Scholarships & Study Aid for Sarawak Students 2026
Scholarships, loans and entry aid whose official criteria limit applicants to students from Sarawak, from the state government, state foundations and zakat bodies.
Quick answer
Degreemate's catalogue lists 7 scholarships and aid for students from Sarawak (reviewed August 2026): 3 full sponsorships, 3 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 (7)
- 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
- Sarawak Energy Scholarship 2026
Sarawak Energy Berhad
GLC · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published (SEB bond typical)
- Sarawak Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship (YBSTAR) 2026/2027
Yayasan Biasiswa Sarawak Tunku Abdul Rahman (via Yayasan Sarawak)
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Degree
Tuition fees, living, book, equipment, internship and thesis allowances; return flight
- Sarawak Unity Education Fund (SUEF) Scholarship – Curtin Malaysia
Sarawak Unity Education Fund
Need-based · Full sponsorship · Degree
Full and partial bond-free scholarships covering tuition and other study expenses
- 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
- 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 Sarawak Tun Taib Scholarship (BYSTT) 2026/2027
Yayasan Sarawak
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Degree
Tuition fees, living, book, equipment, internship and thesis allowances; one return flight a year for domestic study
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships and aid for students from Sarawak are there in Malaysia?
Degreemate's catalogue lists 7 scholarships and aid for students from Sarawak (reviewed August 2026): 3 full sponsorships, 3 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 scholarships and aid for students from Sarawak come with a bond?
2 of the 7 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 5 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 Sarawak open?
Most usually open in May, April and September, while 1 accept applications year-round. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.
Who can apply for scholarships and aid for students from Sarawak?
Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 3 set household income as a criterion, 1 are restricted to Bumiputera students and 7 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.