PESP in a Nutshell
The PESP was created to nurture the right talents who will ultimately contribute to the growth of the company and the nation.

All You Need to Know: PESP
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UTP:
- Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Geoscience
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Overseas:
- Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation)
- Geology/Geophysics, Material Engineering/Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Software Engineering
- Accounting, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics
- Malaysian citizens from 17 to 19 years old in 2021
- Local Programme: Obtained minimum SPM 8A & CEFR (B1)
- Oversea Programme: Obtained minimum SPM 4A+ & 4A & CEFR (C1)>
- Engineering: Minimum 9A- in SPM, with minimum A for the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
- Note: Please note that the eligibility criteria for your application may vary depending on your selected discipline (technical or non-technical). For more detailed information, please refer to the PETRONAS education sponsorship application guidelines available at the Online Application System during application period.
For Phase 1 : Scanned copy of applicant’s IC, SPM result, latest picture (preferably passport size)
Fill in the form via Online Application System (OAS)
- Submit application online
- Phase 1 : Cambridge Personal Styles Questionnaire (CPSQ) test
- Phase 2 : Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) test
- Phase 3 : Student Potential Assessment (only candidates for overseas sponsorship programme who met the requirements for the TSA
Basic questions :
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why did you choose this course?
- Latest issues ie. Covid 19, Technological Development
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