Diploma & TVET Scholarships in Malaysia 2026
Scholarships, sponsorships and loans for diploma, polytechnic and TVET study.
Quick answer
Degreemate's catalogue lists 58 diploma and TVET scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 12 full sponsorships, 31 partial or tiered awards, 8 convertible loans and 7 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 (58)
- Anugerah Yayasan RISDA 2026
Yayasan RISDA
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off RM2,000
- Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) Mahasiswa Anak Negeri Sembilan 2026
Yayasan Negeri Sembilan / Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Living-cost aid; amount not published; check the provider
- Biasiswa Anak eKasih PTPTN (BAeK PTPTN) 2026
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)
Need-based · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET, Degree
PTPTN loan converted to a scholarship: RM4,750/year (diploma), RM6,180/year (arts degree), RM6,650/year (science degree)
- Biasiswa Kerajaan Negeri Sabah (BKNS) 2026
Sabah State Government (Bahagian Biasiswa Negeri Sabah)
Government · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Full sponsorship (per tier) (State service bond typical for state scholarships (confirm with BBNS))
- 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
- Biasiswa Yayasan RISDA (BYR) – UCAM
Yayasan RISDA
Need-based · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Actual tuition fees
- Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship 2026
Curtin University Malaysia (Miri)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
SPM-based: RM4,000 (3–5As) to RM10,000 (10As+); STPM AAA RM10,000; Curtin foundation/diploma CWA 75% RM15,000
- FELDA Skim Insentif Anak Peneroka (SIAP)
FELDA (Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan)
Government · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off incentive: RM500 diploma, RM1,000 local degree, RM1,500 overseas degree
- HELP x EduAdvisor Study Award (Diploma Oct 2026 / Foundation Jan 2027)
HELP University via EduAdvisor
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
- Insentif Siswa Yayasan Perak (INSISYP) 2026
Yayasan Perak
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off start-up aid: RM300 certificate, RM500 diploma, RM1,000 degree (local); RM1,500–5,000 overseas by country category
- INTI Merit Scholarship 2026
INTI International University & Colleges
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Diploma: 20–100% tuition waiver (3As to 10As incl. 8A+); foundation/4+0: 35–100%
- JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) 2026
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (PSD/JPA)
Government · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET
Full sponsorship for diploma at selected UA, polytechnics, MARA TVET, ILKA in strategic fields (JPA service bond applies)
- Kedah Bantuan Awal Kemasukan ke IPT (BAKIPT) 2026
Seksyen Pembiayaan Pendidikan Negeri Kedah (SPPNK)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off RM300
- KKM Latihan Separa Perubatan Bertaraf Diploma (via SPA)
Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) / Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA)
Government · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET
KKM-sponsored training; graduates may be offered permanent or contract public-service posts; allowance amounts not published here
- KPJ Healthcare University Dermasiswa (B40)
KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Waiver equal to the gap between total tuition and the approved PTPTN loan
- KPJ Nursing Sponsorship Scheme (Diploma in Nursing)
KPJ Healthcare University / KPJ Specialist Hospitals
Loan · Convertible loan · Diploma / TVET
Student takes PTPTN plus a Bank Rakyat loan; KPJ hospital repays both once the graduate starts work; allowance varies by B40/M40/T20 category
- Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah Skim Agihan Awal IPT 2026
Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off start-up aid; amount not published; check the provider
- Lembaga Zakat Selangor Bantuan Dermasiswa Pengajian Tinggi (BDPT) 2026
Lembaga Zakat Selangor (MAIS)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Tuition fees, IPT entry-preparation allowance and flight ticket (if relevant); pocket money RM400/month for existing BDPT students; other costs via co-financing
- MAIPs Bantuan Pelajaran IPT
Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
RM1,200 (certificate/asasi/matriculation/pre-diploma), RM1,700 (diploma), RM2,000 (degree), RM2,500 (overseas degree)
- MAIWP Bantuan Persediaan IPT 2026
Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off cash aid for start-up costs, up to RM8,000 by study level
- 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
- MiED Study Loan 2026
Maju Institute of Educational Development (MiED, MIC)
Loan · Study loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Partial tuition fees paid to the institution, for the current year of application
- MMU Ibnu Haitham & Jawhar Scholarship (Yayasan Universiti Multimedia)
Yayasan Universiti Multimedia / Tabung Amanah Zakat MMU
Need-based · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Ibnu Haitham: fully funded from MMU zakat fund; Jawhar: amount not published; check the provider
- Penang iBITA – Bantuan Pendaftaran Pelajar ke IPT 2026
Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off registration aid: RM1,000 (Peninsula university), RM1,200 (Sabah/Sarawak university), RM300 (polytechnic)
- Penang State Education Loan (ePPN) 2026
Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang
Loan · Study loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Per year: RM4,000 diploma, RM5,000 arts degree, RM6,000 science degree, RM2,000 certificate; 1% charge; repay from 6 months after graduating
- Peneraju Skil Iltizam
Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera
Government · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET
Skills-training financing; amount depends on course; check the provider
- PERKESO Faedah Pendidikan (Education Benefit Loan)
Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO)
Loan · Convertible loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Education loan; diploma/degree loans can convert to a scholarship with excellent results; total tuition must not exceed RM100,000
- Program Biasiswa Aspirasi Negeri Sembilan 2026
Uni Enrol with partner universities (supported by Negeri Sembilan State Government, JPN N9, Yayasan Negeri Sembilan)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
20 full (100% tuition waiver) and up to 9 partial (50%) scholarships; RM1.3 million fund
- PTPTN (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional)
PTPTN / KPT
Loan · Study loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
A study loan, not a scholarship: it must be repaid, with an ujrah (service charge). Discounts are offered for early or full settlement.
- SEGi Sentuhan Kasih Initiative (B40 EduLoan)
SEGi University & Colleges
Loan · Study loan · Diploma / TVET
1% EduLoan covering the tuition gap left after PTPTN; repayment starts after graduation
- Selangor Pinjaman Boleh Ubah Dalam Negara (PBUDN) 2026
Kerajaan Negeri Selangor (Dana Pendidikan Selangor)
Loan · Convertible loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Convertible study loan; amount not published; check the provider
- Selangor Tabung Pendidikan Anak-Anak Syarikat dan Badan Berkanun (TPASBB) Session 2, 2026
Kerajaan Negeri Selangor (Dana Pendidikan Selangor)
Government · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Education fund award; amount not published; check the provider
- Swinburne Sarawak Diploma Scholarship & PVC Academic Excellence (Foundation) 2026/2027
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
Diploma: RM12,000 (10As+), RM8,000 (7–9As), RM5,000 (4–6As) in SPM; foundation-to-degree PVC award up to 100% fee waiver
- Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak Bantuan Kemasukan ke IPT
Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off registration support; amount per TBS rate guidelines; check the provider
- TAPEM Bantuan ke Institusi Pengajian Tinggi
Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Negeri Melaka (TAPEM)
Government · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off RM400 (diploma), RM600 (degree); RM1,000 at UNIMEL or MiCoST
- TAPEM Pinjaman Wang Pengajian Tinggi (PWPT)
Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Negeri Melaka (TAPEM)
Loan · Study loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Study loan; amount not published; check the provider
- TAR UMT JINBODHI Bursary
TAR UMT / Jinbodhi
University · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Up to RM10,000/annum; max RM30,000 per programme; RM40,000 per family
- TAR UMT Merit Scholarship 2026
TAR UMT
University · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Tuition fee waiver up to 100%
- Taylor's College Merit Scholarship 2026
Taylor's College
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
Foundation award up to RM12,000 (8A+ SPM) down to RM2,000 (5 As); A Level/AUSMAT up to RM15,000
- UCSI University Trust Scholarship 2026
UCSI University Trust
University · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
75–100% or up to 50% tuition waiver for the study period; case-by-case full waiver for B40 achievers
- UNITEN KSHAS YCU Spark Scholarship 2026
UNITEN Kampus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (KSHAS)
University · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Tuition fee scholarship; amount not published; check the provider
- UNITEN YCU Aspire Scholarship 2026
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) / Yayasan Canselor UNITEN
University · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
100% tuition fee waiver
- ViTrox College - The STAR Education Fund
ViTrox College / The Star
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Not published in listing - verify
- Yayasan Kelantan Darulnaim (YAKIN) Pinjaman Pelajaran
Yayasan Kelantan Darulnaim (YAKIN)
Loan · Study loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
RM3,500/year (IPTA diploma), RM5,000/year (IPTA degree); higher rates for KIAS and overseas Islamic/medical studies
- Yayasan Pelajaran Johor Pinjaman Pelajaran Dalam Negara (PPDN) Sesi 1/2026
Yayasan Pelajaran Johor (YPJ)
Loan · Convertible loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Interest-free (0%) loan; repayment rebates for strong results (e.g. degree CGPA 3.75+)
- Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM Bantuan Awal Pengajian Dalam & Luar Negara 2026
Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Melayu Terengganu (MAIDAM) – Yayasan Pendidikan MAIDAM
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off start-up aid paid to the student; amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Sabah Biasiswa Cemerlang Negeri Sabah (BCNS) 2026
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Scholarship; amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Sabah Biasiswa Cemerlang Pelajar Luar Bandar (BCPLB) 2026
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
Need-based · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Scholarship; amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Sabah Dermasiswa KTYS/Politeknik/UiTM 2026
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
Foundation · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Bursary (dermasiswa); amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Sabah Pinjaman Pengajian Tinggi 2026
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
Loan · Study loan · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Study loan for courses not covered by Yayasan Sabah scholarships; amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Sarawak Special Financial Assistance (Bantuan Kewangan Khas) Phase 1, 2026
Yayasan Sarawak
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off financial assistance; amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Sime Darby Special Needs Bursary (PwD) 2026
Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Bursary; amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Sime Darby TVET Bursary 2026
Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET
Bursary; amount not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Terengganu Biasiswa Skim Pelajar Cemerlang (SPC) & PBU Program Khas 2026 (Asasi/Diploma)
Yayasan Terengganu
Foundation · Convertible loan · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
SPC scholarship or convertible loan (PBU); amounts not published; check the provider
- Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan Skim Bantuan Awal IPTA/IPTS
Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan (YWP)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
One-off aid for registration and start-up costs (RM700 per student in the Oct 2025 round)
- Zakat MAINPP Bantuan Dermasiswa
Zakat Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Bursary; amount not published; check the provider
- Zakat MAINPP Skim Agihan Permulaan ke IPT 2026
Zakat Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP)
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
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
Frequently asked questions
How many diploma and TVET scholarships are there in Malaysia?
Degreemate's catalogue lists 58 diploma and TVET scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 12 full sponsorships, 31 partial or tiered awards, 8 convertible loans and 7 study loans. The list is not exhaustive; dates and criteria change every cycle, so confirm on each sponsor's official page.
Do diploma and TVET scholarships come with a bond?
17 of the 58 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 41 do not. A bond usually means working for the sponsor for a set period after graduating, or repaying the award.
When do applications for diploma and TVET scholarships open?
Most usually open in April, May and January, while 22 accept applications year-round. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.
Who can apply for diploma and TVET scholarships?
Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 29 set household income as a criterion, 4 are restricted to Bumiputera students and 28 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.