Malaysia provides RM24 million in scholarships to poor students
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Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) awarded RM24.76 million in scholarships to 1,552 poor and ultra-poor students across Malaysia between January 1 and September 30.
The initiative, known as Biasiswa Anak eKasih PTPTN (BAeK PTPTN), converts standard PTPTN loans into scholarships for students registered in the eKasih database. These students are pursuing full-time diplomas or undergraduate degrees at public higher education institutions. The agency says this support helps students achieve academic success and begin their careers without debt.
PTPTN Chairman Norliza Abdul Rahim urged students who received offers to submit their physical documents to the nearest branch within 60 days of the offer date. This step ensures that scholarship payments proceed smoothly every semester. Students apply for the funding through the myPTPTN web application. The agency first approves the loan to ensure the student can continue their studies before confirming the scholarship eligibility.
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