3 COMMON STUDENT LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP OFFER BY BANK OR OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

PTPTN

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) was established under the National Higher Education Fund Act 1997 (Act 566). PTPTN’s objective is to ensure that no student should be denied access to higher education because of financial reasons.

Read more here: PTPTN – A complete guide

Eligibility:

• Admission into approved courses at local public or private universities or colleges must be gained.
• Students are eligible irrespective of the academic performance or financial background.

Loan amount:
RM5,000 per year for a Diploma course and RM16,000 per year for a Degree course

How to apply?

• Ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements as stated by PTPTN
• Open a bank account with BSN/BIMB/Public Bank/CIMB/Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd. To view list of banks, visit http://www.ptptn.gov.my/web/english/ipta
• Purchase a PTPTN number at any branch of Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN)
• Register and apply online (print online application)
• Submit supporting documents to PTPTN officer of your college/university

Contact info:
Tel: 03-2098 3731/3732
Email: webmaster@ptptn.gov.my

Address:
PERBADANAN TABUNG PENDIDIKAN TINGGI NASIONAL
Lot G2, Tingkat Bawah,
Wisma Chase Perdana,
Off Jalan Semantan,
Damansara Heights,
50490 Kuala Lumpur.
www.ptptn.gov.my

MARA

MARA Study Loan Programmes or Skim Pinjaman Pelajaran (SPiP) were introduced in 1966 when Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) was formed. Students have to apply to the respective institutions before applying for the loan.

Types:

• SPiP Program Khas (Special Programme)

For excellent SPM leavers who wish to take pre-university courses such as (but not limited to) ADFP, A-Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Australia Matriculation (AUSMAT).

• SPiP Pinjaman Terbuka (Open Loan)

This loan is typically given to qualified Bumiputera students to continue their studies in Institut Pengajian MARA (IPMa) and local private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS).

Eligibility:

• General requirements require that you are a Malaysian citizen with bumiputera status and acquired at least credits in Bahasa Melayu at SPM/SPMV level.
• Never been sponsored by any scholarship bodies at the same education level.
• Institutions of higher learning are recognized by Malaysian Government or private institutions of higher learning are recognized by Private Education Division, Ministry of Education.
• Currently undergoing/enrolled in courses that are of great importance to MARA.
• The socio-economic status of the family where the annual taxable joint income of the parents or spouses must not exceed RM80,000.

Loan amount:
Loan covers tuition fees and allowance while also depending on the student’s financial background.

How to apply?

• Visit http://eduloan.mara.gov.my/ and input your details (the website is currently under maintenance)
• Visit the MARA Headquarters
• Attend the MARA Education Carnivals.

Contact info:
Tel: 03-26915377

Address:
MARA Headquarters
21, Jalan Raja Laut,
50609 Kuala Lumpur.
www.mara.gov.my

http://www.mara.gov.my/bah.-penganjuran-pelajaran 

JPA Program Ijazah Dalam Negara (PIDN) 2016

Scholarship Info

Program Ijazah Dalam Negara (PIDN) is a sponsorship for 7,000 students who’re currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public universities and selected universities.

Sponsorship of students under this program is in the form of Convertible Loan. Applications are open to first-year students who have completed at least one semester.

Criteria

• Malaysian
• Is in good health and not suffering from critical illnesses such as hepatitis , AIDS , HIV , etc;
• Has a Full Certificate Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM);
• Mother, father and family members are not blacklisted by the JPA or under JPA’s letigation;
• Has not accepted any financial support / sponsorship from any agency for the bachelor’s degree or the same level; and
• Fulfills academic requirements (to be notified when the application is opened).

Preferred Discipline

• Clinical & Health
• Engineering and Technology
• Science
• Social Sciences

How To Apply

Applications online at http://esilaV2.jpa.gov.my 

Contact Info

Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia

Bahagian Pembangunan Modal Insan

Aras 3-6, Blok C1, Kompleks C,

Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan,

62510 Putrajaya,

Malaysia

Permohonan Biasiswa / Pinjaman JPA

Tel  : 03-8885 3489 / 3564 / 3562 / 3892

Email: penawaranlsp@jpa.gov.my

Pelajar Tajaan (Dalam Negara)

Tel  : 03-8885 3049

Email: lspdn@jpa.gov.my