# BKP School Student Scholarship (Biasiswa Kecil Persekutuan)

What Is It

The Biasiswa Kecil Persekutuan (BKP) is a federal scholarship program managed by the Ministry of Education (MOE/KPM). It provides monthly cash financial support to secondary school students from underprivileged and low-income families to prevent school dropouts and support education costs.

Who Is Eligible

  • Malaysian citizen student.
  • Enrolled in Form 1 to Form 6 in government or government-aided secondary schools.
  • Parent/guardian monthly household income falls below the B40 threshold (poverty line index).
  • Must show good academic potential and active co-curricular participation.

    • Required Documents

  • Copy of student's MyKad.
  • Copies of parents' MyKad.
  • Latest monthly income slips of parents or income declaration form verified by a local village head/representatives.
  • Student's academic result slip and co-curricular records.

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Database Filtering: Schools identify eligible candidates through the Ministry's APDM student database and invite them to apply. 2. Submit Application: Parents complete the BKP application form provided by the school and attach income slips. 3. School Selection Panel: The school's student welfare committee reviews applications, grades them based on merit points, and submits selected candidates to JPN. 4. JPN Approval: The State Education Department approves the allocation quotas. 5. Open Bank Account: Approved students are instructed to open an active bank account (usually BSN). 6. Payout Credit: The scholarship funds are credited directly to the student's bank account.

    Cost & Processing Time

  • Cost: Free of charge.
  • Payout Benefits:
    • - Form 1 to Form 5: RM70 per month (paid as a lump sum annually, around RM700 to RM840). - Form 6: RM110 per month.
  • Processing Time: 2 to 3 months from the application close date.

    • Where to Apply

  • Handled directly at the student's respective government secondary schools.
  • Information Portal: [Ministry of Education (KPM) Official Portal](https://www.moe.gov.my).

    • Important Notes

  • BKP scholarship recipients must maintain good discipline and school attendance records. The scholarship can be suspended if the student fails to comply with school regulations.