General Rundown

Objective of the Yayasan Daya Diri Scholarship:

The programme aims to enable high-potential post-SPM students from B40 income background to pursue A-Levels or IB Diploma programme, and qualify for various prestigious overseas scholarship programmes for their undergraduate studies.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Malaysian Bumiputera (including Pribumi Sabah, Sarawak and Orang Asli) whose total household income not exceeding RM4,850 per month (download example of income declaration document);
• Minimum 7As (A and A+, including English and Mathematics) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM);
• Strong in academics and extra co-curricular activities;
• Fulfil other required personal traits and selection criteria.

•	Times Higher Education; 
•	The Complete University Guide
•	US News and World Report
•	Financial Times
•	Other recognised global university rankings. | •	Art and Design
•	Business and Finance
•	Humanities and Social Sciences
•	Science and Engineering (not including Medicine |

Documents Needed

All must be Certified True Copy

• SPM/IGCSE Transcript
• Scanned Identification Card
• Parents’ Salary Slip of EA form
• Passport-size photo

Application Process

Stage 1: Online Application

Besides the usual biodata and documents needed to be submitted in this stage, the YDD Scholarship also requires you to submit an essay.