FINANCIAL AIDS & WELFARE
SCHOLARSHIPS & LOANS UNIT
- The Scholarships & Loans Unit administers issues regarding the welfare and finances of students in obtaining loans/scholarships or other assistance so that students are able to continue their studies despite economic burdens.
- The unit also aids students in dealing with documents regarding loans/sponsorships or aid in ensuring the process in completing related dealings is carried out with more ease and completeness.
FINANCIAL AID
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)
Eligibility
- Must be Malaysian citizen and does not exceed 45 years of age on the date of application
- The value of loan is dependent on the student’s family income
- Maintain GPA 2.0 and above every semester
- Student with full scholarship are not eligible to apply PTPTN loan
- Students are not allowed to change course once PTPTN loan is approved. ( For more info please refer to any PTPTN Officer )
- PTPTN loan will be disburse twice a year is by March & October
- Must apply via PTPTN website https://www.ptptn.gov.my/
- Online application deadline: 28 February and 31 March / 31 August and 30 September
PTPTN Application Process
- Purchase PIN number from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) amounting RM5.05 or through PTPTN Website The pin is valid for 6 month.
Pin Number Purchasing Number Guide ( Remark : need to register / login first )
- Open a personal account with Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB).The account will be used by PTPTN to disburse of the loan
- Open SSPN account at PTPTN one stop centre or through PTPTN website
Online Application
- Go to PTPTN website https://www.ptptn.gov.my/
- Fill in and complete the online application form- Butiran kursus Info
- Click “YA” once all the details have been filled and complete.Check inbox from MYPTPTN or email for application confirmation
AFTER ONLINE
Waiting for online application pre-approval (7 days after the closing date of the online application)
Pre- Approval
- Download the agreement from MYPTPTN or log in into your registered email for PTPTN
- Read all the terms and conditions sign and paste the duty stamps of RM10 on each set of the agreement
Hard Copies Submission
- Submit two sets of completed agreements together with UTS Offer Letter to any nearest PTPTN office / UTC
PTPTN Payment
- Estimated time to get the first payment upon PTPTN pre-approval is around 2 month. (students to check their BIMB account)
Loan Entitlement
Field of study | Loan Amount Available ( per year) | ||
Maximum (RM) | 75% (RM) | 50%(RM) | |
ART | 13 , 600 | 10 , 200 | 6 , 800 |
SCIENCE | 14 , 030 | 10 , 520 | 7 , 010 |
- The loan amount is determined based on the net income of the guardian’s household as below :
Loan Amount | Eligibility |
Maximum | If the students or their guardians are listed as one of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients |
75% of the maximum loan | Household salaray is not more than RM8,000 ( not in STR data) |
50% of the maximum loan | Household salaray is more than RM8,000 ( not in STR data) |
Note : Amount given is subject to eligibility criteria set by PTPTN
Application Period
Period for Online Submission | (Deadline) Online Submission | **Estimated date of the ONLINE approval | (Deadline) Agreement Submission | **Estimated date of the 1st payment release |
01stFebruary – 28thFebruary | 28thFebruary | 07thMarch | 13stMarch | Middle of April |
1stMarch – 31stMarch | 31stMarch | 07thApril | 13stApril | Middle of May |
01stAugust – 31stAugust | 31stAugust | 07thSeptember | 13rdSeptember | Middle of October |
01stSeptember – 30thSeptember | 30thSeptember | 07thOctober | 13rdOctober | Middle of November |
Note: Semak jadual permohonan & bayaran pinjaman ( Nama IPT : UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI SARAWAK)
Yayasan Sarawak Education Scholarship – Loan
Eligibility
- Only for Sarawakian either one of their parents are Sarawakian.
- Must obtain a credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM or equivalent at UEC / O-Level
- For ‘Top-up’ for tuition fees, students are required to attach the PTPTN loan offer letter.
- Subject to term and conditions stipulated by Yayasan Sarawak
- Must apply online via Yayasan Sarawak website : yayasansarawak.org.my
Online Application
- Go to Yayasan Sarawak website
- Fill in and complete application form
- The student must submit the online form and supporting document
Application Period
- Application is open throughout the year
Hard Copies
- A copy of university /college offer letter
- A copy of student’s /guardian’s MYkad
- A copy of SPM /Matriculation /Diploma certificate
- A copy of most recent payslip /pension statement /letter of income confirmation (for self-employment)
- A copy of your bank statement /bank book
Additional Document
- A copy PTPTN rejection letter (only for “Top-up” applications)
- A copy of Master’s degree transcript and scroll (PHD student only)
- A copy co-curriculum certificate (Tun Taib Scholarship /Oversea Loan Application only)
- A study leave letter (for working applicants only)
- A copy of Skim Pendahuluan Pelajaran Dan Teknikal registration fee payment receipt
- A copy of land / properly title / grant for overseas loan
- A copy of guarantor’s Mykad
Reminder : Each copy must be certified
Yayasan Sarawak Admission Assistance to Tertiary/ Technical Education
Eligibility
- Funding early-stage costs for students who started their studies at UTS.
- Students must be a Malaysian Citizen with Sarawak Connection (either parent)
- Parents / guardians have a per capita income of RM1,500.00 and below.
- The grant rate (no payback) as follows:
In Sarawak : RM1,000.00 - Application form obtain in Yayasan Sarawak website
Online Application
- Go to Yayasan Sarawak website
- Fill in and complete application form
- Priority to the list of courses offered and passed the interview
Application Period
- Applications are opened once a year (June – July) through advertisements on the official website and social media of Yayasan Sarawak.
Tabung Baitumal Sarawak
Eligibility
- For Sarawak Muslim students or Malaysian citizens residing in the state of Sarawak only
- Received an offer letter for Foundation, Undergraduate or Postgraduate in UTS
- Registration in Semester 1 Year One only
Online Application
Application Period
- Application are 40 days from date registration (through advertisement on the official website Tabung Baitumal Sarawak)
Yayasan Sabah
This sponsorship is specifically for students pursuing Diploma and Degree programs at private higher education institutions (IPTS)
Eligibility:
- The applicant, mother, and father are Malaysian citizens who are originally from the state of Sabah; or
- The applicant, mother, and father are Malaysian citizens, but either the mother or father is originally from the state of Sabah; or
- The applicant is a Malaysian citizen, and either the mother or father is a Malaysian citizen, but one parent holds Permanent Resident status in the state of Sabah.
- Age qualification : a)Certificate/Diploma/Degree – not exceeding 35 years old b)Master’s/PhD – not exceeding 45 years old
Online application:
- Applications must be submitted online through the Sabah Education Sponsorship Portal at https://ptps.sabah.gov.my. Applicants are required to register with an active personal email address.
Deadline:
- 31 July 2024
One – off Registration Cash Aid for Higher Education (BUDI)
Criteria:
- This aid is available to full-time students enrolling for the first time in the current year at higher education institutions (IPT) across Malaysia or abroad, which are recognized by the Malaysian Government.
- Applicants must be Malaysian citizens from Sabah. The applicant’s parent(s) or guardian(s) must belong to the B40 or M40 income groups.
- Applicants must obtain confirmation of their student status or proof of registration at the IPT
Amount:
- Diploma: RM1,500
- Bachelor’s Degree: RM2,000
Bantuan Ihsan Komputer 2.0 (BAIK)
Criteria:
- This aid is available to Bumiputera students from Sabah studying at public or private higher education institutions (IPTA/S) who need a computer for learning purposes.
- The aid is limited to one ‘ketua isi rumah’ (KIR) only.
- The applicant’s parent(s) or guardian(s) must be in the B40 income group (household income RM4,850.00 or below) or registered in the E-Kasih database.
- Applicants must provide a justification for the need for a laptop.
Any quarries can email at www.mttk.sabah.gov.my or email to pmttk@sabah.gov.my.
Contact 088-369 897 or 088-218 180
EPF Partial Withdrawal
- For EPF withdrawal, parents must get the EPF Withdrawal application form from any nearest EPF office or download the application form through https://www.kwsp.gov.my/en/member/withdrawals/partial/education . Kindly search and download Confirmation Letter Format.
- Fill the form and attach it with the latest invoice/receipts from UTS Finance Department after week 4
- Kindly submit your application form attach with latest invoice/receipts and email to fadhilah@uts.edu.my and liza@uts.edu.my
- The application will be processed within 3 working days after we receive the form.