoliteknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah PSA
PolytechnicShah Alam, Selangor
Premier; engineering, commerce, hospitality/tourism
Visit sitePoliteknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah POLISAS
PolytechnicKuantan, Pahang
Premier; civil, electrical & mechanical engineering
Visit siteTaylor's University Taylor's
Private universitySubang Jaya, Selangor
Top-ranked private; hospitality, business, medicine, design
Visit siteSunway University Sunway
Private universityBandar Sunway, Selangor
Business, accounting/actuarial, hospitality, computing
Visit siteMonash University Malaysia Monash
Private universityBandar Sunway, Selangor
Australian Go8 campus; engineering, business, medicine, IT
Visit siteUniversity of Nottingham Malaysia UNM
Private universitySemenyih, Selangor
UK branch campus; engineering, business, pharmacy, sciences
Visit siteUCSI University UCSI
Private universityCheras, Kuala Lumpur
Medicine, pharmacy, music, engineering, hospitality
Visit siteMultimedia University MMU
Private universityCyberjaya & Melaka
First private uni; ICT, engineering, multimedia, business
Visit siteAsia Pacific University APU
Private universityBukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Computing, IT, engineering, business technology
Visit siteINTI International University INTI
Private universityNilai, Negeri Sembilan
Business, engineering, computing, American Degree Transfer
Visit siteHELP University HELP
Private universityKuala Lumpur
Psychology, business, economics, law, accounting
Visit siteUniversiti Kuala Lumpur UniKL
MARAKuala Lumpur + nationwide
MARA technical uni; engineering technology, aviation, biotech
Visit siteKolej Poly-Tech MARA KPTM
MARAMultiple campuses
MARA college; accounting, business, IT, engineering
Visit siteEnglish requirements5 certificates
Almost every Malaysian degree needs proof of English proficiency. MUET is the default for public universities via UPU; IELTS, TOEFL and others are accepted equivalents, handy for private colleges and studying abroad.
MUET bands vs IELTS / TOEFL / CEFR
| MUET | CEFR | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | Typically enough for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band 5.0+ | C1+ | 7.5+ | 110+ | Highly proficient: exceeds every local entry requirement. |
| Band 5.0 | C1 | 6.5–7.0 | 95–109 | Well above most requirements; strong for competitive courses. |
| Band 4.0–4.5 | B2 | 6.0 | 60 | Usually required for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law, TESL & English. |
| Band 3.0 | B1 (High) | 5.0 | 42 | Typical minimum for most bachelor's degree programmes. |
| Band 2.0 | B1 (Low) | 4.0 | – | Accepted for some diploma / less competitive programmes. |
| Band 1.0 | A2 | – | – | Limited user: below most degree requirements. |
Accepted English certificates
MUETMalaysian University English Test
The default requirement for public universities (via UPU). Four papers: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing. Results are valid for 5 years.
Official sourceIELTSInternational English Language Testing System
The most widely accepted MUET equivalent, used for private/international programmes and study abroad. Valid 2 years.
Official sourceTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based)
Accepted by most universities as a MUET/IELTS alternative, especially for US-oriented programmes. Valid 2 years.
Official sourceCambridge EnglishB2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency
CEFR-based certificates accepted by many private universities as an English-proficiency proof.
Official sourcePTE AcademicPearson Test of English (Academic)
A computer-based test accepted by many private and overseas universities. Valid 2 years.
Official sourceSource: Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (MPM) & published equivalence tables, 2026