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Heriot-Watt - Women in Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: 28 June 2019This scholarship is opened for women who wants to study engineering in Heriot-Watt. This scholarship covers 50% to 100% tuition fees at the Malaysia Campus. With a minimum of 2As and 1B in A-Levels, women who have strong passion to pursue engineering...
Expiring Soon28 June 2019Expiring Soon2019 Fulbright Specialist Program
Deadline: 28 June 2019The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP), part of the larger Fulbright Program, was established in 2001 by the U.S. department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The program is a field-driven initiative in which foreign host in...
Expiring Soon28 June 2019Expiring SoonCagamas Scholarship Programme 2019
Deadline: 28 June 2019Cagamas Berhad (Cagamas), the National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia, was established in 1986 to promote the broader spread of house ownership and growth of the secondary mortgage market in Malaysia.
Expiring Soon28 June 2019Expiring SoonBritish Council GREAT Scholarships 2019
Deadline: 30 June 2019In order to support more Malaysian students to study in the UK, the British Council, together with five UK universities, has launched the GREAT Scholarships 2019 – Malaysia campaign.
Expiring Soon30 June 2019Expiring SoonOCBC Undergraduate Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 30 June 2019OCBC offers bond-free scholarships to help bright and talented youths from tertiary education institutions pursue their academic dreams. As an OCBC scholar, you will take on an internship and experience what it’s like to be a part of the OCBC famil...
Expiring Soon30 June 2019Expiring SoonIOI Group - Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 31 July 2019The Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng (TSLSC) scholarship presents the perfect opportunity to build the foundations for your career. Pursue your ambitions at university level for a headstart in an exciting career with IOI Group. Chase your dreams with u...
31 July 2019Sunway ECA Achievers & Sports Awards 2019
Deadline: 1 August 2019This scholarship aims to recognise the outstanding involvement of students in the extra-curricular activities, and to promote the importance and value of our-of-classroom involvement and experience of students for personal and leadership development.
1 August 2019Sunway Excellence Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 1 August 2019Awarded to students with outstanding academic results who are interested to pursue their education in the following degree programmes.
1 August 2019Fulbright Graduate Study 2020/2021
Deadline: 2 August 2019The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) is pleased to announce its annual competition for Fulbright grants for graduate level study (Masters or Ph.D degrees) in the United States for FY2020-2021 academic year.
2 August 2019Heriot-Watt - Financial Hardship Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 5 August 2019For Malaysian students who are eligible for High Acheiver's Scholarship (HAS) only. Scholarships with a fee waiver of 50% or 100% off total tuition fees are available for high achieving Malaysian students who have proof of financial hardship. The sch...
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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.
