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 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 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 For SPM leavers and secondary school graduates in Sarawak, state-funded tertiary education options can sometimes sound similar. Two major terms you will frequently hear are the Yayasan Sarawak BP40 Bursary Scheme and the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). While both schemes aim to make higher education affordable, they target different academic levels and […]