Scholarships & Study Aid for Sabah Students 2026
Scholarships, loans and entry aid whose official criteria limit applicants to students from Sabah, from the state government, state foundations and zakat bodies.
Quick answer
Degreemate's catalogue lists 5 scholarships and aid for students from Sabah (reviewed August 2026): 3 full sponsorships, 1 partial or tiered awards, 0 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 (5)
- Biasiswa Kerajaan Negeri Sabah (BKNS) 2026
Sabah State Government (Bahagian Biasiswa Negeri Sabah)
Government · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Full sponsorship (per tier). A state service bond is typical for state scholarships; confirm with BBNS.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships and aid for students from Sabah are there in Malaysia?
Degreemate's catalogue lists 5 scholarships and aid for students from Sabah (reviewed August 2026): 3 full sponsorships, 1 partial or tiered awards, 0 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 scholarships and aid for students from Sabah come with a bond?
2 of the 5 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 scholarships and aid for students from Sabah open?
Most usually open in May and November. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.
Who can apply for scholarships and aid for students from Sabah?
Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 1 set household income as a criterion, 0 are restricted to Bumiputera students and 5 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.