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The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship
Deadline: 8 April 2024The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship is an undergraduate degree scholarship open to high-potential, deserving students with a strong ambition to contribute to the development of Malaysia.8 April 2024ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship Programme 2024
Deadline: 15 March 2024The ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship programme is a partnership between Maybank Foundation and the ASEAN Secretariat. It is one of the ASEAN-level initiatives undertaken by Maybank Foundation, a newly accredited ASEAN entity, with the aim to “promote an i...15 March 20242024/2025 OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, FRANCE, AND MALAYSIA
Deadline: 18 March 2024The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualif...18 March 2024OCBC PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP 2024
Deadline: 30 June 2024The OCBC Bank culture rests on nurturing and developing outstanding individuals through quality education, and providing them challenging – and rewarding – opportunities to grow to their fullest potential.30 June 2024Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for Japanese Studies
Deadline: 2 February 2024The Embassy of Japan is pleased to announce that the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT)Scholarships for Japanese Studies and Teacher Training is now open for application until 2nd February 2024. Qualified Malaysian nationals who would like to ...2 February 2024Management and Science University Financial Aid
Deadline: OngoingIn driving and transforming MSU towards excellence, financial assistance has been provided to outstanding and deserving students to acquire quality education. The funds are distributed through various means including collaborative efforts between MSU...OngoingTAR UMT Merit Scholarship 2024
Deadline: OngoingThe TAR UMT Merit Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Malaysian students in the form of tuition fee waiver of up to 100%. Candidates who meet the scholarship criteria will be automatically offered the Merit Scholarship (Terms & Conditions Apply...OngoingIGBIS Full & Partial Scholarship
Deadline: 29 February 2024As part of IGBIS’s commitment to providing highly motivated and talented students with an exceptional educational experience, IGBIS also offers full IB DP and CP Academic Scholarships to students who are proficient in English, demonstrate outstandi...29 February 2024Nexus IB Diploma Scholarship 2024/2025
Deadline: 8 January 2024Nexus International School is proud to provide learners with the opportunity to experience an outstanding international education in a culturally diverse environment. We are pleased to offer Full, Partial and Boarding Scholarships for the August 2024...8 January 2024Skim Bursari BP40 khas Yayasan Sarawak
Deadline: OngoingKini dengan Skim Bursari BP40 khas Yayasan Sarawak, pelajar Bumiputera Sarawak boleh mendapatkan pendidikan Australia bertaraf dunia dan ijazah Curtin yang diiktiraf dunia dengan yuran pengajian yang setara dengan yuran IPTA. Skim ini memberi peluang...OngoingMARA - Graduate Excellence Programme (GrEP)
Deadline: OngoingMARA offers education loans in the form of convertible loans for Post Graduate levels (Master’s Degree and Doctor of Philosophy) at leading Institutions of Higher Education locally and abroad to outstanding graduates in fields that have a significa...OngoingPMG Scholarship
Deadline: OngoingPMG Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for undergraduate students pursuing PHARMACY fields. It is designed to support and encourage students in their pursuit of higher education and provide job guarantees to them.OngoingHWUM MBA Scholarship by Edinburgh Business School
Deadline: 15 December 2023Exciting news! The Edinburgh Business School awards scholarships for their Heriot-Watt University Malaysia campus MBA programme. Submit your application by 15 December 2023.15 December 2023HWUM MBA Scholarships - Shaping Entrepreneurial Women Scholarship
Deadline: 15 December 2023The 30% Club Malaysia and Edinburgh Business School are delighted to announce that for a seventh year, a scholarship to attend the part-time MBA programme at the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia campus will be offered to an entrepreneurial woman. The ...15 December 2023Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships
Deadline: 15 December 2023This scholarship will provide financial support to Malaysian students who commence an undergraduate or a postgraduate program in 2024.15 December 2023Malaysian Nurses Association - Study Loan
Deadline: OngoingInterest free loan is only applicable to life members of Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA) (life member for minimum of 2 years).OngoingKWBTSM - Study Loan
Deadline: OngoingKWBTSM grants educational study loans to deserving students who are financially disadvantaged and currently enrolled in tertiary educational institutions. These study loans are repayable through monthly instalments commencing from a month after the s...OngoingAMMA Foundation - Study Loan
Deadline: OngoingThe AMMA Foundation was established in 1980, as a Company limited by guarantee and not having Share Capital. Its principal objective is to assist needy Malaysians to pursue their studies at approved institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. The Fo...OngoingECM Libra Foundation - Study Loan
Deadline: OngoingThe Foundation offers the Study Loan to selected and deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing their tertiary education.OngoingDaikin Malaysia Group Scholarship Program 2023
Deadline: 30 November 2023Daikin Malaysia is now open for application of our Scholarship program for the year 2023.30 November 2023MCKL Excellence Award Scholarship 2024
Deadline: 1 December 2023Enquire with MCKL's counsellors for more info on how to attain a full/partial scholarship. 100% Scholarship with our Excellence Award.1 December 2023City University Malaysia - Pro-Chancellor Scholarship
Deadline: OngoingThe Pro-Chancellor Scholarship is awarded to continuing students who have completed A-Level program in City University and are now pursuing a Degree program in City University.OngoingHeriot-Watt University Malaysia James Watt PhD Scholarship
Deadline: 30 November 2023The Heriot-Watt University Malaysia James Watt PhD Scholarship is driven by purpose offering life-changing opportunities for potential PhD candidates to work on the most pressing global challenges from an Asian perspective.30 November 2023UCSI - Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (TSAR) Merit Scholarship Award
Deadline: OngoingThe Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (TSAR) Merit Scholarship Award is offered to deserving Malaysian students who demonstrate excellent academic achievements and exemplary leadership attributes, participate actively in extracurricular activities, community invo...OngoingBSIB Rising Star Scholarship Programme
Deadline: 31 December 2023BSIB Rising Star Scholarship Programme is designed to support promising students in their academic pursuits and career path with Berjaya Sompo Insurance. We believe education is the key to success and we are committed to supporting the next generatio...31 December 2023Sunway Healthcare - Nursing Scholarship
Deadline: OngoingSunway Medical Centre is rapidly expanding, and we want you to be part of our nursing workforce of the future. Good news is this - we are currently offering full scholarships for degree and diploma in nursing with 100% coverage of tuition fees and li...OngoingYayasan UEM Wira Scholarship 2023
Deadline: 19 October 2023All applicants must be Malaysian citizen, proficient in English, passionate, energetic high achiever who is committed to self-development, driven to excel and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and hold leadership positions at ...19 October 2023Delloyd Foundation Scholarship Programme Financial Aid
Deadline: 30 October 2023Delloyd Foundation financial aid programme is developed to benefit Malaysian students from low-income families. The foundation believes that providing scholarships is about providing opportunities and giving chances to students to have the higher edu...30 October 2023Delloyd Foundation Scholarship Programme Scholarship
Deadline: 30 October 2023Delloyd Foundation scholarship programme is developed to benefit Malaysian students from low-income families. The foundation believes that providing scholarships is about providing opportunities and giving chances to students to have the higher educa...30 October 2023TNB Prime Scholarship
Deadline: 15 Oktober 2023Anda bakal mahasiswa/mahasiswi yang masih mencari peluang biasiswa pendidikan? Jom mohon TNB PRIME Scholarship Yayasan Tenaga Nasional bagi pengambilan Oktober 2023 bagi program di Universiti Awam Tempatan!15 Oktober 2023Yayasan Bank Rakyat - Pembiayaan Pendidikan Boleh Ubah 2023
Deadline: 17 Oktober 2023PPBU ditawarkan kepada peringkat pengajian tinggi iaitu Ijazah Sarjana Muda kepada warganegara Malaysia yang layak. Matlamatnya adalah untuk membantu pembangunan sosial dan ekonomi rakyat Malaysia dengan memberi bantuan kewangan kepada pelajar yang c...17 Oktober 2023Taylor’s International School - IGCSE Scholarships 2024
Deadline: 29 September 2023This 2-year scholarship programme for Years 10 and 11 is open to all Malaysian students who are keen to enrol into Taylor’s International School. To qualify you should have an excellent academic record, active participation in co-curricular activit...29 September 2023MRC Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate Studies
Deadline: 14 October 2023MRC's scholarship is awarded to students who have obtained excellent results in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examinations, as well as undergraduate studies at established universities in Malaysia.14 October 2023YTM Future Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: 19 September 2023YTM Future Leaders Scholarship is now open for second intake applications, exclusive for Multimedia University (MMU) and Public University (UA).19 September 2023AISM 2024 Pre-University Scholarship
Deadline: OngoingWe offer scholarships to Malaysian citizens not enrolled at AISM, and sitting for their SPM/IB MYP/IGCSE/O Levels every year. The scholarship holders will enter Year 11 and continue to Year 12 at which time they will complete the Higher School Certif...OngoingUnicaf Scholarship - Bachelor in Marketing
Deadline: OngoingExciting news! Unicaf is offering $1 million in scholarships for an online Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Unicaf University. Seize this golden opportunity to elevate your future!OngoingAstro Scholarship Award 2023
Deadline: 13 October 2023Astro believes that education is the foundation of any society. Education creates informed and knowledgeable leaders of tomorrow. The Astro Scholarship programme is to provide opportunity to bright and deserving individuals with the skills, knowledge...13 October 2023Behn Meyer AgriCare Education Fund Scholarship Awards 2023
Deadline: 30 November 2023The BMA Education Fund Scholarship is offered by BMA to provide higher education opportunities to deserving young Malaysians. This scholarship offers full tuition fees, living expenses as well as required education aids to the recipients.30 November 2023Yayasan Bursa Malaysia-MyPAC Scholarship Programme
Deadline: 30 September 2023MyPAC aims to provide FULL SPONSORSHIP and financial assistance to outstanding students pursuing a two-year post-degree ACCA professional accountancy qualification.30 September 2023YCF 2023 Form 6 Sponsorship Application Form
Deadline: 31 August 2023At YCF, we believe that education is the basic foundation that shapes our lives and talent must be nurtured to give the students an opportunity to uplift succeed. For the next generation to flourish, our children need to be equipped with knowledge, s...31 August 2023
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.