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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.
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University of Nottingham: Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2018
Deadline: 5 August 2018 / 20 October 2018Science, technology and education. The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund will reach out to students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries.
Expiring Soon5 August 2018 / 20 October 2018Expiring SoonJardine Scholarship Awards 2019
Deadline: 22 October 2018The Jardine Foundation is now open for applications for students who are applying to the selected Colleges at the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge for academic year commencing in 2019.
Expiring Soon22 October 2018Expiring SoonAlice Smith School - Reach For The Stars Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 26 October 2018Reach for the Stars scholarships are partial scholarships and can be awarded at both 25% and 50%.
Expiring Soon26 October 2018Expiring SoonAlice Smith School KLASS Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 26 October 2018The KLASS scholarship is a full scholarship with the underlying aim to benefit high achieving post-SPM Malaysian students with limited financial means. Scholars will be expected to push themselves in all aspects of learning, attain high levels of e...
Expiring Soon26 October 2018Expiring SoonMaxis What’s Next Postgraduate Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 31 October 2018A programme specially designed for those interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree/ postgraduate diploma (in any field of your choice); whether it’s online, in a local university or even overseas. This programmes comes with an opportunity to gai...
Expiring Soon31 October 2018Expiring SoonUM - Pesona Metro Scholarship 2018
Deadline: 31 October 2018Pesona Metro Holdings Berhad is an award winning company involved in the construction and manufacturing sectors and listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Market. From a humble beginning as a sub-contractor, our group has grown to bec...
Expiring Soon31 October 2018Expiring SoonBMA Education Fund Scholarship Awards 2018
Deadline: 31 October 2018The 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.
Expiring Soon31 October 2018Expiring SoonChevening-Khazanah Scholarship 2019 / 2020
Deadline: 6 November 2018 at 12:00 GMTApplications for 2019/2020 Chevening-Khazanah Scholarships are now open!
6 November 2018 at 12:00 GMTFulbright Malaysian Professional Exchange Program 2019 / 2020
Deadline: 12 November 2018The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) invites applications for the Fulbright Malaysian Professional Exchange Program for the 2019/2020 academic year (August to June).
12 November 2018Fulbright Malaysian Scholar Program 2019 / 2020
Deadline: 12 November 2018Applications are now invited from the qualified Malaysian scholars to undertake a 3-6 months of research/lecturing at the American universities during the FY2019/2020 academic year (August through June).
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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.
