If you do not meet the criteria for the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES)—or if you are pursuing diploma, foundation, or non-participating degree programs—there are several alternative government scholarships, loans, and bursaries available to support your higher education journey. 1. Yayasan Sarawak Financial Assistance Yayasan Sarawak provides various financial aid schemes tailored specifically for Anak […]
Introduction The Sarawak Government’s FTES scheme guarantees 100% free tuition for all eligible Sarawakian undergraduates regardless of household income. However, the RM15,000 annual living and housing stipend is specifically targeted to assist students from low-to-middle-income families. The qualification cutoff is based on Monthly Per Capita Household Income ≤ RM1,500. Here is the mathematical formula and […]
Introduction To qualify for the RM15,000 annual FTES living allowance, a student’s gross household per capita income must not exceed RM1,500 per month. While parents with salaried employment can easily submit formal monthly payslips or EA tax forms, families in the informal or agricultural sectors often do not have fixed payroll records. If your parents […]
Introduction Applying for the FTES tuition fee waiver and the accompanying RM15,000 annual living stipend requires submitting verified supporting documents through the official my-Yayasan portal. Incomplete or unverified paperwork is the single leading cause of disbursement delays. Before submitting your financial aid profile, review this comprehensive document checklist to ensure smooth verification by Yayasan Sarawak […]
Introduction Under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), qualifying Sarawakian students receive not only 100% tuition-free education at state-owned universities, but also an annual financial stipend of up to RM15,000 to support living costs. To streamline disbursement, the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) and Yayasan Sarawak utilize S PAY GLOBAL (Sarawak […]
Introduction A primary question asked by parents and educators regarding the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is simple: Will free university tuition remain permanent? State leaders have confirmed that the scheme is legally and financially backed by the Sarawak Sovereign Future Wealth Fund. This structural framework ensures that political changes or short-term economic fluctuations […]
Introduction Sarawak’s network of Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary Schools (YSISS) continues its rapid state-wide expansion. Created as a flagship initiative under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, YSISS provides a world-class Cambridge IGCSE curriculum to high-performing secondary students—with 60% of seats strictly reserved for B40 low-income families on full scholarships. Status of […]
Introduction The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has released official progress figures for the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). A total of 4,694 Sarawakian undergraduates have successfully enrolled and received full tuition coverage across the state’s four participating higher learning institutions. The ministry expects this number to reach 10,000 students as […]
Introduction In a historic commitment to human capital development, the Sarawak State Government has allocated RM250 million to fully fund the initial implementation of the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). Speaking at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee affirmed that the state’s prudent […]
Introduction Moving to university in Kuching (Swinburne / i-CATS UC) or Miri (Curtin) is an exciting step toward independence. While your tuition is 100% free under FTES, managing your monthly food, transport, books, and social activities requires smart budgeting. Here is a practical breakdown of monthly student living costs in Sarawak’s major university cities, along […]