JPA Program Ijazah Dalam Negara (PIDN)

• Open for Malaysian citizen
• Candidates must be medically fit and free from chronic diseases, infectious, or conditions requiring ongoing treatments.
• Applicants intending to study abroad must be free from chronic or infectious diseases and any conditions requiring ongoing treatment. They must be certified fit and capable of completing their studies.
• Applicants and any of the parent must not be blacklisted or subject to legal action by JPA.
• Applicants are not permitted to receive any form of financial aid or sponsorship from other institutions while pursuing the same degree level.
• Must have Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM).
• Candidates applying with SVM must obtained at least C in Bahasa Melayu and a passing grade for Sejarah.
• Applicants must not exceed 23 years of age at the date of application.
• Candidates from Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) are eligible, with the exception of cadet officers.
• Applicants must have successfully completed all academic modules with no history of failed or repeated subjects in any prior semester.
• Candidates must not have undertaken any academic extensions prior to the date of application.
• Applicants with pending or unapproved requests for a change of course from their respective universities are ineligible to apply.
• Candidates must have started their degree studies before the scholarship deadline and attained the following CGPA:
  • Engineering Courses: CGPA 3.00
  • Courses other than Engineering: CGPA 3.30
• Applicants must have at least 12 months of study remaining, excluding the current/latest semester.
• Diploma students who have not yet received their first-semester results may apply using their final diploma results, provided they have a minimum CGPA of 3.30.

This funding programme provides for full or partial loan repayment exemption based on the final Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):

• CGPA 3.75 - 4.00: 5% repayment
• CGPA 3.50 - 3.74: 10% repayment
• CGPA 3.00 - 3.49 without extension: 15% repayment
• CGPA 3.00 & above with extension : 20% repayment
• CGPA 3.00 & below or failed to complete studies: 100%

• For further details and application, visit: https://penajaan.jpa.gov.my/index.php/pengumuman-tawaran-terkini/pengumuman-pelajar/permohonan-program-ijazah-dalam-negara-pidn-tahun-2026
• Applicants are allowed to edit their information before the closing date. Ensure the application is fully submitted and the Slip Pengesahan Permohonan Penajaan Program PIDN 2026 is printed as proof of application.
• The expected release of results is during the second week of September 2026.

The Public Service Department (JPA) is a government body dedicated to strengthening Malaysia's civil service by providing scholarships and financial aid to talented citizens. These programs are designed to assist Malaysians in attaining higher education and professional skills necessary for career advancement.

Through these initiatives, JPA demonstrates its commitment to nurturing human capital, empowering individuals to reach their full potential while contributing positively to the nation.