JPA vs MARA Scholarship — Which Should You Apply For in 2026?

Biasiswa JPA vs MARA — Mana Patut Anda Mohon pada 2026?

JPA (Public Service Department) and MARA scholarships are the two most sought-after government scholarships in Malaysia — but they serve different purposes and come with different eligibility rules. JPA is open to all Malaysians with a civil service bond; MARA is specifically for Bumiputera students with a stronger focus on business and technical fields. Understanding the difference helps you apply smarter. Browse both on MyScholar.

Biasiswa JPA (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam) dan MARA adalah dua biasiswa kerajaan yang paling dicari di Malaysia — tetapi ia melayani tujuan berbeza dan mempunyai syarat kelayakan yang berbeza. JPA terbuka kepada semua rakyat Malaysia dengan bon perkhidmatan awam; MARA khusus untuk pelajar Bumiputera dengan fokus lebih kuat pada bidang perniagaan dan teknikal. Semak kedua-duanya di MyScholar.