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

• 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.

  Expiring Soon
  15 December 2021
  Expiring Soon

• 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

• ISKL Pathways Scholarship 2022

  Deadline: 7 January 2022

  In its commitment to achieving ISKL’s vision and mission, ISKL will be offering the ISKL Pathways Scholarship, for two Malaysian students who have or will complete their Form 3 school assessment in 2021. The scholarships are merit and need-based, a...
  7 January 2022

• ISKL - IB Scholarships for SPM Leavers 2022

  Deadline: 28 February 2022

  The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) offers two International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Scholarships for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers. Scholarships are inclusive of full tuition and external examination fees.*
  28 February 2022

• 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

• Sunway University Scholarships & Awards 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  As of 2021, the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation has awarded more than RM570 million in Scholarships to thousands of deserving students in various fields of study.
  Ongoing

• Heriot-Watt University Scholarships 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  A range of Scholarships and other financial assistance is available to help support the cost of studying at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
  Ongoing

• Heriot-Watt - The Datuk Seri (Dr.) Michael Yam (CIOB Bursary) 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is pleased to announce the establishment of two bursaries under ‘The Datuk Seri (Dr.) Michael Yam – CIOB Bursary’, to nurture the deserving bright young minds at the University’s Malaysia campus, who wou...
  Ongoing

• Me.reka Partial Scholarships 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Scholarship opportunities are funded by our partners to empower unemployed and underemployed graduates to build a career through digital gig work. Adapt to the skills and technologies needed to advance in the future of work and thrive in the job mark...
  Ongoing

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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.