Preparing to take the big leap into university? 

Keep in mind that education doesn't come for free - but that doesn't mean you can't reduce the costs. We've got your back! We've compiled a list of scholarships for SPM students, so you don't have to worry about where to get your money from. 
 

External scholarships - Here’s a list of scholarships from numerous scholarship providers:

• JPA Program Khas Lepasan SPM Dalam Negara (LSPM) (Application period: 3 – 16 April 2026)
• JPA Program Penajaan Nasional (PPN) (Application period: 3 – 16 April 2026)
• JPA Program Khas Jepun, Korea, Perancis dan Jerman (JKPJ) (Application period: 3 – 16 April 2026)
• Program Khas JPA-MARA (PKJM) (Application period: 3 – 16 April 2026)
• MARA Young Talent Development Programme (YTP) (Deadline: 13 April 2026)
• PNB Global Scholarship Award (Deadline: 8 April 2026)
• Bank Negara Malaysia Kijang Pre-University Scholarship (Deadline: 8 April 2026)
• Yayasan TNB PRIME Scholarship (8 April 2026)
• PETRONAS Education Sponsorship (SPM Leavers) (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
• Yayasan UEM Undergraduate Global Scholarship (Deadline: 12 April 2026)
• Khazanah Global Scholarship Programme (Deadline: 13 April 2026)
• Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme (Deadline: 13 April 2026)
• Shell Malaysia Scholarship (Deadline: 14 April 2026)
• Sin Chew Daily Education Fund Scholarship (Deadline: 14 April 2026)
• The Star Education Fund Scholarship Awards (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
• Axiata Foundation All-Star Bestari Scholarship (Deadline: 10 May 2026)
• Hong Leong Foundation Merit Scholarship (Application period: 1 April – 30 May 2026)

Scholarships by private colleges and universities

They can cover up to 100% of your studies.

1. Taylor's College Community Scholarship (Deadline: 5 July 2026)
2. Nottingham 50% Foundation Scholarship (Deadline: 7 April 2026)
3. APU Merit Awards
4. IMU University Foundation in Science Scholarship
5. MCKL Merit Scholarship
6. SEGi High Achiever's Scholarship (HAS)
7. Swinburne Sarawak PVC Academic Excellence Scholarship
8. MAHSA 100% Scholarship for Foundation
9. HELP University Distinction Awards
10. First City UC Merit Study Award
11. UNITAR I-Future Scholarship
12. TAR UMT Merit Scholarship
13. MUCM Foundation in Science Scholarship

PS : Bear in mind, that some scholarships may not be open yet. We will update this list from time to time. Make sure to check it out and make the most of the resources available to you!

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