Sabah State Government programme
Sabah State and Yayasan Sabah Scholarships
Check your eligibilityThe Sabah state scholarship (BKNS) has three tiers: TYT Scholarship Award, Biasiswa Cemerlang and Biasiswa Perdana. Yayasan Sabah offers grants, scholarships and loans from certificate to PhD level.
This Programme Is Closed
Applications have ended. Check which other programmes you may qualify for.
Check other programmesWho Qualifies
Sabah students. Criteria differ by scheme and are listed on each scheme's page on the state sponsorship portal.
Other conditions: Sabah student. Each scheme has its own academic and income conditions.
How to Apply
- Go to the Sabah education sponsorship portal (Portal Tajaan Pendidikan Sabah).
- Open the scheme you want and check its conditions.
- Register and apply online when applications are open.
- For enquiries, contact the state public service department (JPAN) at 088-368 600 or [email protected].
Checked on 13 October 2026
An independent initiative. Not an official government website. Apply only through official portals.
We will never ask for your IC number, bank details or any payment.
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