University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) is offering internal & external scholarships to Malaysian students who wish to study at UCTS Sibu campus.

Internal Sponsorship

UCTS Foundation Sponsorship

• It is a three-tiers financial assistance to assist students entering Foundation Programme at UCTS
• The tiers are determine by the SPM result or its equivalent
  • Tier 1 (4A & Above) Tuition fee & Hostel fee
  • Tier 2 (2A, 2B, / C & Above) Tuition fee
  • Tier 3 (5C & Above) Tuition fee 50%
• Pursue Degree level studies at UCTS after completion of Foundation Programme

UCTS Undergraduate Scholarship

Partial Board of Director's Sponsorship (PBODS)

• Financial assistance to assist students Undergraduate at UCTS
• Minimum CGPA 2.5 and above in Foundation/Diploma/Matriculation, 2B's in STPM or 1A in UEC
  • CGPA 2.5 - < 3.0 (RM750)
  • CGPA < 3.0 - < 3.5 (RM1250)
  • CGPA < = 4.0 (RM1750)
• Are not receiving other scholarship

Nangka Sponsorship

• Both parents must be a voter for Nangka Constituency (N49)
• Maintain CGPA 2.0 and above every semester

Yayasan Toh Li Hua Sponsorship

• Potential student with good result
• Maintain CGPA 2.0 and above every semester
• Family income does not exceed RM3,000 per month
• Cover living allowance

External Sponsorship & Loan

Yayasan Sarawak Loan

• Must be Sarawakian either one of their parents are Sarawakian
• Application is open throughout the year
• For 'Top-up" for tuition fees, students are required to attach the PTPTN loan offer letter for Undergraduate student.
• Apply through Yayasan Sarawak website: yayasansarawak.org.my (Copy of documents need to be submitted to Yayasan Sarawak)
• Subject to term and conditions stipulated by Yayasan Sarawak

Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak

• One-off financial assistance and must be Muslim from Sarawak
• Apply through Baitulmal Sarawak website: tbs.org.my

Yayasan Sabah

• Sabah natives age between 18 to 35 years old
• Not blacklisted by Sabah Foundation (Parents/Guarantors/Siblings)
• Subject to term and conditions stipulated by Yayasan Sabah
• Apply through Yayasan Sabah website : yayasansabahgroup.org.my

Bakun Trust Fund

• Available to students Undergraduate originated from Belaga or Sungai Asap area
• One-off financial assistance

Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)

• Must be a Malaysian citizen and does not exceed 45 years of age on the date of application
• The value of loan is dependent on the student's family income
• Maintain GPA 2.0 and above every semester
• PTPTN PIN (Personal Identification Number) need to be purchased at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) amounting to RM5.05
• Must open a personal account with Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB). The account to be used by PTPTN to disburse of the loan
• Must open a Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (SSPN) account at the nearest PTPTN branch or participating bank.
• Must apply via PTPTN website: www.ptptn.gov.my
• Online application deadline: 30 January and 28 February / 30 August and 30 September

Biasiswa Yayasan Sarawak Tun Taib (STEM) & Yayasan Biasiswa Sarawak Tunku Abdul Rahman (Non-STEM)

• Foundation/Matriculation/Diploma/A-level/STPM
• Maintain GPA 3.0 and above every semester
• Strong leadership skill and active participation in extracurricular activities
• Are not receiving other scholarship/loan
• Application form obtain in Yayasan Sarawak website: www.yayasansarawak.org.my

Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Scholarship

• Form can be obtaind at Sarawak Energy website: sarawakenergy.com.my
• Foundation Programme
  • Not exceeding 21 years of age at the enrollment date for the foundation studies.
  • Minimum 8A's in SPM examination.
  • Not receiving other scholarship or financial aid
  • Strong leadership qualities, excellent team-player, excel in both extra-curricular activities and sports
  • No other family member is currently a Sarawak Energy Scholarship recipient
• Undergraduate Programme
  • Must not be older than 24 years of age during the tine of application
  • Currently first-year student in a recognized public/ or private higher learning institution and not recipient of any other scholarship
  • Strong leadership qualities, excellent team-player, excel in both extra-curricular activities and sports
  • No other family member is currently a Sarawak Energy Scholarship recipient
  • Minimum 8A's in SPM examination;
  • Minimum 3A's & 1B in STPM examination;
  • Minimum CGPA at least 3.0 in Matriculation/Foundation/Diploma/Undergraduate

Sabah State Government Scholarship (BKNS)

• Malaysian citizen who hails from Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan
• Must not be more than 25 years old at the time of application
• CGPA 3.5 in Diploma/Matriculation/Foundation or CGPA 3.3 in STPM
• Must apply online via website biasiswa.sabah.gov.my

Yu Chee Hoe And Lee Kwan Charitable Trust (YCHLK Scholarship)

• Open to financially needy and academically inclined Malaysian students pursue a full time first Degree with aged 23 years and
• Full tuition fees and living expenses for successful applicants amounting up to RM20, 000 per academic year or up to RM80, 000 for a four year full degree programme
• Recipient must achieve and maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent every semester
• Family household income below RM60,000 per annum
• Currently not a recipient of any scholarship or financial aids from any other organization
• Applicant with outstanding extra-curricular record will have added advantange
• Apply through YCHLK charitable website: ychlkcharitable.com.my

Employee Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal Scheme

• Applicants must be EPF members and/or children of EPF members
• Applicable for Undergraduate only
• Must receive Offer Letter from UCTS
• Up to total fees or entire balance in Account II, whichever is lower
• Member may apply for withdrawal in each academic year provided there are suffient fund in Account II
• On-going application.

For more information on PTPTN application, please visit Financial-assistance.pdf

Source: https://www.ucts.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/financial-assistance.pdf