the Program Ijazah Dalam Negara PIDN began accepting online applications It is a convertible loan sponsorship managed by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam JPA It supports current undergraduate students at public universities Premier polytechnics and Government Linked Universities GLU across Malaysia
What Is PIDN
PIDN stands for Program Ijazah Dalam Negara It provides support through Pinjaman Boleh Ubah PBU to eligible students pursuing their first degree locally
Why It Matters
This loan may convert into full scholarship if you serve in public service after graduation Or it may require partial repayment depending on your employer You get better support but still have flexibility
Are You Eligible
- Must be a Malaysian citizen
- Must be currently enrolled in a first degree locally before application closing date
- Must have good health and be able to complete your studies
- You and your parents or guardians must not be blacklisted by JPA
- You must not receive other financial sponsorship at the same level
- Age limit is 23 years or younger for most applicants and 24 years for transfer students
Academic Requirements
- Must not have failed or repeated any subject
- Must not have deferred studies before applying
- Must hold a current CGPA of at least 3.30 for non engineering fields or 3.00 for engineering fields
- Must have at least 12 months of study remaining beyond the current semester
- If coming from a diploma background you may apply using your final diploma CGPA of at least 3.30
Eligible Institutions and Fields
- Supported to study at public universities UA
- Premier polytechnics and Government Linked Universities GLU are also included
Supported fields
- Science
- Engineering and technology
- Social sciences and arts
- Architecture Part I
- Veterinary sciences
What Is Not Sponsored
The following fields or program types are not supported
- Medicine dentistry pharmacy
- Education
- Fields requiring special licenses like aviation
- Public university or IPTS franchise programs
- Double degrees or joint programs unless JPA allows
- Nursing paramedical or pre service programs
- Professional certificates or diploma programs
- Part time distance or online programs without fee subsidy
Application Timeline
The application window ran from 28 February 2025 at 10 am until 9 April 2025 at 5 pm
You apply online via the JPA portal You may register edit or update your application before closing You must print the application confirmation slip as proof
Repayment Terms
PIDN is a convertible loan with repayment based on your postgraduation path
- Serve in public service → loan converted into full scholarship
- Work in a government linked company GLC → repay 25 percent
- Work in private sector → repay 50 percent
- Work overseas or outside above categories → repay 100 percent
Real Student Insights
Some students share their experience online
One student said they received about 800 per month for 37 months as part of PIDN It was paid lump sum each semester to cover living costs and books
Another student shared that they received about 6k per semester during their final year under PIDN
Others highlighted that repayment terms depend on your job after graduation For example working in public sector means no repayment while private sector requires 50 percent repayment
FAQ Section – Quick Q and A
Q What is PIDN
A A convertible loan sponsorship by JPA for current local degree students
Q When are applications open
A From 28 February to 9 April 2025
Q Who can apply
A Enrolled degree students with required CGPA age and conditions
Q Do I need to serve after studies
A Yes your repayment depends on whether you work in public service GLC private or abroad
Q How much support do I get
A You receive funding per semester as lump sum that covers tuition and living costs
