Full sponsorship of tuition fees, subsistence allowance, as well as related scholarship allowances.
The Kijang Pre‑University Scholarship is aimed at high‑achieving Malaysian SPM leavers who plan to do pre‑university (e.g. A‑Level) at one of BNM‑approved colleges. Successful recipients get full financial support — this includes tuition fees and subsistence/living allowances — so they can focus on their studies without financial worry.
Once scholars complete pre‑university — and meet BNM’s requirements for undergraduate admission — they may proceed to undergraduate studies under BNM’s scholarship scheme. After finishing their degree, recipients are expected to serve a bond at BNM for a period (commonly two years of service for every one year of study).
Scholarship Requirements
- Excellent examination result: A minimum of 8As (A and A+ only) obtained for SPM examinations
- Strong leadership qualities, proven teamwork capabilities, outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Malaysian citizen not exceeding 19 years of age on 1 July 2026
- Upon receiving the scholarship, recipients will begin their studies with pre-university programmes at BNM’s approved pre-university colleges:
- Kolej Yayasan UEM
- Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar
- Nexus International School Malaysia
- EPSOM College in Malaysia
- Sunway College (Bandar Sunway campus)
- Taylor’s College
- Progression to an undergraduate programme is subject to scholars meeting the requirements set by BNM under the Kijang Undergraduate Programme.
- Upon successful completion of their undergraduate studies, scholars will be required to fulfil their employment bond with BNM, based on a ratio of one year of study to two years of service.
Award Details
Full sponsorship of tuition fees, subsistence allowance and other related allowances.
Application Process
- Submit your application online at https://www.bnm.gov.my/careers/scholarships when the application for the year is open from 22 Apr - 04 May 2025
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an assessment centre designed to assess participants on their suitability, tenacity, interpersonal and communication skills, commitment, demonstration of team-work and aptitude
About Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)
Bank Negara Malaysia is the central bank of Malaysia.
Among its roles, BNM provides scholarship programmes aimed at nurturing talented Malaysian youths — especially high-achievers — by funding their pre-university and undergraduate studies, and helping develop future professionals with skills suited to fields important to the nation (e.g. economics, finance, data science, law, etc.). The scholarships are part of BNM’s commitment to build human capital and contribute to national development.
Recipients are often given not just financial support, but also development opportunities, and in return, they commit to serve BNM for a certain period after graduation.
