The JPA Scholarship 2026 offers financial support to top-performing Malaysian students. Whether you’re applying after SPM, STPM, or are already enrolled in an undergraduate program, it’s important to understand the specific eligibility criteria for your category. Discover the eligibility criteria for the JPA Scholarship 2025 for SPM, STPM, and undergraduate students with academic and age requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for JPA Scholarship (For All Applicants)
To be considered for the JPA Scholarship, all applicants must:
- Be a Malaysian citizen
- Be in good health and of good character
- Not to be under any other financial sponsorship
- Be willing to serve the government if bonded under the scholarship terms
These general requirements apply regardless of whether you’re applying after SPM, STPM, or during your undergraduate studies.
Eligibility Criteria for SPM Students
Students applying for the JPA Scholarship after SPM 2026 must meet the following criteria:
- Sat for SPM in 2024
- Achieved a minimum of 8A grades (exact requirement may vary by program)
- Must be under 18 years of age at the time of application
- Applying for foundation or diploma-level programs
- Preference is given to those from science-related streams such as:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- ICT
- Pure Sciences
This category is highly competitive and aims to support early academic excellence.
Eligibility Criteria for STPM / Matriculation / Foundation Students
If you’ve completed STPM, Matriculation, or Asasi, the following apply:
- Completed your program in the previous academic year
- Achieved a CGPA of 3.50 or higher
- Be under the age of 21 or 22
- Intending to pursue a Bachelor’s degree
- Course and institution must be listed under JPA’s approved programs
Only programs approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) or JPA are accepted.
Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Students
For students already in a Bachelor’s degree program, you must:
- Be enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate course
- Have a strong academic background from your previous qualification (e.g., STPM, A-Level)
- Be accepted into a local or international university recognized by JPA
- Choose a program that falls within JPA’s priority sectors, such as:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Data Science
- Biotechnology
This level often includes bond agreements upon graduation.
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