What Is It

The JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) program provides financial sponsorship for diploma studies to eligible Malaysian students from low-income households.

Who Is Eligible

To be eligible, applicants must be Malaysian citizens, aged under 19 on Dec 31 of their SPM year, with a household income within the B40 category (typically per capita under RM5,249/month). They must also be first-time SPM candidates with credit in BM, Sejarah, and C/credit in 3 other subjects, and have secured admission to a Diploma or TVET Diploma course at Public Universities (UA), Premier Polytechnics, or approved government-linked colleges.

Required Documents

  • Household income documents: to verify household income
  • SPM results: to verify academic achievement
  • University offer letters: to verify admission to a diploma course

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Apply online: apply via the JPA eSila portal (esilav2.jpa.gov.my) during the post-SPM application window 2. Submit documents: submit required documents, including household income documents, SPM results, and university offer letters

    Cost & Processing Time

    The JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) program offers full sponsorship covering tuition fees, living allowances, books, and thesis costs until diploma completion.

    Where to Apply

    Applications must be submitted online via the JPA eSila portal (esilav2.jpa.gov.my).

    Important Notes

    Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application procedure to be considered for the JPA Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) program.