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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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Scholarship / Fund / Loan
Deadline
Sin Chew Daily Education Fund 2019
Deadline: 23 March 2019 / 27 March 2019Organised by Sin Chew Daily, the education fund provides funding for students who need financial assistance to complete tertiary education locally and assist them in electing free diploma / degree programs offered by domestic higher education institu...
Expiring Soon23 March 2019 / 27 March 2019Expiring SoonThe Star Education Fund Scholarship Awards 2019
Deadline: 29 March 2019The Star Education Fund scholarship is offered under the collaboration between Star Media Group with some of the best educational institutions in Malaysia to provide higher education opportunities to deserving young Malaysians.
Expiring Soon29 March 2019Expiring SoonJPA - Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho : MEXT) Postgraduate Scholarship 2020
Deadline: 29 March 2019 before 4pmMonbukagakusho: MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan) offers scholarship to Malaysian students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT)...
Expiring Soon29 March 2019 before 4pmExpiring SoonSunway University - Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 29 March 2019For Malaysian students below 25 years old with family household income below RM5,000 per month.
Expiring Soon29 March 2019Expiring SoonSunway University - Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Community Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 29 March 2019Offered to “budding potentials” from the age of 18-25, recommended from children welfare homes, NGOs or poor communities.
Expiring Soon29 March 2019Expiring SoonKTJ - A-Level Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 30 March 2019KTJ offers a generous and competitive A Level scholarship scheme which is open to both Malaysian and international students. The scholarships are given at the discretion of the Principal following a full interview.
Expiring Soon30 March 2019Expiring SoonShell Malaysia Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 30 March 2019Since its inception, the Shell Malaysia Scholarship Programme has benefitted more than 1500 students in pursuing their educational aspirations and provided a unique entrance into the energy industry.
Expiring Soon30 March 2019Expiring SoonYTM - Future Leaders Scholarship 2019
Deadline: 31 March 2019At Yayasan TM (YTM), we are passionately driving the national agenda of developing future leaders of tomorrow who are able to empower the digital economy, in line with TM's role as an enabler of Malaysia's Digital Nation aspirations.
Expiring Soon31 March 2019Expiring SoonYSD - Excellence Scholarship Programmes 2019
Deadline: 31 March 2019YSD supports well-rounded students with outstanding academic achievements, active involvement in extracurricular activities and participation in community service.
Expiring Soon31 March 2019Expiring SoonGreat Eastern Supremacy Scholarship Award 2019
Deadline: 31 March 2019The Great Eastern Supremacy Scholarship Award is one of the leading programmes in the insurance industry. Every year since 1998, we have been the platform where almost a hundred deserving, talented, young Malaysians can pursue their dreams.
Expiring Soon31 March 2019Expiring Soon
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.
