Full scholarship including tuition fees and other study-related cost and expenses
The PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP) is a long‑established sponsorship scheme (since 1975) for Malaysian students who have completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Under PESP, selected students get financial support to pursue foundation courses (if needed) and full undergraduate degrees at approved local universities (including Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS / UTP), other top Malaysian universities, or approved overseas universities.
PESP supports a broad array of disciplines — including engineering (e.g. petroleum, chemical, electrical, mechanical), science & technology, business/economics, IT/computer science, law, and other fields that align with PETRONAS and industry needs.
Scholarship Requirements
- SPM of the current year
- Local Programme: Obtained minimum SPM 8A & CEFR (B1)
- Oversea Programme: Obtained minimum SPM 4A+ & 4A & CEFR (C1)
- The impact that students have made outside of the classroom is also considered. Participation in clubs, sports, community service, leadership roles, and other activities can greatly enhance an application.
Award Details
Full scholarship including tuition fees and other study-related cost and expenses
Application Process
- For more information and application, please visit: https://www.petronas.com/careers/students-graduates
- Applications open on 31 March 2026 at 12:00pm and close on 10 April 2026 at 5:00pm.
- Candidates must complete the required online assessments.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview.
About PETRONAS
PETRONAS is Malaysia’s national oil and gas company. As part of its commitment to national human‑capital development, PETRONAS offers scholarship and sponsorship programmes to support deserving Malaysian students. Through PESP and related efforts, PETRONAS invests in nurturing talented youths to become future skilled professionals — contributing both to PETRONAS’s talent pipeline and to Malaysia’s broader workforce needs.
By offering its sponsorships, PETRONAS aims to enable access to tertiary education for high‑potential students who may not otherwise afford it — helping to develop the next generation of engineers, scientists, business professionals, and other critical‑skills graduates.
