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

• Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 4 December 2020

  Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is offering scholarships to all Malaysian citizen age below 25 who wish to pursue their Bachelor Degree in IPTA / Public University & IPTS / Private University.

  Expiring Soon
  4 December 2020
  Expiring Soon

• RMIT - International Merit Scholarships 2020

  Deadline: 18 December 2020

  This scholarship is open for Malaysian commencing international students undertaking any RMIT programs which can provide financial assistance towards first year of study.
  18 December 2020

• ISKL - IB Diploma Scholarships For SPM Leavers 2020

  Deadline: 25 January 2021

  The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is offering two International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarships for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers. Scholarships are inclusive of full tuition and external examination fees.*
  25 January 2021

• Equator College Art Talent Study Award

  Deadline: Refer to website

  Equator College Art Talent Study Award is to award to deserving art talented Malaysians to pursue their higher education at Equator College’s art and design Diploma programs, namely Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design, Diploma in Digital 3D An...
  Refer to website

• IMC Sponsorship for Diploma in Nursing 2020

  Deadline: Ongoing

  International Medical College (IMC) is offering sponsorship for those who wish to study for Diploma in Nursing with IMC. Those who satisfy the entry requirements of 5 credits in SPM and are passionate to serve others, IMC urge you to take advantage o...
  Ongoing

• Nilai Scholarships & Financial Aid 2020

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The goal of education is the same as the goal of life - to help students grow into intellectually and emotionally matured individuals. Parents are looking for an institution that can give their child academic excellence and at the same time, want the...
  Ongoing

• Management and Science University Financial Aid

  Deadline: Ongoing

  In 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...
  Ongoing

• IUKL Tuition Fee Waiver

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The IUKL Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme is offered automatically every semester. The scheme offers up to 50% off the semester tuition fee for students who manage to maintain a CGPA of 3.750 and above every semester
  Ongoing

• IUKL Sports Excellence Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  This scholarship is offered to students with outstanding sports achievement at the state and national level. This scholarship is for both Malaysian and International students who have represented the state or the country in any sports competition, th...
  Ongoing

• IUKL-Media Education Fund Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The University collaborates with two major media education funds including the Star Education Fund and Sin Chew Education Fund to provide deserving students an opportunity to pursue their higher education. The scholarships cover multiple disciplines ...
  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.