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

• TIS IGCSE Scholarships 2022

  Deadline: 29 October 2021

  Taylor’s International School is offering a 2-year scholarship programme to outstanding Malaysian students who are keen to enrol in Year 10 for January 2022 intake.

  Expiring Soon
  29 October 2021
  Expiring Soon

• MAHSA University Scholarships 2021

  Deadline: 31 October 2021

  MAHSA University hereby offers the MAHSA University Scholarship to the Student subject to the terms and conditions stated hereinafter.

  Expiring Soon
  31 October 2021
  Expiring Soon

• UTAR - Silverlake Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 1 November 2021

  The UTAR-Silverlake Scholarships are for Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) students who pursue a full time degree programme at UTAR in all fields of study.
  1 November 2021

• KTJ - Sixth Form Academic Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 1 November 2021

  KTJ offers a generous and competitive scholarship scheme which is open to both Malaysian and international students.
  1 November 2021

• Chevening - Khazanah Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 2 November 2021

  The Chevening-Khazanah Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (“FCDO) and Yayasan Khazanah. The programme gives awards to outstanding scholars with leadership p...
  2 November 2021

• BMA Education Fund Scholarship Awards 2021

  Deadline: 15 November 2021

  The 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.
  15 November 2021

• Heriot-Watt MBA Scholarships by Edinburgh Business School 2021

  Deadline: 15 December 2021

  The 30% Club Malaysia and Edinburgh Business School are delighted to announce that they are awarding one full scholarship for the part-time MBA programme at the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia campus to one entrepreneurial woman.
  15 December 2021

• SAITO UC Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 31 December 2021

  Saito University College is offering scholarships to students who wish to pursue their education in Diploma, Degree and Foundation programmes.
  31 December 2021

• UTAR Eco-Shop Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 28 February 2022

  Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is offering the Eco-Shop Scholarships to all Malaysia citizens age below 25 years with strong leadership skills and active participation in extra curricular activities, sporting events, and community service.
  28 February 2022

• Sunway CIS-ECA Scholarship 2022

  Deadline: 1 March 2022

  The Sunway CIS-ECA Scholarship 2022 is open to all Chinese Independent School (CIS) students who sat for the UEC examination in 2021. Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students for 2022 February, March, April, June and July intakes only.
  1 March 2022

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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.