The Penang Future Foundation (“PFF”) started in 2015 as the Penang State Government’s initiative to aid outstanding and deserving Malaysian youths to pursue tertiary studies in public/private universities in Malaysia. With valuable contribution from the private sector and donors who recognize the importance of education and the need to retain local talents. The PFF only sponsors Malaysian 25 years and below pursuing their first undergraduate studies in Malaysia (private or public)

Applicant must meet all the below requirements

Penang Scholar

• Minimum CGPA of 3.67 in STPM/ Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma/ UEC & equivalent; or 


• Currently pursuing undergraduate course in Malaysia IPT with minimum CGPA of 3.67; and 


• Household income not more than RM 15,000 per month (equivalent to RM 180,000 annualized)


• *Parents' 2 years tax return/ BE Form must be attached*


• Malaysian 25 years or younger

Mutiara Scholar

• Minimum CGPA of 3.00 in STPM/ Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma/ UEC & equivalent; or 


• Currently pursuing undergraduate course in Malaysia IPT with minimum CGPA of 3.00; and 


• Household income not more than RM 5,000 per month (equivalent to RM 60,000 annualized)


• *Parents' 2 years tax return/ BE Form must be attached*

Penang Scholar

• Living Allowance of RM 1,000 per month (to be paid out quarterly) 
• Tuition Fee not exceeding RM 100,000 for entire course (based on actual amount invoiced by university/ pays directly to university) 
• Award only takes effect upon execution of scholarship agreement and does not cover retrospective tuition fee/ living expenses incurred by scholar. 

Mutiara Scholar

• Living Allowance of RM 600 per month (to be paid out quarterly) 
• Tuition Fee not exceeding RM 60,000 for entire course (based on actual amount invoiced by university/ pays directly to university)
• Award only takes effect upon execution of scholarship agreement and does not cover retrospective tuition fee/ living expenses incurred by scholar.