Bumiputera Scholarships in Malaysia 2026
Scholarships whose official criteria restrict applicants to Bumiputera students.
Quick answer
Degreemate's catalogue lists 8 Bumiputera-only scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 3 full sponsorships, 1 partial or tiered awards, 3 convertible loans and 1 study loans. The list is not exhaustive; dates and criteria change every cycle, so confirm on each sponsor's official page.
See which scholarships match your resultsThe scholarships (8)
- Biasiswa Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (BPKNS)
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri Sarawak (SPANS)
Government · Convertible loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
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
- JPA Program Khas JPA-MARA (PKJM)
JPA/MARA
Government · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (JPA/MARA bond)
- MARA Program Pelajar Cemerlang (IPMa graduates)
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
Government · Convertible loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
MARA education financing for top graduates of MARA institutions (IPMa); amount not published; check the provider
- MARA Tertiary Education Loan Programme (TESP)
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
Loan · Convertible loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Study loan (Pinjaman Boleh Ubah) for MARA-designated fields and institutions; amount not published; check the provider
- Peneraju Skil Iltizam
Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera
Government · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET
Skills-training financing; amount depends on course; check the provider
- Pinjaman Pelajaran Kumpulan Wang Bantuan Pendidikan Negeri Perlis 2026
Yayasan Islam Perlis (YIPS) / Kerajaan Negeri Perlis
Loan · Study loan · Degree
Study loan; amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan DayaDiri Post-SPM Scholarship 2026
Yayasan DayaDiri
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full tuition + living expenses (Verify (foundation terms))
- Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera
Yayasan Peneraju
GLC · Partial / tiered · Degree
Programme-specific
Frequently asked questions
How many Bumiputera-only scholarships are there in Malaysia?
Degreemate's catalogue lists 8 Bumiputera-only scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 3 full sponsorships, 1 partial or tiered awards, 3 convertible loans and 1 study loans. The list is not exhaustive; dates and criteria change every cycle, so confirm on each sponsor's official page.
Do Bumiputera-only scholarships come with a bond?
5 of the 8 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 3 do not. A bond usually means working for the sponsor for a set period after graduating, or repaying the award.
When do applications for Bumiputera-only scholarships open?
Most usually open in April, while 2 accept applications year-round. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.
Who can apply for Bumiputera-only scholarships?
Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 2 set household income as a criterion, 8 are restricted to Bumiputera students and 2 are limited to students from particular states. Read the full criteria on each scholarship's page.
How do I know which scholarships I qualify for?
Enter your SPM results, state and preferred field in Degreemate's scholarship checker. It compares your profile against each award's official criteria and shows the reason. The result is a guide, not a guarantee of an offer.
Criteria, coverage and dates change every cycle. The sponsor's official page is the authority; we link it from every scholarship page. Catalogue reviewed: August 2026.