Government · Convertible loan
Biasiswa Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (BPKNS)
Provider: Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri Sarawak (SPANS)
- Funds
- Full-time diploma or bachelor's at public universities (IPTA)
- Covers
- 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
- Who's eligible
- Sarawak natives (peribumi) permanently residing in Sarawak; IPTA offer; all fields except education and medicine; must drop other aid. Opens once or twice a year for 14 days after UPU results.
- When to apply
- The cycle usually opens in April. Check the official page.
Deadlines, grade requirements and amounts shift every cycle. Always confirm the live details on each official source before you apply. Checked on 2026-09-25.
Quick answers
Who is eligible for Biasiswa Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (BPKNS)?
Sarawak natives (peribumi) permanently residing in Sarawak; IPTA offer; all fields except education and medicine; must drop other aid. Opens once or twice a year for 14 days after UPU results. In short: restricted to Bumiputera students and for students from Sarawak. Confirm on the sponsor's official page.
What does Biasiswa Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (BPKNS) cover?
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. Confirm on the sponsor's official page.
Does Biasiswa Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (BPKNS) have to be repaid?
Yes, unless it converts. This is a convertible loan: part or all of it can become a scholarship if the sponsor's conditions are met (usually academic results), and the rest must be repaid. It also carries a service bond. Confirm on the sponsor's official page.
When do applications for Biasiswa Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (BPKNS) open?
The cycle usually opens in April. Confirm on the sponsor's official page.
Which fields of study does Biasiswa Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (BPKNS) fund?
By the terms we checked on 25 September 2026, the sponsor does not limit this award to particular fields. Confirm on the sponsor's official page.