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1. How do I apply for education sponsorship from PSD?

Advertisements on application for PSD scholarship programmes will be issued from time to time on the website https://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/

2. What is meant by a Convertible Loan (PBU) under the PSD Sponsorship New Model?

For the Convertible Loan (PBU) under the PSD Sponsorship New Model, a loan agreement will be enforced under four circumstances as follows:

A loan will be converted to a full scholarship and exempted from repayment if the student serves in Public Service after graduating;
25% repayment of the total loan amount received if the student serves in a Government-Linked Company (GLC) after graduating;
50% repayment of the total loan amount received if the student serves in a private company in Malaysia after graduating; and
Full loan repayment for an unemployed student or a student working abroad.

3. What is Student Assessment Centre (SAC)?

Candidates who applied for sponsorship will be short listed and called to attend the SAC. The goal of the SAC is to prepare students’ interpersonal profile and cumulative information about students’ competencies in order to choose the best students for the PSD sponsorship.

4. What are the allowances provided by PSD?

Allowances (subject to study level and place of study for the determination of A, B or C Rate):

Cost of Living Allowance;
Accommodation Allowance;
Book Allowance;
Equipment Allowance;
Winter Clothing Allowance;
Thesis Allowance (according to level of study and study mode);
Practical Training / Clinical / Field Work / Elective Posting Allowance;
End of Study Allowance;
Travel Allowance;
Placement Allowance;
House Rental Assistance Allowance;
Family Assistance Allowance;
Research Allowance.

5. How do I make a claim for practical training?

Claims for practical training may be made by filling out the practical training claim form available at the HEP of your learning institution or at the http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my. Portal. Please state the PSD file reference (I/C no.) to facilitate the claim process.

Claim application may only be made upon completion of the practical training (within 30 days after completing the training). Approval of a claim submitted later than the stipulated period is subject to the Department’s discretion.

6. What are the application conditions for Marriage during studies for PSD-sponsored students?

Students are allowed to get married while studying only after obtaining PSD’s approval. The approval conditions are that students do not marry non-citizens, consent is obtained from the guarantors and families, and students have good academic standing. A marriage without the sponsor’s approval may lead to termination of the student’s sponsorship with a penalty claim imposed on the student. The Marriage Form is available at the website http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my

7. Can I participate in a Mobility Programme or a student exchange programme at a university abroad or outside the country of study?

For students who plan to participate in academic mobility programmes (with transfer of credit hours), the scholarship will be paid at the home/original country’s study rate for the applicable semesters. Students are required to comply with the stipulated conditions such as security insurance and others. Any extension is at the student’s own expense. For non-academic programmes, students will be granted a deferment of sponsorship and if the studies need to be extended, the students will have to bear the extension costs themselves. Students will need to submit the application to participate in the programme within 30 days before the programme commences to:

For students pursuing their studies in the country, the application should be e-mailed to the Local LSP Development Unit at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
b) For students pursuing their studies abroad, the application should be submitted to the Overseas Education and Training Advisory Office at the country of study

The Mobility Programme Form is available at the website http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my

8. Can I change sponsors if I received an offer from another sponsor after I have accepted the PSD scholarship?

PSD-sponsored students are not allowed to accept sponsorship from more than one sponsor. Students who want to change to another sponsor are required to submit an official letter to the Department

9. Can I change courses or fields during my studies after I have accepted the PSD scholarship?

No change of courses is allowed except for the reasons that are deemed reasonable. Any application for a change of course will be decided in the Scholarship Committee Meeting. If the committee agrees to approve the application, the student’s sponsorship will be extended to the new course. Otherwise, the PSD sponsorship for the student may be terminated. A sponsored student who wishes to change courses must submit an official letter to this Department, informing the reasons for the change.

10. What types of services are provided on MySELF (Malaysian Student Engagement Online Feed) Portal?

Updating of Personal & Contact Information;
Checking on Cost of Living Allowance (ESH) Payment Schedule;
Checking on Loan/Penalty Repayment Schedule;
Checking on Loan/Penalty Claim Bill;
Checking on Blacklist Status;
Reporting for Duty Online;
Application for Contract Deferment;
Application for Change of Guarantor;
Application for Additional Allowance; and
Application for Extension of Study.

11. What if the sponsorship duration does not correspond to the university’s study duration?

Pelajar perlu mengisi borang pindaan tempoh yang boleh didapati di laman web http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my dan kes pelajar akan dibawa ke Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Biasiswa untuk pertimbangan.

12. How can students report for duty upon graduation?

Dengan melayari laman web berikut:

http://myself.jpa.gov.my;
Klik pada Daftar eSILA-ID (sekiranya masih belum mempunyai kata laluan);
Log-in, klik pada tab Pengajian
Klik pada menu Lapor Diri Tamat Pengajian, isi semua maklumat dan klik Hantar Permohonan;
Lampirkan dokumen sokongan berikut:

Salinan Ijazah/ Surat Pengesahan Senat Tamat Belajar;
Salinan transkrip peperiksaan; dan
Bukti permohonan pekerjaan dengan Pihak Berkuasa Melantik (contoh: Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam).

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