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JPA Opens 2026 B40 Diploma Scholarship Applications

Malaysia Times desk Original: Business Today 8/5 10:57 X
JPA Opens 2026 B40 Diploma Scholarship Applications
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The Public Service Department (JPA) has opened applications for the 2026 B40 Sponsorship Programme (DB40) for eligible 2025 SPM leavers from low-income families to pursue diploma studies at selected higher education institutions in Malaysia.

From the original report

Applications opened on Aug 3 at 2pm and will close on Aug 16 at 5pm through the JPA Sponsorship Portal.

The programme provides sponsorship for diploma studies at public universities, polytechnics, TVET MARA and selected public skills training institutions in strategic fields including engineering and technology, technical and vocational education and training, social sciences and humanities, science and architecture.

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Business Today
Originally published
Aug 5, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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