Pre-University Scholarships After SPM 2026
Scholarships and sponsorships that fund Asasi, Foundation, A-Level, matriculation or overseas preparatory programmes after SPM.
Quick answer
Degreemate's catalogue lists 52 pre-university scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 23 full sponsorships, 28 partial or tiered awards, 1 convertible loans and 0 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 (52)
- APU UEC Scholarships 2027
Asia Pacific University (APU)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Up to 50% off course fees
- Bank Negara Kijang Pre-University Scholarship 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia
Government · Full sponsorship · Pre-University
Full sponsorship (BNM bond (typically employment offer))
- 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
- HELP University Distinction Awards 2026 (Foundation entry)
HELP University
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
RM6,000 (≥7 As) or RM12,000 (≥9 As) in SPM/O-Level; 75% paid during foundation and 25% on progression
- 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
- Heriot-Watt Malaysia Foundation Excellence Award 2026/2027
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
RM15,000/year (Grade A, 70%+) or RM9,000/year (Grade B, 60%+) tuition waiver for the degree
- 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%
- Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship
Sunway University
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Varies
- JPA Program Khas Jepun, Korea, Perancis, Jerman (JKPJ)
JPA
Government · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (JPA bond)
- JPA Program Khas JPA-MARA (PKJM)
JPA/MARA
Government · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (JPA/MARA bond)
- JPA Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara (LSPM)
JPA
Government · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (JPA bond)
- JPA Program Penajaan Nasional (PPN)
JPA
Government · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship incl. preparation phase (JPA bond)
- 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
- Khazanah Watan Scholarship – Equity Pathway Programme
Yayasan Khazanah
Need-based · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Scholarship; details 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 Young Talent Development Programme (YTP) 2026
MARA
Government · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (MARA bond)
- Matrikulasi SLTPPM - Program Pelajar Cemerlang (Skim Latihan Tenaga Pengajar) 2026
KPM (Jabatan Pendidikan Matrikulasi)
Government · Partial / tiered · Pre-University
Sponsored matrikulasi study (Service bond to teach at matrikulasi)
- 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
- MMU SPM Outstanding Achiever Rebate 2026
Multimedia University (MMU)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University
100% tuition waiver for 8As; 10% rebate for 6–7As
- PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP) 2026
PETRONAS
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (PETRONAS bond)
- PNB Global Scholarship 2026
Permodalan Nasional Berhad
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (PNB bond)
- 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
- Shell Malaysia Scholarship 2026
Shell Malaysia
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (Shell bond)
- 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
- Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong – UTAR Scholarship Fund
UTAR / Lim Goh Tong fund
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
- 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
- TAZU Full Foundation Programme (UTP)
Tabung Amanah Zakat UTP (TAZU) / Yayasan UTP
Need-based · Full sponsorship · Pre-University
Full foundation sponsorship; details not published; check the provider
- The Star Education Fund Scholarship 2026
The Star / Star Media Group
Foundation · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Per award
- UCSI Pre-U Scholarship (Foundation / AUSMAT) 2026
UCSI University Trust / UCSI College
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University
RM2,000–RM19,800 tuition award by SPM grades (e.g. RM19,800 for 9A+/A with min 8A+ at UCSI University)
- 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 Lumina Scholarship 2026
UNITEN Kampus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (KSHAS)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Tuition fee waiver for foundation to first bachelor's semester
- UNITEN YCU Aspire Scholarship 2026
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) / Yayasan Canselor UNITEN
University · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
100% tuition fee waiver
- University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation High Achiever's Scholarship 2026
University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University
10–25% tuition fee reduction for the foundation year (fee RM35,000 for Malaysians)
- UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Foundation) 2026
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Bond-free tuition waiver: 100% (8 A+/A), 50% (8 As incl. A-), 25% (7 As), 20% (6 As), 15% (5 As)
- ViTrox College - The STAR Education Fund
ViTrox College / The Star
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Not published in listing - verify
- Xiamen University Malaysia Merit Scholarship 2026
Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Foundation: 5% (1A) to 100% (10As) tuition waiver by SPM; degree: up to 100% by STPM/A-Level/UEC; XMUM foundation progression 25–100%
- Yayasan DayaDiri Post-SPM Scholarship 2026
Yayasan DayaDiri
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full tuition + living expenses (Verify (foundation terms))
- Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Khazanah
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (Khazanah bond)
- Yayasan Khazanah Watan Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Khazanah
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (Khazanah bond)
- 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 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 TNB Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Tenaga Nasional (TNB)
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (TNB bond)
- Yayasan UEM Scholarship 2026
Yayasan UEM
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (UEM bond)
- Yayasan UniKL Scholarship Scheme (YUSS) – Foundation
Yayasan UniKL
Need-based · Partial / tiered · Pre-University
Tuition-only, partial or full scholarship (covers living allowance for foundation)
- Yayasan UTP Education Grant 2026
Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (YUTP)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Full or partial tuition fees (partial = 50% of academic fees), up to 5 years
- YTL Foundation Scholarship 2026
YTL Foundation
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship
- 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 pre-university scholarships are there in Malaysia?
Degreemate's catalogue lists 52 pre-university scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 23 full sponsorships, 28 partial or tiered awards, 1 convertible loans and 0 study loans. The list is not exhaustive; dates and criteria change every cycle, so confirm on each sponsor's official page.
Do pre-university scholarships come with a bond?
15 of the 52 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 37 do not. A bond usually means working for the sponsor for a set period after graduating, or repaying the award.
When do applications for pre-university scholarships open?
Most usually open in April, January and May, while 15 accept applications year-round. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.
Who can apply for pre-university scholarships?
Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 17 set household income as a criterion, 2 are restricted to Bumiputera students and 10 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.