The JPA Scholarship (Program Penajaan 9A+) is a sponsorship programme for SPM 2018 students who have achieved the A+ grade in at least nine (9) subjects, without considering grades of other subjects (if applicable), to pursue their higher education in selected universities within the country. Candidates selected will be offered the sponsorship in the form of a convertible loan to pursue a preparatory course geared towards a First Degree, subject to the conditions set and courses recognised by the organisation.

Application period: 15th March to 30th June 2019

Applicant must meet all the below requirements

• Malaysian citizen;
• Applicant must have good health;
• Applicant has not reached 18 years (19 years for transition students) on 31 December in the year SPM was taken;
• Applicant is not blacklisted by JPA or in litigation byJPA;
• Applicant is not receiving financial support/sponsorship by any agency or is currently pursuing the same study.

Specific Requirements

• Applicant sat for the SPM 2018 exam for the first time in any secondary school including special schools, private schools and private candidates;
• Applicant has achieved A+ in at least nine (9) subjects taken in SPM with a minimum of nine (9) subjects without considering grades of other subjects (if applicable);
• Applicant is beginning their preparatory course before or on 31 December in the year of the sponsorship.

For a full list of entry requirements and list of institutions offered, click here.