Below is our latest list of available scholarships offered by private and public organisations in Malaysia. Most of the scholarships are offered only to Malaysians while others includes scholarships for international students.

• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• Alice Smith Reach for the Stars Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 30 October 2020

  The Alice Smith School has been serving the community of Kuala Lumpur since 1946, and throughout that time has prided itself on providing outstanding academic rigour accompanied by an impactful holistic education. With over 40 nationalities, we under...
  30 October 2020

• Alice Smith KLASS Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 30 October 2020

  The Alice Smith School has been serving the community of Kuala Lumpur since 1946, and throughout that time has prided itself on providing outstanding academic rigour accompanied by an impactful holistic education. With over 40 nationalities, we under...
  30 October 2020

• MAHSA University Scholarships 2020

  Deadline: 31 July, 31 October 2020

  MAHSA University hereby offers the MAHSA University Scholarship to students subject to the terms and conditions stated hereinafter.
  31 July, 31 October 2020

• Mahsa Blue Ribbon Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 31 July 2020, 31 October 2020

  The Blue Ribbon Scholarship rewards students who are enrolled in a pathway programme.
  31 July 2020, 31 October 2020

• Yayasan Peneraju AAT Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 31 October 2020

  The programme offered is a professional accounting qualification awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) in the UK. AAT is the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians, with more than 140,000 members worldwide...
  31 October 2020

• Yayasan Khazanah - Chevening Scholarship 2020 / 2021

  Deadline: 3 November 2020

  The Chevening-Khazanah Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (“FCO) and Yayasan Khazanah. The programme gives awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from ...
  3 November 2020

• Taylor's Distinction Award 2020

  Deadline: 15 November 2020

  Taylor's invites the best students in Malaysia to join. Open to all SPM students (midterm/trial/forecast results) and IGCSE students (actual/forecast results).
  15 November 2020

• RMIT - International Merit Scholarships 2020

  Deadline: 18 December 2020

  This scholarship is open for Malaysian commencing international students undertaking any RMIT programs which can provide financial assistance towards first year of study.
  18 December 2020

• GMI Diploma Study Loan

  Deadline: Ongoing

  For time being, financial assistance is only provided to Malaysian students.
  Ongoing

• Asia e University Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Asia e University is offering scholarships to both Malaysian and international students to pursue their education with AeU.
  Ongoing

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Scholarship Explained

Financial Aid Providers

In Malaysia, the sponsors of financial aid come from various categories. These include scholarships and loans offered by the government, non-governmental organisations, the private sector, government-linked companies and trade associations.

Types of Financial Aid

Higher education is one of the most important investments you will make in your lifetime. With the increasing cost of education, planning ahead is essential to finance your education. So what are some options you can explore? Here are some common ways students seek financial aid.

• Scholarships
  Scholarships are monetary awards given based on academic or other achievements and are non-repayable, which means you won't have to pay the money back. Scholarships are awarded by the government, non-government organisations, corporations and independent foundations.
• Bursaries
  You may have heard people using the terms 'scholarship' and 'bursary' interchangeably, however, bursaries are usually non-competitive and automatic, and often based on financial need without emphasis on academic standing.
• Grants
  Grants are similar to scholarships and also don't have to be repaid. The difference is that grants are often need-based while scholarships are usually merit-based. Grants are also given to students who carry out academic research projects.
• Education Funds
  Education Funds are Scholarships or loans provided by the Government / foundation / private educational institutions / financial institutions to reduce the burden of financing a student's education expenses, whether locally or overseas.
• Tuition Fee Waiver or Discount
  Many private higher education institutions in Malaysia offer partial or full tuition fee waivers or discounts based on merit (e.g. academic, sports, leadership roles). Recipients are often required to maintain a minimum CGPA to continue enjoying the tuition fee waiver.
• Unit Trusts & Insurance Schemes
  These are typically investment schemes that parents undertake for several years to secure financial funding for their child's higher education.
• Loans
  Loans are financial obligations that must be repaid. Loans are mostly provided by private sector or government bodies.

Financing for Higher Education

The cost of tertiary education does not come cheap, but it is a lifetime investment for your future. Therefore whether your parents can afford your entire or partial cost of tertiary education, you are advised to go through this pathway in order to be competitive in your career advancement. If your family cannot afford the cost, you may work while studying part-time or look for some forms of scholarship, study grant, loan or other sources of financial aid to help you to pay for your education.

Read the article on Scholarships & Study Loans for Higher Education here.