LAST UPDATED: 19 August 2024
The JPA scholarship is a scholarship offered by the Malaysian government for students to further their studies in universities. Here, I am going to explain in detail about the JPA scholarship.
If you are offered the JPA scholarship, it will sponsor for your tuition fees in full and you will be given a monthly allowance. It will not sponsor for your accommodation specifically, instead you are expected to use part of the monthly allowance to pay for the accommodation.
Since 2016, the JPA scholarship is in the form of convertible loan. If you work in the public service after you graduate, you are exempted from paying back the loan. If you work in a Government Linked Company (GLC) after you graduate, you have to pay back 25% of the loan. If you work in a private company in Malaysia after you graduate, you have pay back 50% of the loan. If you work overseas or do not work after you graduate, you have to pay back the loan in full.
There are several different programmes of the JPA scholarship, which includes the following:
- Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara
- Program Ijazah Dalam Negara
- Program Penajaan Nasional
- Program Khas Ijazah Luar Negara
- Program Khas Jepun, Korea, Perancis dan Jerman
- Program Dermasiswa B40
- Program Khas JPA-MARA
You can apply for and be offered more than one of the programmes. However, you may only accept the offer for one programme.
(A) Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara:
This programme is for students who obtained 9A+ or above in SPM. It replaces the previous Program Bursary and Program Penajaan 9A+ since 2020. Unlike the Program Bursary and Program Penajaan 9A+, students have to attend and pass the Student Assessment Centre (SAC) before they can be offered this programme.
It first sponsors for local pre-university courses which include A Level, IB, STPM, STAM, Matriculation, AUSMAT and Foundation. You can choose the pre-university course you want to study, as long as you are able to get the offer to study it. After you have completed the pre-university course under the scholarship, you will be sponsored for your degree course if you meet the requirements.
This programme sponsors for degree courses at selected local universities only. It does not sponsor for twinning or credit transfer programmes with overseas universities. Only degree courses and universities that are in the list for this programme are sponsored. You can choose any course and university in the list, as long as you are able to get the offer to study the course at the university.
If you meet the requirements, you will need to follow the procedures to apply for this programme.
List of pre-university courses sponsored by the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara:
1. A Level
2. International Baccalaureate (IB)
3. Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
4. Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
5. Ministry of Education Matriculation
6. Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)
7. Foundation
List of degree courses sponsored by the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara:
1. All courses at all local public universities
(Except Nursing, Education and Aviation)
2. Medicine:
(For SPM 2020, 2021 and 2022 students)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, International Medical University, Monash University Malaysia, Universiti Kuala Lumpur - Royal College of Medicine Perak, UCSI University, Management & Science University, Taylor's University, SEGi University, University of Cyberjaya, Lincoln University College, WIDAD University College
(For SPM 2023 students)
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, International Medical University, Monash University Malaysia, UCSI University, Taylor's University, Sunway University
3. Dentistry:
(For SPM 2020, 2021 and 2022 students)
International Medical University, SEGi University, Lincoln University College
(For SPM 2023 students)
Not available
4. Pharmacy:
(For SPM 2020, 2021 and 2022 students)
International Medical University, UCSI University, University of Cyberjaya, Monash University Malaysia, Management & Science University, Taylor's University, SEGi University, Universiti Kuala Lumpur - Royal College of Medicine Perak, Lincoln University College
(For SPM 2023 students)
International Medical University, Monash University Malaysia, UCSI University, Taylor's University
5. Architecture:
Taylor's University, UCSI University, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
6. Engineering:
(For SPM 2020, 2021 and 2022 students)
University Teknologi Petronas, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Multimedia University, Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology, Curtin University of Technology, Monash University Malaysia, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, INTI University, Nilai University, SEGi University, Taylor's University, UCSI University, Universiti Selangor, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, AIMST University, KDU University College, Universiti Kuala Lumpur
(For SPM 2023 students)
Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Multimedia University, Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology, Taylor's University, UCSI University, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Monash University Malaysia, University of Reading Malaysia, Xiamen University Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, Curtin University Malaysia, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
7. Science & Technology and Social Science:
(For SPM 2020, 2021 and 2022 students)
Monash University Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Curtin University of Technology, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Management and Science University, Sunway University, UCSI University, Taylor's University, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kolej Universiti Sains Perubatan Cyberjaya, Lincoln University College, Universiti Multimedia, Al-Madinah International University, Asia E University, City University, INTI University, Mahsa University, SEGi University, HELP University, Universiti Infrastruktur Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Nilai University, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, KDU University College, Kolej Universiti Hospitaliti Berjaya, Kolej Universiti Insaniah, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor, Kolej Universiti TATI, Kolej Universiti Teknologi Antarabangsa Twintech, Lim Kok Wing University of Creative Technology
(For SPM 2023 students)
Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, UCSI University, Multimedia University, Management and Science University, Taylor's University, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Sunway University, INTI University, Monash University Malaysia, University of Reading Malaysia, Xiamen University Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, Curtin University Malaysia, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
The requirements to be sponsored by the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara for pre-university course:
1. You must have taken the SPM for the first time within the previous year.
2. You have to obtain grade A+ in at least 9 subjects for SPM. The 9 subjects can be any subjects. Your performance in the remaining subjects will not be taken into account.
3. You have to get an offer to study a pre-university course that is in the list for this programme.
4. You have to attend and pass the Student Assessment Centre (SAC).
5. You must be a citizen of Malaysia.
The requirements to be sponsored by the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara for degree course:
1. You must have completed your pre-university course under sponsorship by the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara.
2. You have to obtain one of the following results:
A Level: ABB
IB: 34 points
STPM: CGPA of 3.50
STAM: 10 Jayyid Jiddan
AUSMAT: ATAR score of 85
MOE Matriculation / Foundation: CGPA of 3.75 or Distinction
In all cases, you must not have obtained grade C (or its equivalent) or lower in any subject.
3. You have to get an unconditional offer to study a degree course that is in the list for this programme.
4. You must have a full SPM certificate with minimum grade C in Bahasa Melayu.
5. You must be a citizen of Malaysia.
For SPM 2023 students, this programme is open for application on 29 May 2024.
The procedure to apply for the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara for pre-university course:
1. Go to the web page for this programme:
- For SPM 2020 students: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=LSPM
- For SPM 2021 students: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=KSPM1
- For SPM 2022 students: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=LSPM1
- For SPM 2023 students: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=KSPM
2. Select 'Daftar' and follow the instructions to create a new account.
3. Log into the account that you created. Then, follow the instructions and fill in all the information you have.
4. (For SPM 2023 students) Complete the Ujian Khas Penajaan Persekutuan (UKPP) dan Indeks Bimbingan Kerjaya (IBK) accordingly.
5. JPA will inform you about the dates and location of the Student Assessment Centre (SAC). Attend the SAC accordingly.
6. When the results of the application for this programme is released, JPA will inform you about that.
7. Get an offer to study a pre-university course that is in the list for this programme. For A Level, IB, AUSMAT or Foundation, you have to submit an application to a college. Visit the college's website for details on the application process. For STPM or MOE Matriculation, you have to wait until the offer is out, then accept the offer. (If you fail to get the offer to study MOE Matriculation, then you have to choose another pre-university course instead.)
8. Go back to the website for this programme. Fill in the information regarding your pre-university course and download the 'Slip Pengesahan Maklumat'.
9. Submit the offer letter from your pre-university college, the 'Slip Pengesahan Maklumat' and a copy of your identity card to JPA.
10. When ePenawaran has been activated, JPA will inform you about that.
11. Go to this web page: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epenawaran/?noTheme=1
12. Log in using your IC number and the same password that you used during Step 3 earlier.
13. By following the instructions, accept the scholarship, then fill in the required information. After that, you have to download and print out several documents such as the offer letter and contract which are available on the website.
14. Fill up the documents according to the instructions and submit them to JPA.
15. You should submit a copy of the JPA scholarship offer letter that you got during step 13 to your pre-university college. You are all done.
NOTE:
- For A Level, some colleges offer the option to choose between 18 months programme and 24 months programme. You can choose either one, and the scholarship will sponsor for the whole duration of your A Level programme.
- The scholarship will only sponsor 3 subjects for A Level. If you wish to take additional subjects, you will need to pay the fees for those subjects yourself.
- If you have started studying A Level earlier before your SPM results is released, you can choose to either remain in your original intake or switch to the July intake. However, if you choose to remain in the original intake, the scholarship will only start sponsoring from July until you complete your A Level programme, and any tuition fees before July will not be sponsored.
- JPA's communication with you is usually through e-mail. You should check your mailbox including the spam folder regularly.
The procedure to apply for the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara for degree course:
1. Get an offer to study a degree course that is in the list for this programme. You have to submit an application to the university. Visit the university's website for details on the application process.
2. Wait until the final results of your pre-university course is released and you get the unconditional offer from your university.
3. Go to the web page for this programme:
- For SPM 2020 students: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=LSPM
- For SPM 2021 students: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=KSPM1
- For SPM 2022 students: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=LSPM1
- For SPM 2023 students: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=KSPM
4. Log into the account that you created when you previously applied for the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara for pre-university (see above). Then, follow the instructions and fill in all the required information.
5. Complete the application and download the 'Slip Permohonan'.
6. Submit the final results of your pre-university course, the unconditional offer letter from your university, the 'Slip Permohonan' and a copy of your identity card to JPA.
7. When ePenawaran has been activated, JPA will inform you about that.
8. Go to this web page: http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epenawaran/?noTheme=1
9. Log in using your IC number and the same password that you used during Step 4 earlier.
10. By following the instructions, accept the scholarship, then fill in the required information. After that, you have to download and print out several documents such as the offer letter (FA) and contract which are available on the website.
11. Fill up the documents according to the instructions and submit them to JPA.
12. You should submit a copy of the JPA scholarship offer letter (FA) that you got during step 10 to your university. You are all done.
NOTE:
- If you applied for a degree course at a local private university before the final results of your pre-university course is released using your forecast results and got a conditional offer, you can get a JPA scholarship conditional offer letter (TFA).
- By submitting the TFA to the university, they will waive any deposit that you may have to pay.
- You can get up to 2 TFA for 2 different universities, and you can still switch to other universities after your final results is released if you wish.
- To get the TFA, you should submit the forecast results of your pre-university course, the conditional offer letter from your university and a copy of your identity card to JPA.
- After the final results of your pre-university course is released and you get the unconditional offer from your university, you will still need to follow the usual procedures to apply for this programme.
- JPA's communication with you is usually through e-mail. You should check your mailbox including the spam folder regularly.
To get more information for this programme, go to these web pages:
- For SPM 2020 students:
- For SPM 2021 students:
- For SPM 2022 students:
- For SPM 2023 students:
(B) Program Ijazah Dalam Negara:
This programme is for students who are studying a degree course at a local university and are not sponsored by any scholarship currently. This programme sponsors for degree courses at local public universities, polytechnics and local private universities with the status of Government Linked University (GLU) only. Since 2014, it does not sponsor for any other local private universities. Since 2015, students who have not yet started their degree course cannot apply for this programme.
JPA will start sponsoring for your degree course when you get the offer for this programme and this will continue until you complete the degree course. Any tuition fees before you get the offer for this programme will not be sponsored. There is no guarantee that students who meet all the requirements will be offered this programme, as students will have to undergo selection process.
The requirements to apply for the Program Ijazah Dalam Negara:
1. For degree courses other than Medicine and Dentistry, you have to obtain CGPA of 3.30 in the previous semester of your degree course. For Medicine or Dentistry course, you have to pass the previous semester of your degree course. If you have not yet completed the 1st semester of your degree course, you have to obtain CGPA of 3.30 (or its equivalent) in your pre-university course.
2. You must be currently studying a degree course at a local public university, polytechnic or local private university with the status of Government Linked University (GLU), and have remaining at least 12 months in your degree course.
3. You must have a full SPM certificate.
4. You must not be older than 22 years old at the date of application (or 23 years old if you took Remove Class previously before entering Form 1).
5. You must be a citizen of Malaysia.
For 2024, this programme was open for application on 29 February 2024 and the application closed on 7 April 2024.
To get more information for this programme, go to this web page:
(C) Program Penajaan Nasional:
This programme is only open for application for the students who are shortlisted based on the SPM results. They have to undergo further selection process, which involves attending interviews and the Student Assessment Centre (SAC). Since 2016, only the best 20 students among them will be offered this programme.
It sponsors for Engineering & Technical, Science & Technology, Social Science and Creative Industry courses at the top 20 universities in United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and United States based on the QS World Ranking for the particular category that the course is in.
You can choose any of those universities, as long as you are able to get the offer to study at the university. Students who are offered this programme will study a pre-university course locally before starting the degree course. JPA will start sponsoring when you begin the pre-university course and this will continue until you complete the degree course.
This is the list of shortlisted students for Engineering and Science & Technology courses for 2024:
This is the list of shortlisted students for courses other than Engineering and Science & Technology for 2024:
For 2024, this programme was open for application on 29 May 2024 and the application closed on 9 June 2024.
If you are in the list of shortlisted students for 2024 and you obtained 9A+ or above in SPM, you are also eligible for the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara (see part A) and you should apply for it too. If you fail to be offered this programme, you can still be offered the Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara.
To get more information for this programme, go to this web page:
(D) Program Khas Ijazah Luar Negara:
This programme is for students who have completed a pre-university course and have received an offer to study a degree course at an overseas university. It sponsors for Engineering and Science & Technology courses at the top 100 universities in the world based on the QS World Ranking or THE World Ranking. It replaces the Program Ijazah Luar Negara which was discontinued in 2014 and the Program Penajaan Universiti Terkemuka Luar Negara which was discontinued in 2016.
You can choose the course you want to study. You can choose any of those universities, as long as you are able to get the offer to study at the university. If you are offered this programme, JPA will start sponsoring when you begin the degree course and this will continue until you complete the degree course.
There is no guarantee that students who meet all the requirements will be offered this programme. Students will have to undergo selection process, which involves attending interviews and the Student Assessment Centre (SAC).
The requirements to apply for the Program Khas Ijazah Luar Negara:
1. You have to obtain one of the following results:
A Level: AAB
IB: 35 points
STPM: CGPA of 3.50
MOE Matriculation: CGPA of 3.75
In all cases, you must not have obtained grade C (or its equivalent) or lower in any subject.
2. You have to get a conditional or unconditional offer to study a degree course at one of the top 100 universities in the world.
3. You must have a full SPM certificate with minimum grade C in Bahasa Melayu.
4. You must not have reached 22 years old (or 23 years old if you took Remove Class previously before entering Form 1) in 2022.
5. You must be a citizen of Malaysia.
For 2022, this programme was open for application on 15 June 2022 and the application closed on 24 July 2022.
For 2023, this programme was not open for application.
To get more information for this programme, go to this web page:
(E) Program Khas Jepun, Korea, Perancis dan Jerman:
This programme sponsors for Engineering, Science & Technology and Social Science courses at selected universities in Japan, South Korea, France and Germany. It is for students who have completed the SPM. You can choose the course you want to study.
Students who are offered this programme will study a pre-university course locally before starting the degree course. JPA will start sponsoring when you begin the pre-university course and this will continue until you complete the degree course.
There is no guarantee that students who meet all the requirements will be offered this programme. Students will have to undergo selection process, which involves attending interviews and the Student Assessment Centre (SAC).
The requirements to apply for the Program Khas Jepun, Korea, Perancis dan Jerman:
1. You have to obtain grade A in at least 7 subjects in SPM, including the following subjects:
- For Engineering and Science & Technology courses: Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah, English, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
- For Social Science courses: Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah, English and Mathematics
2. You must not have obtained grade C+ or lower in any subject in SPM.
3. You must have taken SPM 2023.
4. You must not have reached 19 years old (or 20 years old if you took Remove Class previously before entering Form 1) in 2024.
5. You must be a citizen of Malaysia.
For 2024, this programme was open for application on 27 May 2024 and the application closed on 9 June 2024.
To get more information for this programme, go to this web page:
(F) Program Dermasiswa B40:
This programme is for students from families with household income in the lower 40% of the population. It sponsors for diploma courses at local public universities and polytechnics.
There is no guarantee that students who meet all the requirements will be offered this programme, as students will have to undergo selection process.
The requirements to apply for the Program Dermasiswa B40:
1. The monthly household income of your family has to be lower than RM5250.
2. You must have taken SPM 2023 for the first time.
3. You have to obtain grade C in Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah and 3 other subjects in SPM.
4. You must be currently studying a diploma course at a local public university or polytechnic.
5. You must be a citizen of Malaysia.
For 2024, this programme was open for application on 5 August 2024 and the application closed on 18 August 2024.
To get more information for this programme, go to this web page:
(G) Program Khas JPA-MARA:
This programme is for Bumiputra students who have completed the SPM. It sponsors for Engineering, Science & Technology, Social Science and Medicine courses at selected universities in Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and India. You can choose the course you want to study.
Students who are offered this programme will study a pre-university course locally before starting the degree course. JPA will start sponsoring when you begin the pre-university course and this will continue until you complete the degree course.
There is no guarantee that students who meet all the requirements will be offered this programme. Students will have to undergo selection process, which involves attending interviews and the Student Assessment Centre (SAC).
The requirements to apply for the Program Khas JPA-MARA:
1. You have to obtain grade A in at least 7 subjects in SPM, including the following subjects:
- For Engineering and Science & Technology courses: Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah, English, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
- For Social Science courses: Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah, English, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and Pendidikan Islam or Pendidikan Moral
- For Medicine course: Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah, English, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2. You must not have obtained grade C+ or lower in any subject in SPM.
3. You must have taken SPM 2023.
4. You must not have reached 19 years old (or 20 years old if you took Remove Class previously before entering Form 1) in 2024.
5. You and either one of your parents have to be Bumiputra.
6. You must be a citizen of Malaysia.
For 2024, this programme was open for application on 27 May 2024 and the application closed on 9 June 2024.
To get more information for this programme, go to this web page:
The following programmes have been discontinued:
- Program Penajaan Pelajar Cemerlang Lepasan STPM
- Program Cemerlang Pra Universiti
- Program Lepasan Bursary ke Universiti Luar Negara
- Program Penajaan Universiti Perdana
Hi daniel, this is a very detailed and informative post. I'd like to know, is it true that if you accept the kpm bursary, you will need to be bonded to contribute to the country for around 10 years? And does the bursary apply for graphic and design/animation courses or for science courses only? Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteHi, the announcement made by government on 1st of April about Program Cemerlang Pra Universiti( PCPU). It opens for the non-bursary and bursarian have to attend for an interview to get the scolarship. There are ONLY 1000 places, that means some bursarians will not get the offer.Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy only available locally! How unfair to bursarian! This system will be starting next year onward. If it true??
ReplyDelete*is
DeleteYes, JPA has confirmed this. However, it will only affect students who took SPM in 2014. Students who took SPM in 2013 or earlier are not affected by the change. Go to this link for more information:
Deletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5qVTUF0YlkyY0ZrbVk0cldiXzQ/view?usp=sharing
Hi, how about students who took SPM before 2014? Are they eligible to apply for this new scheme? If not , what option do they have?
DeleteStudents who took SPM before 2014 should be able to apply for the new PCPU, but PCPU will only be available in year 2016. For year 2015, they can also choose to apply for the programmes that I listed above.
Deletehi, is the scholarship only offered for courses in the science field? how about law and other courses? it seems like they emphasis more on science field courses.
DeleteThe JPA scholarship sponsors for many courses, both science and non-science, including law. It is not true that they emphasise more on sciences.
DeleteHi there, if I haven't completed my foundation course, can I still apply for the scholarship? To my knowledge, the scholarship application closes on April/May and I will be graduating only on the month of August 2016. Is it possible if I only show my semester 1 exam in the application form> Also, I'm a 2014 SPM graduate.
DeleteHi Daniel. Thank you so much for sharing a very detailed post like this. May I ask you a question? I heard to apply the PIDN, applicants should be in second sem onwards and they have to use their sem1 results. Is it true?
ReplyDeleteSorry, but I am not sure about this. I would recommend that you contact JPA to ask them about this.
DeleteHi. I'm going IMU soon. Pls take a look at copy-pasted statement below (got it from another website)... IMU isnt even in the list for IPTS. May I know where do you get the list? I'm sorry I'm confused.
ReplyDeleteIPTS Tajaan JPA
Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) yang disenaraikan bagi Biasiswa JPA program pengajian peringkat Ijazah sahaja adalah seperti berikut:
Universiti Multimedia (MMU)
Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Sumber: Permohonan Biasiswa PIDN JPA 2013 Program Ijazah Dalam Negara | melvister.com
Currently, IMU states on their website that the JPA scholarship is available for IMU. In April 2012, JPA announced about the PIDN. They stated that the requirements and list of universities for JPA scholarship are the same for Bursary and non-Bursary students, and the list of universities included all the IPTS I listed above including IMU.
DeleteLater, the 2014 version of the document regarding the PIDN requirements only listed MMU, UTP and UNITEN for IPTS, and these 3 universities do not offer Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy course. However, the same document also stated this sentence:
"Penajaan dalam bidang Perubatan, Pergigian dan Farmasi di IPTS adalah tertakluk kepada pengumuman yang dikeluarkan oleh YB Menteri Pengajian Tinggi pada 1 Ogos 2012 iaitu penajaan kepada pelajar yang memperoleh PNGK 4.0 dan tidak ditawarkan pengajian dalam bidang Perubatan, Pergigian dan Farmasi di IPTA tertakluk kepada syarat-syarat yang ditetapkan."
This implies that the PIDN still sponsors for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy courses at the IPTS previously listed, including IMU.
However, the 2015 version of the document regarding the PIDN requirements removed that sentence, and it still listed only MMU, UTP and UNITEN for IPTS. This means that IMU and other IPTS may no longer be sponsored by the PIDN, but this is not confirmed. But whether IMU is sponsored or not, the deadline of the application for PIDN 2015 had passed. I am sorry if this post caused some confusion for you.
Daniel, Thank you for the sharing.
ReplyDeleteunder program (B) Program Penajaan Bursary:
"- All other courses: Top 20 universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education ranking for the particular category that the course is in "
I thought it should be Top 50 Unversities in the world ? Else majority are US universties
Rgds,
KK
For students who took SPM in 2011 or 2012, it is top 50 universities. For students who took SPM in 2013, it is top 20 universities.
DeleteHow about the list? Are we supposed to follow the 2015 one or 2016 list? For the THE ranking.
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the year you are going to start your degree course. If you are starting in 2016, then you should follow the 2016 list.
DeleteHi Danial. My son had recently completed his SPM and currently planning to do his A Level.His ambition is to become a doctor. My question is.. Can he get a JPA scholarship to do medicine?
ReplyDeleteHi Danial. My son had recently completed his SPM and currently planning to do his A Level.His ambition is to become a doctor. My question is.. Can he get a JPA scholarship to do medicine?
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel!About the PCPU scholarship,is it applicable for the 2-yr-foundation students?Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the actual requirements for the PCPU is still not known currently, it is highly likely that foundation students will be able to apply for the PCPU.
DeleteHi Daniel. Can I apply for the JPA scholarship eventhough I haven't completed my foundation course yet. To my knowledge, the scholarship application closes on May/April and I will only graduate on the month of August. Is it possible that I only show my semester 1 result in the application form? Also, I'm a 2014 SPM graduate.
ReplyDeleteNo, your semester 1 results will not be accepted. You have to use your final results of foundation course to apply for the JPA scholarship.
DeleteSo that means I have to wait till next year for the next application?
DeleteCan i apply for the pcpu jpa scholarship for overseas degree for the biomedicine course?
ReplyDeleteWhere can we find the form for the pcpu jpa scholarship or where can we ask for more information?
ReplyDeleteThe PCPU is not yet available currently. You have to wait until its application is open later this year before you can apply for it.
DeleteI'm a SPM 2013 graduate. I have just done my A-levels and have already gotten my results. Am I eligible for the pcpu programme? (Am not under KPM bursary)
ReplyDeleteYes, you are eligible to apply for the PCPU if you meet the requirements.
DeleteHi Daniel,
ReplyDeleteNeed ur help. My had his SPM in yr 2014 and now going to finish his A Level this May'16. He is in interested in Dentistry. Is there any step I can follow to apply a scholarship in dentistry. What is the minimum entry or is a must to have busary fr JPA only can apply?.Tks.
I do not know of any scholarship other than the JPA scholarship. Both Bursary and non-Bursary students can apply for JPA scholarship. For Dentistry, JPA will only sponsor for local universities. The requirement for the JPA scholarship is 3B in A Level.
DeletePutrajaya has suspended the Public Service Department (JPA) Scholarships for degree courses and the Education Ministry's bursary for pre-university programmes amid falling national revenue.
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ReplyDeleteHi...
Good day...
I am writing this plea and appeal on behalf of my daughter...financially, we are indeed in dire straits and do not want to see my daughter to fail in achieving her desired goal.
My daughter got a place in Chicago University last year to do MSc in Financial Mathematics. With whatever savings we had and borrowings from friends and relatives (including funding promises from associates) we sent her to USA to pursue this program in August 2015. We had applied to JPA Malaysia too and was very hopeful either to get a scholarship or loan or combination of both. Thus far, none is forthcoming despite countless attempts. Now, another episode is taking place within the Government administration on JPA scholarship - it is getting all confusing and frustrating indeed. However, Chicago University had given a 50% waiver on fees based on her excellent academic achievement for her first degree - BSc in Actuarial Science and Applied Statistics.
She obtained BSc in Actuarial Science and Applied Statistics from Purdue University, USA in 2012. She was the top and best student at Purdue having obtained Honors with Highest Distinction and a CGPA of 4.0. She was even called for special mention at the 2012 graduating class. Despite this great achievement and in the process making our nation proud, nothing had come by from JPA Malaysia or any of its Government agencies including Talent Corporation. We have tried many other places too but luck had never been on our side.
I am a retiree (aged 65) and writing this appeal to your esteemed organisation if anything possible can be done for her. She is literally suffering in making ends meet. She tried various avenues including part-time job in USA but to no avail. Alternatively, I am even ready to meet the press to highlight our plight for a deserving "Pelajar Cemerlang" case in the manner we are being subjected and treated by the Government and JPA.
Please help.
Thanks and regards
Sam
HP No.: 6 017 200 1066
I will finish my studies in matriculation this april, so does it mean i can only apply for the PIDN programme? and pcpu programme is no longer available?
ReplyDeleteThe PCPU has been cancelled. You should apply for the PIDN instead.
DeleteHi, Daniel I am 2013 SPM. I finish my A Level and got my result. I going to do engineering at Malaysia Nottingham. Am I eligible for PIDN? (I am not a KPM Bursary)
ReplyDeleteHi, Daniel I am 2013 SPM. I finish my A Level and got my result. I going to do engineering at Malaysia Nottingham. Am I eligible for PIDN? (I am not a KPM Bursary)
ReplyDeleteNottingham Malaysia wasn't in the list of universities for PIDN in the previous years. I am not sure whether Nottingham Malaysia will be included in the list for this year. In order to be eligible for PIDN, your university must be in the list.
DeleteHi Daniel, thanks for this detail and helpful post. I'm 2015 SPM student. I would like to know which pre-U program is the best way for me to recieve JPA scholarship in the future? Cambridge A level, Local Matriculation or STPM? I'll really appreciate your reply. Thanks in advance.
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ReplyDeleteI am a 2016 spm student. I get 7A+2A and 1A-. I wanted to study overseas but I have some financial problem. What should I do ?
Try searching on the internet for scholarships or loans that you can apply.
DeleteHi Daniel. I am a bursary student 2015 (spm 2014). I am now studying in matriculation KPM and going to finish my study this April. Since when I accept bursary offer,it is under PCPU system. However,now PCPU system is no longer available,while I also can't apply jpa under the same system for Bursary student 2013& 2014 since they just need to do e-profiling but for my batch is not opened to the system. So I am lost now...don't know which ways I can use to apply jpa...neither PCPU nor E-profiling is available for Bursary student batch 2015 (SPM 2014). What should I apply now in order to get JPA?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, there is nothing much you can do now. You have to wait until JPA announce about the scholarship system for your batch of Bursary students.
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ReplyDeleteHi Daniel. I am a bursary student 2015 (SPM 2014). Previously,we were told that we need to apply for PCPU after we finish our pre-U program and we have to compete with the non-bursary students for the 1000 places. However, there is now no news about PCPU anymore. Does this mean that bursary student 2015 are eligible for program lepasan bursary? Can I automatic get JPA if I get the offer letter from the university that is under the JPA list?
ReplyDeleteYes, SPM 2014 bursary students are eligible for Program Lepasan Bursary. You will be automatically offered the JPA scholarship as long as you meet the requirements.
DeleteMy daughter is currently a 4th year MBBS student at Taylor''s University. Is she still eligible for the JPA application?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, Taylor's University is not in the list of universities for Program Ijazah Dalam Negara, so she is not eligible for the JPA scholarship.
DeleteMy daughter is currently a 4th year MBBS student at Taylor''s University. Is she still eligible for the JPA application?
ReplyDeleteHi,Daniel.I am a STPM leaver,planning to apply for PIDN scholarship(I am not a KPM Bursary recipient). May I know what is Cambridge Online Test (COT) about? If I only get conditional offer letter from the private university, can I attach the conditional offer letter for JPA application? Is it compulsory to get unconditional offer letter in order to apply for JPA scholarship?
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ReplyDeleteHi,Daniel!I am a 2015 SPM leaver.I have applied for the a-level programme at TARuc.But now Programme Bursary is available,can I be a bursary recipient and continue to study a-level at TARuc?
ReplyDeleteIs programme bursary become a loan since 2016? And how much we need to pay?
I saw on a website yestersay said that programme bursary will cover the fees for pre-u programme and also degree.Is it true?
Thank you very much.��
Hi Daniel, thank you so much for the info! I have a question. How do you do an appeal for the JPKJ JPA scholarship? (my application didn't succeed getting short-listed for the interview) Am I writing a letter, or an email, or is there a site where I submit a form online? Also, how do I know if my appeal is accepted or not? I got straight A's for my SPM 2015 result. Thank you in advance for the help.
ReplyDeletehi Daniel..i am SPM leaver..i would like to know how to register for program bursary?
ReplyDeleteYou can register for the Program Bursary at this website:
Deletehttp://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epermohonan/index.php?program=BURS1
Hi Daniel, I am a JPA Bursary 2016 holder opting for KPM matriculation. In your post, you stated that " Submit the unconditional offer letter from your college, the 'Slip Permohonan', a copy of your identity card and other required documents to JPA through post or by going to the JPA headquarters in Putrajaya." May I know what are the other "required documents" since I had only mailed the 3 stated above. Your help is strongly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAfter you have filled in all the information, there is a 'Cetak Slip' page which states the required documents. You have to submit all the documents stated on that page to JPA.
DeleteI do not have access to the 'Cetak Slip' page since I am not a Bursary 2016 holder, so I do not know exactly what documents are required, which is why I wrote 'other required documents' in my post. Can you let me know what are the required documents as stated on that page?
I was only allowed to fill the informations up to the page before the "Cetak Slip" page. After that, it stated " Sila log masuk setelah mendapat keputusan kursus persediaan anda" and the Cetak Slpi page is not accessible. However, there is a link which directs us to the slip permohonan Program Bursary 2016 and it tells us to send the slip permohonan, photocopy of IC and Surat Tawaran Kemasukan Intitusi Persediaan.
DeleteI faced the same problem too! So does that mean our application for bursary is completed? Since we aren't accessible to the 'cetak slip' tab.
DeleteIn that case, you only have to send those 3 documents to JPA. There is no 'other required documents'.
DeleteHi Daniel.May i know that what do u mean by after being offered by ppn will no longer under bursary? How if the student rejected the ppn offer,does he still can get the bursary?
ReplyDeleteHow are ur opinions about ppn? Is it better than bursary? Thank you.
PPN and Bursary are different scholarship programmes. JPA will not offer you both of them so you have to choose either one. The PPN will sponsor for your degree at overseas universities, while the Bursary will only sponsor for local universities, so the PPN is definitely better. It may be possible to reject the PPN to get the Bursary, but there is absolutely no reason to do so.
DeleteSeems like I can't go to Curtin University Sarawak with Program Lepasan Bursary (BURS) after matriculation since I am not previously sponsored by the KPM Bursary.Right?
ReplyDeleteSeems like I can't go to Curtin University Sarawak with Program Lepasan Bursary (BURS) after matriculation since I am not previously sponsored by the KPM Bursary.Right?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, you do not qualify for the Program Lepasan Bursary because it is only for students who are previously sponsored by the KPM Bursary.
DeleteHi Daniel,
ReplyDeleteMy son has been offered into Program JPA Mara 2016 doing his foundation at UNITEN. I've checked eKeputusan and it said that to download all relevent documents on the 18th May, today. I went to ePenawaran at http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epenawaran/?noTheme=1, and the message says "Maklumat anda tidak ditemui di dalam pangkalan data kami". Is that the correct link and is there another link? tqvm
That is the correct link. You get the error message because ePenawaran is not yet open. It will only be open on 20 May as stated on the JPA website.
DeleteHi... im ex matriculation student session 15/16.. n now i waiting fr pspm II result.. can i apply for PIDN?? or PIDN only for those currently studying in degree?? Can u alittle bit explain about PIDN???
ReplyDeleteTo apply for the PIDN, you must have received your final Matriculation results and the unconditional offer from your university, before the deadline of PIDN which is 30 May. Otherwise, you can only apply for the PIDN next year when you are studying the degree.
DeleteI am a parent of a student who has finished Form 5. Thank you so much for enlightening us on so many things. This site answer many of our questions. Please continue to write and update. We will continue reading
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ReplyDeleteHello Daniel.
ReplyDeleteI am currently studying Cambridge A-Levels and will be taking the May-June series examinations for my A2.
So currently I'm thinking of taking IELTS around May/June. How do I claim the examination fees from JPA? Thanks.
You should inform your college about that. They will give you assistant on what you need to do next.
DeleteCan you write a detailed passage for the JPA-MARA Scholarship?
ReplyDeleteDone.
DeleteDaniel, thanks for this amazing detailed explaination! I couldn't have knew about all these JPA scholarships without your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm a STPM graduate and just gotten my results last week. From your blog, it seems like I could only go for PIDN, as alot of scholarships meant for STPM leavers discontinued :(I have a question. Do you know when usually they would open application for PIDN? Because it seems like application period is usually a week only and I wouldn't want to miss this amazing scholarship :(
Thanks again! :D
The PIDN is usually open for application in May. Last year, it was open from 23 May to 30 May. You should check the JPA website often. When the application is open, there will be a link for PIDN on the website.
DeleteHi Daniel. I am a bursary student 2015 (SPM 2014). What should I do if I don't want to take JPA for my degree programme? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou simply don't register for the JPA scholarship. You need not inform JPA about that.
DeleteHi Daniel, I recently got straight A+ in SPM 2016 and I have a few questions about the Program Penajaan 9A+ (P9A+). Is it automatically offered to all those who achieved 9A+ or will only a select few get the scholarship? Will I definitely receive the pre-university programme I choose? (for example, foundation at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia) Thank you so much for writing such a thorough post! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you obtain 9A+ or above, you need to register for the P9A+ through the JPA website, then it is guaranteed you will be offered the P9A+. You will definitely get to study the pre-u programme of your choice, as long as it is in the list sponsored by the P9A+.
DeleteHi Daniel, I am listed in the Program Penajaan Nasional (PPN) namelist so I juz applied for it. If I successfully get the offer but I suddenly pull out, can I still get the Penajaan 9A+ offer? I also applied for the Program JKPJ,will it affect my other applications on the PPN and Penajaan 9A+ Programme? Coz I think I might juz take the penajaan 9A+ programme instead but I cannot really cancel my other applications since it alrdy passed the deadline. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, you must register for the Penajaan 9A+ (P9A+) when the registration is open. Both the PPN and JKPJ require interviews, if you really want to cancel the application, you can simply not attend the interview. If you are successfully offered the PPN or JKPJ, you may not be offered the P9A+. In that case, you can contact JPA and explain to them your situation, then they will offer you the P9A+.
DeleteHi Daniel, thank you for the informative post! I'm studying in MMU and currently been sponsored by JPA under PIDN programme. However, I would like to know, is there any possibility that JPA would sponsor me if I do well in my degree and wanted to pursue my master overseas with their sponsorship?
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DeleteAs far as I know, JPA only sponsors for Master programmes in Malaysia and it is quite competitive because they only sponsor a limited number of students.
DeleteHi, Daniel. I would like to ask if I get the Penajaan 9A+ Programme and I want to study at Taylor's University, do I need to apply for the university itself as well despite that I already applied for the Penajaan 9A+ Programme? I mean apply for both sides at the same time so I could get the offer? I am confused. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes, you need to apply directly to Taylor's University and get the offer. When you apply for the Program Penajaan 9A+, you will be asked to submit the university offer letter.
DeleteHi Daniel,I am considering one of the universities under Penajaan 9A+ Programme and I would love to hear your advice. I wanna take chemical engineering course. Among Taylor's University,UTP(petronas),MMU,UTARand UNITEN,which is better for me to choose? I heard there is one chemical engineering course from I-dunno-which-university,that is if I take it I will get MEng(Master) instead of BEng after 4 years of studying. Is it among the list of university above? All in all,which uni would u suggest me? Thank you.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I would recommend Taylor's University or UTAR. I am not sure which university offers MEng, but please note that JPA does not sponsor for MEng courses, only BEng.
DeleteHi there, I am a SPM leaver for 2016 and I got 10As and recently I just received the JPA engineering offer. They asked me to go for the interview on 2 of April. Well, I feel very lucky but I have a very big question here : can I still change the destination that I would like to pursue engineering now? (I have chosen France but now my daddy said it's too far for me as a girl.) Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou can no longer change the destination now because the scholarship application had closed.
DeleteHi Daniel. I wanted to apply for private university under Penajaan 9A+ Programme but I met some problems. The English Proficiency Requirement stated that I need the results like TOEFL etc. But since I am juz a spm leaver, I don't really have that and have not taken any equivalent test like MUET, so what should I do? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou have to study foundation before you can start degree at the university. English proficiency test is only required to get into degree, not foundation. Some universities even accept SPM English 1119 as an English proficiency test.
DeleteNow, you only need to use your SPM results to apply for foundation. If required, you will take the IELTS or MUET when you are studying foundation.
Hi there. I am a SPM leaver for 2016, my mind is in a mess rite now and I could really use ur help :) I want to study chemical engineering, so among APU, Curtin University of Technology, INTI,Monash,SEGi,Taylor's, Nottingham, UCSI,UTAR,UTP,UNITEN and MMU,which are all under Penajaan 9A+ Programme, which is the best for me? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI would recommend Nottingham for Chemical Engineering, because its degree is of UK standard and is recognised internationally.
DeleteIf im taking the 9A+ scholarship, and i wanna do twinning, do i need to pay for my overseas fee only while jpa will sponsor my local fees or i needa pay full for my degrees for twinning?
ReplyDeleteJPA does not sponsor for twinning at all, so you will need to pay the full fees.
Deletehey, I'm looking for parties that offer scholarships for students who have completed a year of foundation and are looking to continue degree in a private local university ( Newcastle University) is there any you know of ?
ReplyDeleteYou can try applying for the Khazanah scholarship.
DeleteHi I would like to know that what are the expenses covered under program penajaan 9A.Are they paying for our tution fees only or other expenses like books, application fees as well?
ReplyDeleteThe scholarship will pay for tuition fees and application fees. It will also sponsor for tests such as IELTS or MUET, but only once. You will get a monthly allowance, which you will use to pay for accommodation, books etc.
DeleteHey Daniel, since you're a JPA scholar, how much allowance are you getting per month? And is the allowance used to cover accommodation fees as well? Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteI get an allowance of RM5450 every 6 months. The allowance is used to pay for the accommodation, so there is not much allowance left after deducting that.
DeleteHi. I am lepasan bursary 2015. May i know what CGPA i need to maintain in my undergraduate programme if i want to study engineering?
ReplyDeleteFor Engineering, you need to get a CGPA of at least 2.2 for every semester.
DeleteHi daniel . Ive been shortlisted for jkpj programme . My question is can i use this scholarship to persue my study in local university istead of study abroad . Thanks daniel
ReplyDeleteNo, you can't. You can only study Engineering, Science & Technology or Social Science courses in Japan, Korea, France or Germany.
DeleteHi Daniel,I am offered a place to study materials science under PPN. But my initial plan is to study chemical engineering. Do u know is materials science a good course to study compared to ChemE? I am feeling paranoid if I decline the offer coz it is only for top 20 students in the whole country. What to do?? ;( Hope for ur soonest reply. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBoth Material Science and Chemical Engineering are good courses. However, the most important thing is your interest, you should study the course that you are truly interested in. If you are interested in Chemical Engineering, you should reject the PPN and apply for the P9A+ instead. The P9A+ allows you to study any course you choose at local universities. It is guaranteed that you will be offered the P9A+ if you apply for it.
Deletehi, may i know which path have you taken since i am in the same boat ?
DeleteMay I know what is covered for Program Lepasan Bursary currently? Amount of allowance and etc
ReplyDeleteIt covers the study fees and allowance. The amount of allowance depends on the university and course. I get an allowance of RM5450 every 6 months.
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ReplyDeleteHi Daniel. I am a spm leaver for 2016. If I get 3.75 for Foundation program under penajaan 9A+ and want to study degree ,may I know how high is the CGPA I need to maintain? Thank u.
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the course you study. The minimum CGPA required for each semester is 2.4 for Social Science, 2.2 for Pure Science or Applied Science, 2.1 for Technology and 2.0 for Pharmacy. For Medicine or Dentistry, you just need to pass every semester.
Deletehi daniel. just wanna say thanks a lot. you may not know how thankful am i that you provide these informations.
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel, do you have any friends studying engineering at Nottingham Malaysia for JPA Lepasan Bursary? If Yes, may I know how much allowance they receive every 6 months? And may I know your estimated fees for books in your first year? Thank you
ReplyDeleteI have one friend studying Engineering at Nottingham Malaysia, but he is not under JPA scholarship. I do not buy any books for my first year since I only used the lecture notes.
DeleteHello Daniel, may I know does the JPA sponsor for Meng for Program Lepasan Bursary?
ReplyDeleteNo, JPA does not sponsor for MEng. Only BEng is sponsored.
DeleteHi daniel. thanks for the informative info. for spm leaver 2015 (bursary 2016), after we're done with foundation/matriculation, do we just have to update eprofiling and wait for JPA's notice for epenawaran? usually, what months the epenawaran starts to open? or do we have to register thru PIDN for our degree? thanks
ReplyDeleteAfter completing Foundation/Matriculation, you have to update your details on the same eProfiling website that you previously used to register for the Program Bursary. The ePenawaran will usually be activated a few days to a few weeks after you complete eProfiling. If it is still not activated after a few weeks, you should contact JPA. Do not register for PIDN, it is for non Bursary students only.
DeleteHello Daniel, thanks a lot for the info. It is very useful. May i know are there any specific grades that i have to maintain in order to secure the scholarship throughout my degree?
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the course you study. The minimum CGPA required for each semester is 2.4 for Social Science, 2.2 for Pure Science or Applied Science, 2.1 for Technology and 2.0 for Pharmacy. For Medicine or Dentistry, you just need to pass every semester.
DeleteHi Daniel, how much is the allowance for those on the Penajaan Nasional Programme to UK?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I do not have information about that.
DeleteI felt a little bit sad....If I got 1 more A+, I can apply the Penjanaan 9A+......Anyway, thanks for your detailed explanation bro , you did a great job. Welldone !
ReplyDeleteIs this JPA Penajaan 9A+ a guarantee scholarship for all 9A+ students? Or JPA will need to consider other factors such as koko to grant such scholarship to the students?
ReplyDeleteIt is guaranteed for all 9A+ students. No other factors are taken into consideration.
DeleteMay I ask are there any accommodation and food allowance for this JPA Penajaan 9A+? How much is that?
ReplyDeleteFor pre-university, the allowance is RM430 per month. For degree, the monthly allowance depends on the course and university.
DeleteYou meant RM430 for accommodation and food allowance?
DeleteYes
DeleteHas any NuMed graduates commence their foundations year 1 and 2 training in the UK with a view to GMC registration?
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel! I would like to enquiry some information regarding Program JKPJ. Is dietetics course included in Science and Technology field offered by JPA?
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel! T'm sorry to bother you but when are we required to choose what branch of engineering we wish to pursue if I got shortlisted for JKPJ? I applied for the Kejuruteraan programme but I want to know when I can choose what branch of engineering I wish to pursue. Or does JPA determine what branch of engineering you get?
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel, I'm considering to study at Nottingham under the P9A+ programme. But this uni doesn't practice the CGPA system for its foundation programme. So how much is the minimum mark should I score to reach the "had kecemerlangan" set by jpa?
ReplyDeleteYour results in the Foundation programme can be converted into CGPA. You should ask the university for advice on that.
DeleteHi Daniel, this is the most helpful article on jpa penajaan 9A+ that I came across so far. Your info really helped me a lot and made things clearer for me. For JKPJ programme, I applied for engineering in Germany, went for the interview and currently waiting for the results to be released on 11 May. I would like to know whether I get to choose the branch of engineering as I'm only interested in chemical engineering.
ReplyDeleteDaniel, may i know is it true that we must open a bank account from Bank Islam Malaysia (BIMB) for Penajaan 9A+?
ReplyDeleteYes, a Bank Islam account is required.
DeleteThanks for the reply,muchly appreciated.
DeleteHi Mr.Daniel, may i know when will i receive the Surat Tawaran JPA under P9A+? The deadline is on 30th June, will they upload the result to ePenawaran on the first week of July,ie:1st July or later than that? Im concerned about being unable to receive the surat before my July foundation class commence. Thanks for the detailed explainations tho. Regards.
ReplyDeleteUsually, ePenawaran will be activated a few days after you complete the registration for P9A+. You will then be able to log in and get the surat tawaran. If you complete the registration early, you won't have to wait until early July.
DeleteI have proceeded my registration until cetak slip for foundation on 5th April smth,so far i have only received their prompt reply regarding my documents that are being sent are received successfully and they did mention that they will inform me when my ePenawaran is activated. This later went silence until today���� is it possible that they will only announce to me after the taklimat?
DeleteI think they will activate the ePenawaran once they have held the taklimat on this 19th May to make things more systematic. :)
Deletehi, I am spm leaver 2017. If I accepted the offer from jpa under the PPN programme, will my application for the penajaan 9 A+ be cancelled automatically ? since i've already completed the procedures..
ReplyDeletePerhaps,yes. Please check the spam section in your email,there should be an invitation email wrote by jpa about the taklimat for P9a+ and sent to 309 receipients on 16thMay, if your name is still there, you may not be cancelled since you havent really go for study under PPN i guess?
Deletethank you
Deletei did get the invitation though
DeleteGlad to hear that,attend it then you can ask questions regarding ur situation directly to the representatives. -lee the anonymous
DeleteIf a jpa scholar cant get a job within 6 months after completing his/her bachelor program, he/she has to pay back the full amount jpa sponsored for his/her study. 6 months is quite a short period if the scholar wants to secure a job. Any idea whether jpa allows the scholar to extend the period say additional 2 or 3 months?
ReplyDeleteIt is possible to apply for an extension and JPA will consider that on a case by case basis.
DeleteDaniel, thx for your reply. But i think it is not easy to find a job in govt sector, right? And is there any interest rate charged for the repayment and what is the rate? Do u hv any idea?
DeleteIt is rare for JPA scholars to not get a job in the government sector. There is absolutely no interest for the repayment.
DeleteIs there anyone in 2018 P9A+ batch going to Swinburne or Curtin? I know most of you are heading to Monash/Taylors/Numed tho #just wondering
ReplyDeleteHaha. Who is going to sunway a-level,no matter Jan,Mar or July intake? We can know each other fitst.
ReplyDeleteHi bro. For (E) Program Ijazah Dalam Negara 2018, you mentioned it starts from 16 to 22 May 2018. Any chance for second time application?
ReplyDeleteThe application had closed now. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. However, you can try applying for it next year.
DeleteHi Daniel, Im applying for Program Pelajar Cemerlang (PPC) 2018 in which I have received offer letter from Bristol university which was ranked 44th in 2018 and recently the rank dropped to 51st in 2019 ranking. Therefore the university is not listed in their T&C. However, Im trying my luck by just applying. Is there any chances I can appeal for scholarship or for atleast a cost sharing?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, since Bristol University is not in the list of universities for PPC 2018, it will not be sponsored by JPA. You can still try applying and appealing, but your chances of being offered the scholarship is pretty low.
DeleteHi Daniel, do you know what is plan of study required during the interview by JPA?
ReplyDeleteSorry, but I do not have information about that, as I have never attended an interview by JPA.
Deletehi there, may I ask anybody know the maximum accommodation cost JPA will cover for spm 9A+? I read the agreement mentioned as twin sharing and the total cost (inclusive accommodation and tuition fees) must not exceed RM 20,000 per semester for foundation. If I choose single room but the monthly rental not exceed RM500. Will JPA have any issue on this? Please share if you know. Thanks in advance.
ReplyDelete"JPA does not allow and will not cover up for any forms of accommodation other than twin-sharing rooms."We have been repeatedly told so by their representatives during several meet-ups. This is becuase JPA only wanted to provide rooms that are considered as middle options accross all Unis within the list so the amount of accommodation fees spent on the recipients in diff Unis could be averaged. TBH, your single room's cost is even cheaper than most of the twin-sharing rooms available. How's it going for you now? Have you sent any emails to them regarding your situation?
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ReplyDeleteHi, you mentioned that you took four subjects for your A-level in your other post. Since JPA only sponsors for three subjects under JPA 9A+ programme, did they sponsor the exam fees for all four subjects instead of only three? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThey only sponsor 3 subject exam fees
DeleteWill the jpa students continue as jpa students upon completing their foundation program when pursuing their undergraduate program. Any advice? Thx
ReplyDeleteYes, provided their CGPA in Foundation programme reached or exceeded 3.75 as mentioned above.
ReplyDeleteThx for your reply.
DeleteIf students do not achieve the required cgpa, the sponsorship will terminate at foundation level? No chance to appeal?
AFAIK, appeal is only applicable to degree students, so the statement you made should hold as true. Students may not get to proceed with sponsorship continuation for degree stage if they couldn't make it for Foundation (which is unlikely to happend as foundation is perceived as a relatively easy preU course for a sponsored student)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the detailed explanation. I was so confused with all the programs they had. I still would like to know the differences between JKPJ and PKJM. Why do they have 2 almost similar program under the same sponsor? What are their significant differences?
ReplyDeleteAlso do you know anything about the special preparation program (japan) from UM? Does it fall under PKJM too or it's their own program since I called them and they said I need to apply through mara (they also said the person in charge is on holiday). I didn't found any way to apply for that but I do found the jpa ones. If you would be so kind to reply.
JKPJ and PKJM are indeed quite similar, but they differ in the countries and courses they sponsor. Visit the websites of JKPJ and PKJM for more information.
DeleteI do not have information about UM's special preparation program for Japan. You can apply for both JKPJ and PKJM if you are not sure.
Hi,daniel. I have just received an offer letter for A level in UIIM. It says that JPA will sponsor me fully under Penajaan 9A+. However, I want to take Asasi in Universiti Malaya. Is it possible for me to choose Universiti Malaya as my 1st choice in upu or does JPA pick the university for us ? If I refuse to take the A level, does it mean I reject the scholarship ? or do i still get it ? Please reply asap, thank you ! ��
ReplyDeleteJPA does not choose the college/university for you, you have to apply yourself.
DeleteIf you want to study Asasi at UM, you need to apply through UPU just like everyone else. You should put it as your 1st choice if it's really your 1st choice. Note that you will not have an advantage over others in the application process just because you are a JPA scholar. If you successfully get a place, then JPA will sponsor you for Asasi at UM.
If you reject the offer for A Level at UIIM, this will not affect your JPA scholarship. You can still study A Level, Asasi or Matrikulasi at other colleges or universities and JPA will sponsor you whatever your choice is.
However, the deadline to register for the Program Penajaan 9A+ is 30 June 2019, so you have to make the final decision of what you want to study before that. If the UPU results is still not yet out by then, you must not continue to wait and you should choose something else instead. It is wise for you have an alternative just in case. A Level at Taylor's College is a good option, and you can easily get an offer if you apply for it.
Dear Daniel :
ReplyDeleteMy son just get an offer from JPA under the Program Khas JKPJ. He has to attend the pre U courses locally for 24 month. After that , he will be offer to study in Japan for diploma ( 3 years) and degree ( 2 years) . Is it correct to get an oversea degree , one have to wait for almost seven years ?
Just wonder , if he cannot manage to fulfill the terms after pre-U courses, he will lost everything ? i mean can he further study in any local U after that ?
And what if he cannot fulfill the terms after the three years diploma in Japan , he still won't get a place in U , right ? Thats want i worried about though i don't think that will happen.
Really hard to made the right choice since he is now in form six and engineering ( kejuruteraan ) is never be his choice ... but to let go this golden opportunity is something that is quite insane. Just need some advises .
But the way , he is really interested in biotechnology or agricultural . I wonder weather he can switch to that under the JKPJ programme.
Thx for your times.
I suppose your son got offered the Program Kejuruteraan Teknikal Jepun. It is true that he will need to spend 7 years in order to get the degree. As the name of the programme suggests, it sponsors for Engineering courses only and switching to another course is most probably not allowed.
DeleteIf he does not fulfil the requirements after finishing the pre-U course, he will still get the pre-U certificate (as long as he doesn't fail). Many private universities in Malaysia recognise the certificate, although public universities do not. He can still apply to study degree courses at those universities, but JPA will not sponsor for that.
If he does not fulfil the requirements after finishing the diploma, he will still have the diploma (again, as long as he doesn't fail). With the diploma, he will be able to apply for jobs in both the public and private sectors in Malaysia, although the salary may not be as high compared to if he got the degree.
I have to say, if he studies a course that he is not interested in just because he is offered a scholarship, it is actually a very unwise decision. It is not a "golden opportunity" at all if he has no interest. In fact, lack of interest is one of the most common reasons students fail in their degree. Sorry if I sound harsh here.
My advice is that your son should think carefully about what he is interested in. If he is not interested in Engineering, I suggest that he continue with Form 6 and try to apply for a scholarship or loan that do sponsor for Biotechnology or Agriculture courses.
Hi, can I know that what are the courses offered under JKPJ program for science and technology in Germany?
ReplyDeleteHi, r u an ex jpa jkpj scholar?
ReplyDeleteI am a JPA scholar under Program Penajaan Bursary.
DeleteHi. I would like to ask f,or program khas lepasan spm dlm negara this year, will jpa sponsor 100% degree fee in IPTA? Cuz I heard that yuran pengajian IPTA given by JPA is RM1000+++ per year while most courses in IPTA costs RM9000+++ with the duration 4 years. Therefore, I wonder if RM1000+++ per year is enough for the yuran pengajian in IPTA? Thank you for your kind help.
ReplyDeleteJPA will definitely sponsor 100% of the study fees for degree courses at IPTA. What you heard isn't true.
DeleteHi, may I know how much is the interest rate of JPA PIDN?
ReplyDeleteThere is no interest.
DeleteHi Daniel, can you find out why numed mbbs has been excluded from this year jpa list?
ReplyDeleteI am aware that NUMed is no longer in the JPA list of universities for the latest SPM leavers, but I have no idea why. I too hope that JPA can reverse their decision, but there is little I can do about that.
DeleteHi, I applied for LSPM and got to the "Maklumat Akademik" page but couldn't fill it in since the UPU results haven't come out yet. The thing is the results are coming out on 3rd week of July while the application deadline is tomorrow. It asked if i am currently following any pre-U courses so i chose no and then saved my info. So is my application considered done even though I could not make it to the Cetak Slip page? Will I be able to update it after I have gotten an offer even though it is past the deadline?? Tried e-mailing JPA but they didn't reply :((
ReplyDeleteBased on the previous years, the registration page for Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara will be open again some time after the deadline. You will be able to log in and update the information.
Deletehello, what are the courses offered for bidang Sains dan Teknologi in Korea for the JPA JKPJ program? thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel, as the fees for private medical schools can be quite substantial, does JPA pay 100% of the fees under Penajaan 9A+? Thanks
ReplyDeleteYes, JPA sponsors 100% of the study fees.
DeleteHi Daniel, how actually we nid to payback for JPA PIDN? Izit by installment and what is the interest rate?
ReplyDeleteIt's by monthly instalments and there's no interest.
DeleteHow long is the period for installment?
DeleteThe instalment is over many years. After you complete your degree, JPA will send you an email or letter regarding the details of the repayment.
Deletehi Daniel, thanks for sharing all these useful info. im currently a student studying pre-u in matriculation college, sponspored under Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara 2021. In the blog you mentioned that ------ If you applied for a degree course at a local private university before the final results of your pre-university course is released using your forecast results and got a conditional offer, you can get a JPA scholarship conditional offer letter (TFA). - By submitting the TFA to the university, they will waive any deposit that you may have to pay. - You can get up to 2 TFA for 2 different universities, and you can still switch to other universities after your final results is released if you wish. ------ does that mean that after my matriculation programme, while waiting for the UPU result to be revealed (which will be on late-Oct), I can apply to other priv unis (intake on late-June) under the scholarship, and if after UPU result i wish to change university, i can still do so?
ReplyDeletethanks for the reply in advance!