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 If you are an existing undergraduate student at Swinburne Sarawak, Curtin Malaysia, UTS, or i-CATS UC who currently funds your studies with a PTPTN loan, you might be wondering how FTES affects you. The good news: Current ongoing students are fully eligible for FTES! The catch: Double-funding is strictly prohibited. You cannot receive PTPTN […]
Introduction Under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), all eligible Sarawakians receive 100% free tuition regardless of family wealth. However, students from lower- and middle-income families can also receive an additional RM15,000 annual living stipend (RM5,000 accommodation + RM10,000 general allowance). To determine if you qualify for this extra financial support, the state government […]
Introduction Securing 100% free tuition under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is a smooth process, provided you follow the right steps during your university enrollment. While the scheme is funded by the Sarawak State Government, you do not apply through a central government portal. Instead, applications are processed directly through your university’s admissions […]