JPA Scholarship 2026 – Biasiswa JPA

JPA stands for Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, a well-known government-funded agency in Malaysia. The JPA Scholarship offer financial support to students to pursue their undergraduate,  postgraduate, and doctoral studies, both locally and abroad.

JPA Scholarship 2026 is also offered for Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD levels. JPA Scholarship for a degree is available for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), economics, law, Islamic finance, and artificial intelligence.

Candidates who are enrolled in First Degree programs at Public Universities (UA), Premier Polytechnics, and Government Linked Universities (GLU) that have been approved by the Public Service Department (JPA) for Variable Loans (PBU) are warmly welcome to apply.

About JPA Scholarship Malaysia

Scholarship Type	Full Scholarship (tuition + allowances)
Study Country	Malaysia
Courses Level	Pre-University, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD
Eligible Nationalities	Malaysian citizens only
Application Mode	Online

Dates and Deadlines 2026

Dates and deadlines may vary in every cycle; always verify the exact dates before applying for a scholarship at esilav2.jpa.gov.my.

JPA Scholarship Requirements

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for the JPA Master scholarship, given below;

General Requirements:

• Must be a citizen of Malaysia.
• At the time of application, the applicant’s age must not exceed 22 years (23 for transfer students).
• Parents or guardians must NOT be on the blacklist of JPA.
• Must have excellent academic results (SPM or equivalent).
• Before applying, you must get an admissions offer from an approved university.

Fields NOT Covered by JPA:

• Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Education
• Fields requiring special licenses (flight, diving, etc.)
• Franchise programs of public or private universities (IPTS)
• Nursing, semi-medical, and pre-service programs
• Twin, dual, double, or collaborative degree programs (except UMP-HsKA, UMP-BJTU, UTM-MJIIT)
• Professional certificate programs such as ACCA
• Tuition-free, part-time, distance, or online study programs

Quick Eligibility Checker

Before applying, answer all these questions. If all of your answers are YES, then you are likely eligible for a scholarship.

Sr. No.	Question	Your Answer
1.	Are you a Malaysian citizen?	Yes / No
2.	Are you 22 years old or younger (23 for transfer students)?	Yes / No
3.	Do you have excellent SPM results (e.g., 9A+ for LSPM)?	Yes / No
4.	Does JPA cover your preferred field of study?	Yes / No
5.	Have you received an admission offer from a JPA-approved institution?	Yes / No
6.	Are your parents/guardians NOT on the blacklist of JPA?	Yes / No

Types of JPA Scholarships

For Students (Pre-services)

1# National Sponsorship Program (PPN)

The top 20 students who complete the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) will get sponsorship by the National Sponsorship Program (PPN) to attend the top colleges in the world.

2# Special Program of SPM Graduates (LSPM)

Public Service Department (JPA) sponsored 200 excellent students who have completed the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) with a minimum score of 9A+ to pursue their education in their home country through the Special Program for Graduates of the Malaysian Certificate of Education (LSPM).

• In any subject, candidates must secure 9A+ SPM results.
• Must start the Preparatory level studies before December 31st of the regular offer year.

3. JPA JKPJ Scholarship (Japan, Korea, France and Germany Special Program)

For 200 students who will graduate from the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) in the fields of engineering, science, and technology (S&T), and social science, Japan, Korea, France, and Germany are the beneficiaries of the JKPJ Special Program, a Public Service Department (JPA) sponsorship program in the form of a Variable Loan (PBU).

4# JPA PIDN Scholarship (Domestic Degree Program)

The Domestic Degree Program (PIDN) sponsorship program targets first-year students enrolled at Public Universities (UA), Premier Polytechnics, and Government-Linked Universities (GLU).

• The mother or father of the candidate is not on the JPA blacklist and has no pending legal action against them.
• At the time of application, the age of applicants does not exceed 22 years (23 years for transfer students).

5# B40 Scholarship (DB40)

This sponsorship program enables low-income Malaysian graduates of the Certificate of Education (SPM), or B40 group, to pursue higher education, particularly at the Diploma level in subjects related to Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) at Polytechnic, Public Skills Institute (IKA), Universities Public (UA), and Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS), which have been identified as having high marketability prospects in the industry.

• Parents of applicants are not on the JPA blacklist.
• The B40 category’s per capita income is RM4,849.00 per month and less.

For Civil Servants

For the officers of the Implementation Group, Management, and Professional Group who are currently serving the Government, the sponsorship programs are;

• Federal Training Prize (HLP)
• Partial Scholarship Federal Training Prize (HLPSB)
• Implementation Group Sponsorship Program (Full-Time PPKP)
• Accelerated Course For Competency Excellence (ACE) Program
• Skills Training Initiative Program (STRIVE)
• Short-term courses

Comparison of Types of JPA Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship	Target Group	Study Location	Quota	Key Requirements
PPN	Top SPM graduates	Overseas (top universities)	Top 20	Exceptional SPM results
LSPM	Excellent SPM graduates	Local (Malaysia)	200	Minimum 9A+ in SPM
JKPJ	Engineering / Science graduates	Japan, Korea, France, Germany	200	9A+ & STEM focus
PIDN	First-year university students	Local (UA / Polytechnic / GLU)	Open	Age ≤22, no blacklist
DB40	Low-income SPM graduates	Local (Polytechnic / IPTS / IKA)	Open	B40 category, RM4,849 income cap

JPA Scholarship Amount and Allowances

Allowances provided by JPA are listed below;

• Living allowance
• Accommodation Allowance
• Book Allowance
• Appliance Allowance
• Warm Clothing Allowance
• End of Study Allowance
• Travel allowance
• Placement Allowance
• House Rent Assistance Allowance
• Family Assistance Allowance
• Research Allowance
• Thesis Allowance (subject to level and mode of study)
• Practical Training / Clinical / Field Work / Elective Posting Allowance

Requirements to apply for Marriage

Requirements to apply for marriage during studies for JPA-sponsored students:

If students obtain permission from Biasiswa JPA while studying, they are allowed to marry. The student must meet certain requirements to be approved, including good academic standing, not being married to a non-citizen, and approval from the guarantor and family.

The student sponsorship is terminated if they get married without their sponsor’s permission, and they might have to pay compensation claims.

JPA Scholarship for Overseas

The JPA postgraduate Scholarship in Malaysia is a full scholarship and covers tuition fees, living expenses, and other related costs of selected students. Eligible candidates must fulfill the requirements, such as Malaysian citizenship and SPM holders with excellent academic results, to apply for this scholarship.

Document required

Before applying for scholarship, make sure all documents are ready. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

• Malaysian IC / Birth Certificate
• SPM Result Slip (official)
• University / Institution Offer Letter
• Latest Academic Transcript
• Parents’ / Guardian’s IC
• Parents’ Income Proof (payslip / EA form)
• Psychometric Test Confirmation Slip
• Recent Passport-Sized Photograph
• Own Bank Account Details
• Guarantor’s IC (if required)

How to Apply for a JPA Scholarship?

The process of the JPA Scholarship application is online through the official website.

• A psychometric test must be passed to submit your application.
• To prove the submission of your application has been made, print out Slip Pengesahan Ujian Psikometrik and the Slip Pengesahan Permohonan Program Penajaan Nasional Tahun.
• The selected candidates should attend the Student Assessment Centre (SAC).

How can students report themselves after finishing their studies

• By visiting the http://myself.jpa.gov.my.

• Click on Register eSILA-ID.
• Log in by using the eSILA-ID, and click on the Studies tab.
• Then click on the Graduate Self-Report menu.
• Fill out all the information and click Submit Application.

Attach the following supporting documents along with the application;

• Copy of Degree/ Senate Confirmation Letter of Completion of Study.
• A copy of the exam transcript.
• Evidence of employment application with the Appointing Authority (eg: Public Service Commission).

Application to Work Abroad

Application Requirements: (Applications can be made through the MySELF system)

1. Based on the application and not automatic
2. Students in the final year of their first degree abroad
3. Maximum work duration of 3 years
4. The service period is considered
5. Monthly installment payments during the deferment period
6. Adjustment of loan repayment after the student returns to Malaysia

JPA Scholarship Contact Number  

Contact Line/Local Call Centre/Helpdesk; Departmental Joint Council (MBJ), 03-8885 5650 / 5661 / 5690, mbj.bs@jpa.gov.my