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Biasiswa Yayasan Bank Rakyat Scholarship

Pembiayaan Pendidikan Boleh Ubah (PPBU) Yayasan Bank Rakyat Scholarship

PPBU Online Application Closing Dates

  • Diploma, Diploma Vocational, Vocational Certificate: 2nd April - 29th June 2018
  • Degree, Professional, Master & Ph.D: 2nd July - 28th September 2018

Pembiayaan Pendidikan Boleh Ubah (PPBU) Yayasan Bank Rakyat Scholarship

Pembiayaan Pendidikan Boleh Ubah means the amount of sponsorship is subject to change in accordance with the stipulated conditions at YBR's discretion.

Repayment & Incentives

CGPA DISCOUNT REPAYMENT PERCENTAGE
3.75-4.00 100% 0%
3.50-3.74 90% 10%
3.00-3.49 70% 30%
2.75-2.99 50% 50%
2.50-2.74 30% 70%
<2.50 0% 100%
PPBU is offered to tertiary level education from Skills Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Professional, Master’s Degree, and Doctorate (PH.D) to deserving Malaysian. Its aim is to aid the social and economic development of Malaysians by enabling bright but needy students to receive undergraduate education at local Public OR Private Higher Learning Institutions and Training Institutes in the country on a full-time basis.

PPBU is offered to applicants who have gained admission and are in their first year of study in Higher Learning Institutions and Training Institute recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, the Private Education Department and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the National Vocational Training Council (NVTC). PPBU provides educational assistance for undergraduate study in a wide spectrum of academic and practical subjects which in the opinion of members of the Board of Trustees of YBR are best oriented towards the social and economic development needs of country and the community.

Bank Rakyat Scholarship Amount

The amount offered through the Pembiayaan Pendidikan Boleh Ubah (PPBU) / Scholarship corresponds to the level of study as follows:
  • Doctorate Degree: Up to RM18,600 per year
  • Master's Degree: Maximum of RM12,000 per year
  • Bachelor's Degree: Maximum of RM9,500 per year (RM6,500 for UiTM)
  • Diploma: Maximum of RM7,500 per year (RM5,000 for UiTM and Politeknik)
  • Skills Diploma: Up to RM30,000 (Up to 3 years).
  • Skills Certificate: RM4,920 per level (the provision includes fees and cost of living).

Applicant's Eligibility

  • Is open to the poor and underprivileged Malaysians regardless of race, religion & ethnicity.
  • Qualified to a FULL-TIME STUDY at local Public OR Private Higher Education Institutions and Training Institute recognized by the Government of Malaysia.
  • Only fields of studies which are recognized by the Public Services Department (JPA) / Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) / Malaysian Vocational Training Council (NVTC) / Government Agencies (Malaysia) concerned and acknowledged by the Board of Trustees of YBR.

Fields of Study

  • Open to all fields of study. except for Medical and Aviation (License) courses.
  • Priority is given to the following fields of study:
    1. Accounting
    2. Banking
    3. Business Management
    4. Human Resources
    5. Economy
    6. Media Communication
    7. Law
    8. Actuarial Science
  • Doctorate PHD, Masters Degree, Professional Studies, Bachelor Degree and Diploma in all fields of study.
  • Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) recognized by National Vocational Training Council (NVTC) and other Skills Certificate is recognized by the related Malaysian Government Agencies.

SKILL CERTIFICATE

  • Malaysian citizen.
  • Qualified to a FULL-TIME STUDY mode only.
  • Applicants must have a savings account with Bank Rakyat with a minimum of RM100 account balance before apply.
  • NOT less than 18 years old during application and accepting the study offer.
  • NOT exceeding 30 years old upon graduation.
  • Confirmation of admission from the public OR private University OR Training Centre.
  • Should at least passed in their SPM (with 2 Credits and Bahasa Malaysia subject).
  • Duration of study Level 1 to Level 3 (Depends on institutions).
  • Total Funding : Maximum of RM30,000 for 2 years [RM400/Monthly+Fee].

SKILL DIPLOMA

  • Malaysian citizen.
  • Qualified to a FULL-TIME STUDY mode only.
  • Applicants must have a savings account with Bank Rakyat with a minimum of RM100 account balance before apply.
  • NOT less than 18 years old during application and accepting the study offer.
  • NOT exceeding 30 years old upon graduation.
  • Confirmation of admission from the public OR private University OR Training Centre.
  • Should at least have attained OR currently holding level 2 OR – other Skill Certificate need at least a passed in their SPM (with 2 Credits and Bahasa Malaysia subject) OR applicant must obtained Skill Certificate with a minimum of CGPA 2.75 and above.
  • Duration of study 3 years.
  • Total Funding : Up to RM30,000 for 3 years [RM400/Monthly+Fee].

DIPLOMA

  • Malaysian citizen.
  • Qualified to a FULL-TIME STUDY mode only.
  • Applicants must have a savings account with Bank Rakyat with a minimum of RM100 account balance before apply.
  • NOT less than 18 years old during application and accepting the study offer.
  • NOT exceeding 30 years old upon graduation.
  • Confirmation of admission from the public OR private University OR Training Centre.
  • Applicant must have SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) qualification with a minimum grade of 5A.
  • Duration of study 3 years / 6 Semester.
  • Total Funding : Maximum of RM7, 500 anually (UiTM & Politeknik only RM5, 000) [Fee+Allowance].

DEGREE

  • Malaysian citizen.
  • Qualified to a FULL-TIME STUDY mode only.
  • Applicants must have a savings account with Bank Rakyat with a minimum of RM100 account balance before apply.
  • NOT less than 18 years old during application and accepting the study offer.
  • NOT exceeding 30 years old upon graduation.
  • Confirmation of admission from the public OR private University OR Training Centre.
  • Applicant must hold a Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or Matriculation with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a Jayyid Jiddan or Mumtaz qualification that is equivalent to STPM.
  • Duration of study 4 years / 8 Semester.
  • Total Funding : Maximum of RM9, 500 annually (UiTM & Politeknik only RM6, 500) [Fee+Allowance].

PROFESSIONAL

  • Malaysian citizen.
  • Qualified to a FULL-TIME STUDY mode only.
  • Applicants must have a savings account with Bank Rakyat with a minimum of RM100 account balance before apply.
  • NOT less than 18 years old during application and accepting the study offer.
  • NOT exceeding 30 years old upon graduation.
  • Confirmation of admission from the public OR private University OR Training Centre.
  • Applicants must hold a Diploma OR Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above.
  • Duration of study 2 Years / 4 Semester.
  • Total Funding : Up to RM28,500 for 2 years [Fee+Allowance].

MASTER

  • Malaysian citizen.
  • Qualified to a FULL-TIME STUDY mode only.
  • Applicants must have a savings account with Bank Rakyat with a minimum of RM100 account balance before apply.
  • NOT less than 18 years old during application and accepting the study offer.
  • NOT exceeding 45 years upon graduation for Masters Degree.
  • Confirmation of admission from the public OR private University OR Training Centre.
  • Applicant must hold a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA of 3.00 and above.
  • Duration of study 2 Years / 4 Semester.
  • Total Funding : Maximum of RM 12, 000 anually [Fee + Allowance].

DOCTORATE PHD

  • Malaysian citizen.
  • Qualified to a FULL-TIME STUDY mode only.
  • Applicants must have a savings account with Bank Rakyat with a minimum of RM100 account balance before apply.
  • NOT less than 18 years old during application and accepting the study offer.
  • NOT exceeding 50 years upon graduation for Doctorate & PHD.
  • Confirmation of admission from the public OR private University OR Training Centre.
  • Applicants must hold a Masters Degree qualification with CGPA of 3.00 and above.
  • Duration of study 3 years / 6 Semester.
  • Total Funding : Up to RM55,800 3 years [RM800/Monthly+Fee].

How to Apply Yayasan Bank Rakyat PPBU Scholarship?

Online application

Withdrawal of PPBU Disbursement

BR may withdrawal the PPBU if:
  • Students deferring their study without first obtaining permission from YBR
  • Fail to complete and execute the agreement within the specified period
  • Providing false information in the application form
  • Fail to remain in the areas of study as specified in the PPBU application
  • Fail to graduate from universities / colleges / ILA / ILS within the prescribed period
  • Obtain a grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 and below
(PPBU) / Scholarship will be fully withdrawn and students shall be required to make full repayment of PPBU / Scholarship which they have received during the period of their study.

Termination of PPBU Contract

If a student fails to pursue their study YBR will automatically terminate all disbursement.

Students shall be required to make full repayment of the entire amount of the sponsorship which was disbursed during their study period as stipulated in the agreement.

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