Looking for a way to ship your study experience overseas? Try diving into these scholarships in Malaysia.
If you dream of studying abroad, then do note that there are full scholarships for SPM leavers. They sponsor your pre-university studies (typically in Malaysia), followed by your undergraduate studies at top universities overseas.
As part of our guide on pathways after SPM, we have compiled a list of the top full scholarships that you could consider. Here, you will find
- the academic requirement (i.e. how many As in SPM you need to qualify for these scholarships),
- the field of study, and
- the pathway to study overseas.
Start With These 10 Scholarships In Malaysia
1. JPA Scholarship – Program Penajaan Nasional (PPN)
- Academic Requirement: SPM
- 9 A+, including Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Inggeris, Matematik, Sejarah, Matematik Tambahan, Fizik, Kimia and Pendidikan Islam / Pendidikan Al-Quran Dan As-Sunnah / Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah / Pendidikan Moral AND
- A- for any remaining subjects, i.e. straight As for SPM
- Field of Study: Engineering, Science & Technology, Computer Science, Economics
- Pathway: Complete a pre-university programme in Malaysia and then study abroad at the top 10 universities in the UK or US respectively.
More details are available here.
2. JPA Scholarship – Program Khas Jepun Korea Jerman Perancis (JKJP)
- Academic Requirement: SPM
- 5 A+/A in Bahasa Melayu, Matematik, Matematik Tambahan, Fizik, and Kimia.
- Plus, at least A- in English and Sejarah subjects.
- Field of Study: Engineering, Science & Technology, Social Science
- Pathway: Complete a special study programme locally before pursuing your undergraduate studies abroad in Japan, South Korea, France or Germany.
More details are available here.
3. MARA Scholarship – Program Khas JPA MARA (PKJM)
- Academic Requirement: SPM
- 5 A+/A in i.e. Bahasa Melayu, Matematik, Matematik Tambahan, Fizik and Kimia.
- Plus, at least A- in English and Sejarah subjects.
- Field of Study: Engineering, Science & Technology, Social Sciences
- Pathway: Enrol in a special study programme consisting of pre-u studies followed by a degree studies abroad in Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States
This scholarship is for Bumiputera Malaysians only. More details are available here.
4. Bank Negara Kijang Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: SPM 8 A+/A
- Field of Study: Economics, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Law and Computer Science
- Pathway:
- Complete your pre-university studies in 1 of 7 approved institutions in Malaysia.
- Then, study abroad or locally in an approved university in the UK, US, Australia or Malaysia for your undergraduate degree
More details are available here.
5. ASEAN Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: Good results in SPM/O-Level
- Field of Study: Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level
- Pathway:
- Study overseas directly in Singapore, where you will complete your Pre-University studies at one of the Singaporean Junior Colleges.
- Then, continue your undergraduate degree in a Singaporean university (provided that the scholarship is renewed after pre-university).
A Malaysian Scholarship To Study Abroad. More details are available here.
6. PETRONAS Scholarship – PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP)
- Academic Requirement: SPM 8As with minimum 4 A+
- Field of Study: Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computing, Actuarial Science, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, Psychology and more
- Pathway:
- Complete a 24-month pre-university programme in Malaysia.
- Then, proceed to study overseas, e.g., in the UK, for your undergraduate course.
More details are available here.
7. Shell Malaysia Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: SPM/O-Level 8 A+/A
- Field of Study:
- Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical & Electronics, Environmental, Sustainable)
- Sciences (Geology, Geosciences, Geomatics, Geophysics, Data Science)
- Commercial (Business & Management, Digital Marketing)
- Pathway:
- Enrol in an A-Level programme at selected boarding institutions.
- Then, study overseas for your undergraduate degree.
A Malaysian Scholarship To Study Abroad. More details are available here.
8. Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: SPM/O-Level 8 A+/A including Bahasa Melayu, English, History and Mathematics.
- Field of Study:
- Preference for Accounting, Economics, Finance and Investments, Public Policy and Political Science.
- Accepted fields include Business (e.g. Finance, Accountancy Law, International Business, Actuarial Sciences), Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering), Life Sciences (e.g. Biotechnology)
- Other disciplines/courses that are non-traditional / niche-area subjects that are critical to the development of the nation.
- Pathway: Complete your A-Level programme at Yayasan Kolej UEM followed by undergraduate studies abroad in the UK, US or Australia (University of Melbourne only).
More details are available here.
9. Yayasan UEM Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: SPM 7 A+/A
- Field of Study:
- Business (Finance/Business Management/Accounting/Economics), Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical),
- IT and Computer Related (Computer Science, Computer System and Networking, Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Engineering), Actuarial Science
- Pathway: Complete your A-Level programme at Yayasan Kolej UEM and then study your undergraduate degree abroad in the UK or US
A Malaysian Scholarship To Study Abroad. More details are available here.
10. Yayasan Telekom Malaysia Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: SPM 8 A+/A
- Field of Study: Information Technology & Digital, Creative Multimedia, Engineering, and Management
- Pathway: Complete your A-Level programme at Yayasan Kolej UEM and then proceed to study abroad in approved universities in the UK or US for your undergraduate studies
More details are available here.
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Other Notable Scholarships For SPM Leavers
Did not get the above scholarships? Here are other scholarship providers Malaysian students with full scholarships you may want to consider studying overseas and locally.
1. Nursing Full Scholarship (by various sponsors)
- Academic Requirement: SPM 5Cs in Science or Art Stream, i.e., including Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, Science / Biology / Chemistry or Physics.
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Pathway: Foundation in Science, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in Malaysia OR a Diploma in Nursing in selected institutions in Malaysia or Singapore.
More details are available here.
2. Sarawak Energy Scholarship
- Academic Requirement:
- SPM 8As (trial results are accepted),
- STPM/Foundation/Diploma holders with a CGPA of 3.30, including first-year degree students
- Field of Study: Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, Law, Accounting, Commerce, and Finance
- Pathway: Foundation studies (for SPM applicants), followed by undergraduate studies in local public or private universities in Malaysia or abroad.
More details are available here.
3. Malaysian Rubber Council Scholarship Awards
- Academic Requirement: Outstanding SPM and STPM results, including first- and second-year degree students.
- Field of Study: Various fields including Engineering, Computing & IT, Business, Accounting, Environmental Science, and Polymer Science & Technology.
- Pathway: Undergraduate studies at local public or private universities in Malaysia.
More details are available here.
4. Lion-Parkson Foundation Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: Outstanding Diploma, STPM, or equivalent Pre-University results.
- Field of Study: Not specified.
- Pathway: Undergraduate degree studies in local public or private universities in Malaysia.
More details are available here.
- Academic Requirement: Various academic levels accepted.
- Field of Study: All fields of study except for Medicine and Aviation.
- Pathway: Many study paths are available including Skill Certificate, Skill Diploma, Diploma all the way to PhD in Malaysia.
This scholarship is open to poor and underprivileged Malaysians. More details are available here.
6. Yayasan Peneraju
- Academic Requirement: Various academic levels accepted.
- Field of Study: Various fields
- Pathway: Many study paths are available, including undergraduate studies, vocational studies, or professional certifications in Malaysia.
This scholarship is for Bumiputera Malaysians only. More details are available here.
7. CIMB ASEAN Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: Excellent track record in current undergraduate studies
- Field of Study: Banking-industry-related
- Pathway: For students to continue their studies in their current degree/masters programme locally or overseas.
More details are available here.
8. Hong Leong Foundation Scholarship
- Academic Requirement: SPM/STPM School Leavers or current university/college students
- Field of Study: Any
- Pathway: For students to begin or continue their studies in Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Malaysia.
This scholarship is for applicants with a total monthly household income below RM5,000. More details are available here.
- Academic Requirement: SPM/O-Level 8 A+/A including Bahasa Melayu, English, History and Mathematics.
- Field of Study: Business, Engineering, Life Sciences as well as other courses/disciplines that are relevant
- Pathway: Foundation studies followed by undergraduate studies at leading local universities in Malaysia.
More details are available here.
Financial Aid Information Corner:
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