Selangor Journal
Some of the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) graduates attending its 9th Convocation at Dewan Agung Tuanku Canselor in UiTM Shah Alam, on December 10, 2022. — Picture by BERNAMA

Selangor youths invited to apply for loans to extend studies

By Diana Abd Wahab

SHAH ALAM, Aug 30 — Selangor’s youths are advised to apply for the 2023 national variable loan to cover their educational needs, starting this Friday (September 1) until September 30.

The Selangor education loan programme has announced funding from the Selangor State Scholarship Fund for students pursuing full-time certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and medical degree programmes.

This special educational assistance is available to those continuing their studies at public and private higher education institutions in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. in government-recognised fields.

The annual financing is RM4,000 for certificates, RM8,000 for diplomas, RM10,000 for various bachelor’s degrees and veterinary programmes, and RM12,000 for medical and dental bachelor’s degrees.

To qualify, applicants and their parents must be born in Selangor and have been residing in the state for more than ten years, with a household income not exceeding RM20,000.

The applications can be submitted at https://danapendidikan.selangor.gov.my.

 

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