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 Pay) for direct digital payouts. Here is a complete guide to how the stipend is structured, how payouts work, and how to verify your e-wallet.
The RM15,000 Annual Stipend Breakdown
Eligible students from households with a monthly per capita income of RM1,500 or below receive a total annual financial package of RM15,000:
┌──> RM 5,000 / year (Housing Allowance)
│ Disbursed directly to university Residential / Housing Units
[ Total Annual FTES Financial Aid ] ──┤
│ RM 10,000 / year (Living Expenses & Daily Needs)
└──> Disbursed directly to student's S PAY GLOBAL e-wallet
- RM5,000 Housing Allowance: Disbursed directly to the university’s Housing Unit to cover on-campus hostel or designated student accommodation fees.
- RM10,000 Daily Living Allowance: Transferred directly into your verified S PAY GLOBAL account in scheduled installments across the academic trimesters.
Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your S PAY GLOBAL Account for Payouts
1.Download & Register S PAY GLOBAL:Match MyKad details.
Download the app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Register using the exact full name, IC number, and mobile number registered on your university portal.
2.Upgrade to Premium Wallet Tier:Verify e-KYC Identity.
Complete identity verification (e-KYC) by uploading front and back photos of your ‘K’ status MyKad alongside a live facial scan. Upgrading to a Premium Wallet increases your balance capacity to store and transfer stipend funds without limits.
3.Link Account on my-Yayasan Portal:Confirm IC alignment.
Log in to the my-Yayasan portal (myys.yayasansarawak.org.my) using your Sarawak Pass. Confirm that your registered S PAY GLOBAL mobile number and IC number match your student financial aid profile.
4.Receive & Manage Installments:Notifications & DuitNow transfer.
Once approved, living stipends are deposited according to your university academic calendar. Funds can be used directly via DuitNow QR or transferred to a local bank account.