Government · Full sponsorship
JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) 2026
Provider: Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (PSD/JPA)
- Funds
- Diploma
- 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
- Last closing date we recorded: 16 August 2026 (now passed). The cycle usually opens in August. Check the official page.
Deadlines, grade requirements and amounts shift every cycle. Always confirm the live details on each official source before you apply. Checked on 2026-08-23.
Quick answers
Who is eligible for JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) 2026?
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. In short: household income is a criterion and requires a first-attempt SPM result. It usually goes to candidates with at least 12 A's in SPM (from the sponsor's published minimum or stated norm; not a guarantee). Confirm on the sponsor's official page.
What does JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) 2026 cover?
Full sponsorship for diploma at selected UA, polytechnics, MARA TVET, ILKA in strategic fields (JPA service bond applies). Confirm on the sponsor's official page.
Does JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) 2026 have a bond?
Yes. Under its official terms, the award comes with a service bond or repayment obligation. Read the bond terms before accepting an offer.
When do applications for JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) 2026 open?
The last closing date we recorded is 16 August 2026. The cycle usually opens in August. Confirm on the sponsor's official page.
Which fields of study does JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) 2026 fund?
By the terms we checked on 23 August 2026, the sponsor limits this award to IT and computer science. Confirm on the sponsor's official page.