Study Sarawak

Funding your study

Scholarships & study support

Sarawak students can access state schemes, foundation support and institutional awards. Study Sarawak summarises publicly announced schemes only — always check current criteria, closing dates and application steps with the provider.

Sarawak FTESSarawakian students

Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES)

Sarawak State Government

Who it is for
Eligible Sarawakian students undertaking selected undergraduate programmes at participating Sarawak institutions. Eligibility is determined by the relevant authorities.
What it covers
Tuition support for selected undergraduate programmes. Coverage and conditions are set by the scheme and participating institutions.
Study levels
Bachelor's Degree
Closing date
Check with provider

Last verified 12 September 2026.

Official information
Yayasan SarawakSarawakian students

Yayasan Sarawak Study Support

Yayasan Sarawak

Who it is for
Study support administered by Yayasan Sarawak for eligible students. Categories, criteria and application windows are published by the foundation.
What it covers
Varies by scheme — check the official Yayasan Sarawak announcements.
Study levels
Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Postgraduate
Closing date
Check with provider

Last verified 12 September 2026.

Official information
University ScholarshipsInternational eligible

Swinburne Sarawak Scholarships & Bursaries

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Who it is for
Merit and need-based awards offered directly by the institution. Criteria vary by award and intake.
What it covers
Partial tuition support — see the institution's official scholarship pages.
Study levels
Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Postgraduate
Closing date
Check with provider

Last verified 12 September 2026.

Official information
University ScholarshipsInternational eligible

Curtin Malaysia Scholarships & Merit Awards

Curtin University Malaysia

Who it is for
Awards offered by Curtin Malaysia to eligible local and international students. Criteria vary by award and intake.
What it covers
Partial tuition support — see the institution's official scholarship pages.
Study levels
Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Postgraduate
Closing date
Check with provider

Last verified 12 September 2026.

Official information
University ScholarshipsInternational eligible

i-CATS University College Study Support

i-CATS University College

Who it is for
Institutional study support and sponsorship pathways for eligible students. Criteria vary by programme and intake.
What it covers
Varies — confirm directly with the institution.
Study levels
Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Postgraduate
Closing date
Check with provider

Last verified 12 September 2026.

Official information
Research ScholarshipsInternational eligible

UTS Scholarships & Research Support

University of Technology Sarawak

Who it is for
Institutional awards, including support linked to postgraduate research candidature. Criteria vary by award.
What it covers
Varies — confirm directly with the institution.
Study levels
Bachelor's Degree, Postgraduate
Closing date
Check with provider

Last verified 12 September 2026.

Official information

Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme

FTES is the Sarawak State Government scheme supporting tertiary study for eligible Sarawakian students. Read the dedicated overview for how it works and what to check.

Learn about FTES