PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP) 2017 - The PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP) 2017 is now OPEN for application.
Since 1975, PETRONAS has sponsored more than 35,000 with academic excellence who possess leadership quality. This continues to be pursued by PETRONAS to nurture the right talent for company, industry and nation.
Application for the PESP is open to outstanding Malaysians to pursue undergraduate studies in oil and gas related fields. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the final selection.
The sponsorship is open for undergraduate programme at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and Overseas Universities.
1. PESP for UTP
Successful candidates are required to complete 1-year Foundation Programme prior to pursuing the Bachelor's Degree Programme
2. PESP for Overseas Universities
Successful candidates are required to complete up to 24 months of Pre-University Programme prior to pursuing the Bachelor's Degree Programme
Eligibility Criteria
1. Malaysian citizens aged between 17 - 19 years old in 2017
2. Possess strong leadership skills and active participation (demonstrable) in extra-curricular activities
3. Identify the sponsored programme:
Process & Schedule
Online Application System opens: 16 March 2017
Online Application System closes: 22 March 2017
Announcement & Invitation for PETRONAS YoungStars' Day (PYD): April 2017
PETRONAS YoungStars' Day (PYD): April 2017
Announcement of Sponsorship Award: May 2017
Acceptance/rejection of Sponsorship Award: May 2017
Important Notes
Kindly note on the followings:
Application is available from 16 March 2017 (9 am) until 22 March 2017 (5 pm)
All applications must be made using the online system via educationsponsorship.petronas.com.my
For applicants of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) programme, it is compulsory for you to submit UTP admission application via http://www.utp.edu.my
A detailed guide on online application is available for download in .pdf format here: OAS Guideline
Processing fee is NOT required for PESP application
Notification of successful candidates for the PYD will be announced via educationsponsorship.petronas.com.my. The same username and password will be required for log-in purposes
Incomplete or late application will not be processed