• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• IsDB Undergraduate Scholarship Programme 2020 / 2021

  Deadline: 28 February 2020

  The Programme was launched with the objective to provide educational opportunities to academically meritorious young students from Member Countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries to pursue undergraduate or first-degree study at a publ...

  Expiring Soon
  28 February 2020
  Expiring Soon

• YH2 Capital Scholarship 2019

  Deadline: 28 February 2020

  The YH2 Capital Scholarship programme is launched in 2019 and is fully funded by the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of YH2 Capital Management Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. The programme offers one fully funded, bond-free Scholarship each year for undergraduate st...

  Expiring Soon
  28 February 2020
  Expiring Soon

• JPA - Program Penajaan Kumpulan Pelaksana (Sepenuh Masa) 2019 / 2020

  Deadline: 29 Februari 2020

  Sukacita Jabatan ini mempelawa pegawai-pegawai Kumpulan Pelaksana (Persekutuan) yang berminat untuk memohon kemudahan Program Penajaan Kumpulan Pelaksana (PPKP) bagi mengikuti pengajian di peringkat Sijil dan Diploma TVET, Diploma serta Ijazah Pertam...

  Expiring Soon
  29 Februari 2020
  Expiring Soon

• Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 5 March 2020

  Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is offering ASEAN+ONE International Students Scholarship Programme 2020 to Malaysian students who wish to pursue an overseas master degree in one of the science courses at University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Nagoya Univ...

  Expiring Soon
  5 March 2020
  Expiring Soon

• GIS A Level Scholarships 2020

  Deadline: 6th March 2020

  Is your child an academic superstar? A talented musician? Brilliant at sports? If they are any (or all!) of the above, then consider applying for a GIS scholarship! #BornToStandOut

  Expiring Soon
  6th March 2020
  Expiring Soon

• JPA - Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong (BYDPA) 2020/2021

  Deadline: 6 Mac 2020

  Sukacita Jabatan ini mempelawa calon-calon yang berminat melanjutkan pengajian ke peringkat Sarjana atau Ph.D untuk memohon Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sesi Pengajian 2020/2021. Permohonan dibuka bermula 10 Februari 2020 sehingga 6 Mac 2020.

  Expiring Soon
  6 Mac 2020
  Expiring Soon

• Kuok Undergraduate Scholarship (British Public Universities) 2020

  Deadline: 28 February 2020 / 6 March 2020

  KUOK FOUNDATION BERHAD invites applications for the following scholarships / awards from Malaysian citizens applying for full time undergraduate studies in the academic year 2020/21 (new enrolment only) at selected British Universities.

  Expiring Soon
  28 February 2020 / 6 March 2020
  Expiring Soon

• ABS - Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 15 March 2020

  The Dr GKS Scholarship Fund was set up by the financial community in Singapore in honour of the former Deputy Prime Minister, who fostered Singapore's economic development and growth as a reputable international financial centre.

  15 March 2020

• Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)

  Deadline: 15 March 2020

  The MIS is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort to attract, motivate and retain talen...

  15 March 2020

• Sunway - Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Community Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 31 March 2020

  Offered to “budding potentials” from the age of 18-25, recommended from children welfare homes, NGOs or poor communities.

  31 March 2020

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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.