Scholarship

Source: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/YUTP/Types-of-Funds/Scholarship.aspx

Type of Funds

Yayasan UTP

Giving to UTP

Scholarship & Bursary

Yayasan UTP is raising funds for four types of scholarships to provide opportunities while catering for the needs of various deserving students in realising their dreams and their greatest goals.

\ Yayasan UTP Prestigious Scholarship (Postgraduate)

Recognised as elite and the most lucrative, this scholarship is awarded to the 'creme de la creme' amongst highly intellectual students who have achieved excellent results in academics and demonstrate outstanding characteristics in leadership and civic consciousness through extra-curricular activities and community service, among others.

This prestigious scholarship is aimed at rewarding students for their outstanding achievements and motivating them to further excel in their lives.

Application criteria:

Malaysian
Not a holder of any scholarship award
Obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.25 in Bachelor's Degree & CGPA 3.25 (coursework/mix-mode) or at least one (1) published article in a peer-reviewed journal (research mode) for Master's Degree
Demonstrate a continuing involvement in extra-curricular activities (i.e. team or individual sports; voluntary service; affiliation with a recognised association or society) as well as special achievements in academics, social work or similar contributions
Possess strong appreciation and appetite for current affairs (i.e. general knowledge of Malaysia's constitutional and legal framework, economic levers, government initiatives and nation-building philosophies)\

Please note that the scholarship application for this programme is temporarily unavailable.\

Yayasan UTP Scholarship (Undergraduate)

This scholarship is awarded to deserving students who have achieved excellent results in their academics and demonstrate commendable characteristics and civic consciousness through extra-curricular activities and community service, among others.

Application Criteria:

Malaysian
Achieved straight A's in SPM
Household income of RM4,000 or below
Active in extra-curricular activities

Applications must be submitted via the i) PETRONAS Education Sponsorship portal and ii) YUTP Full Undergraduate Scholarship application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Yayasan UTP Education Grant

The Yayasan UTP Education Grant is a financial assistance programme to finance the tuition fees of outstanding students from low to middle-income families in recognition of their academic achievements.

Duration of sponsorship: 5 years

Award: Full tuition fees / Partial tuition fees

Application criteria:

Malaysian citizen;\
Current active UTP student;\
Not a holder of any other scholarship award;
17 – 30 years old;
Monthly household income of not more than RM10,000, and;
Obtained a minimum of 8A- in SPM (including Grade A- in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English) or;
O-Level (minimum Grade B in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English) or;
Matriculation/Foundation – minimum CGPA 3.50 or;
STPM – minimum CGPA 3.50 (at least Grade A- in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) or;
A-Level – at least Grade B (equivalent GPA 3.70) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or;
International Baccalaureate - minimum point 33 (at least Point 5 in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) or;
Diploma – minimum CGPA 3.50 (at least Grade B in Mathematics at SPM)

Assessment:

Cognify Cognitive Assessment (CCA)
Adept-15 Behavioral Assessment (ABA)
Views Motivation Assessment (VMA)
Verbal Communication Assessment (VCA)

Compulsory documents to be uploaded:

Copy of applicant's Identification Card
Latest academic qualification results
Parents' salary or income proof (You may use this income declaration form if needed)

Opening date: January, May & September\

Deadline: 26 January 2026\

Apply through: UCampus\

Bursary (Student Support Fund)

The Student Support Fund provides one-off financial assistance to students in need to ensure financial pressures and unmet needs do not affect their academic performance.

Application Criteria:

Malaysian
Has completed at least one (1) semester at UTP
Open to PTPTN or self-sponsored students ONLY
Net household income of RM6,000 and below
Good disciplinary record
Obtained a minimum GPA of 2.75 for the immediate past semester

Each student is entitled to one financial assistance award for the entire study period in UTP. Application for this fund must be made through UTP Centre for Student Experience. Kindly contact Ms Sakinah (nursakinah.salim@utp.edu.my) for assistance.

Last updated on 15 January 2026\