• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

• BPMB Award of Group Undergraduate Scholarship (BAGUS)

  Bank Pembangunan Malaysia wholly owned by the Malaysian Government through Ministry of Finance Inc. is committed to nurturing young Malaysian talents who will contribute to the nation’s development agenda, through our BPMB Award of Group Undergradu...

  Deadline: Ongoing

• Fulbright Malaysian Scholar Program

  Applications are now open to qualified Malaysian scholars (PhD’s) to undertake 3-6 months of research/lecturing at American universities during the FY2024/2025 academic year (September through May).

  Deadline: 8 October 2023

• UNM-Provost's Excellence Awards 2023

  Six full tuition fee scholarships are available for excellent and deserving students pursuing any undergraduate programmes in September 2023 intake. The scholarship is open to Malaysian and International students.

  Deadline: 15 August 2023

• UNM-MCKL Scholarship

  Two full scholarships are offered each year only to Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) students since 2018 pursuing any undergraduate programme to be completed in Malaysia.

  Deadline: 15 August 2023

• YTL Cement Scholarship 2023

  The YTL Cement Scholarship offers students pursuing a degree in local universities the opportunity to explore their potential and shape their future in the field of engineering.

  Deadline: 31 August 2023

• Lion-Parkson Foundation Scholarship

  Through the Lion-Parkson Foundation we hope to create a pool of high caliber, skilled young Malaysian professionals by realising their potential to become Malaysia's future business and industry leaders, and help build a better tomorrow for our ...

  Deadline: 31 August 2023

• Gadang Scholarship 2023

  Through this scholarship program, we intend to nurture and develop these exceptional individuals to achieve success in their professional endeavours through undergoing study programs at any of the local leading public or private universities/colleges...

  Deadline: Ongoing

• United Malacca Berhad University Scholarship Awards

  This scholarship scheme is sponsored by United Malacca Berhad, a plantation group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Invitations are open to eligible Malaysian citizens who wish to pursue full-time undergraduate courses in...

  Deadline: 15 July 2023

• IJM Scholarship 2023

  The IJM Scholarship Award programme was established to help develop, nurture and raise young and bright Malaysian talents of the future. Through our awards, students are given a chance to realise their potential, hence, achieving their highest ambiti...

  Deadline: 7 July 2023

• 2023 Elena Cooke Education Fund Scholarship / Study Award Applications

  The Elena Cooke Education Fund, set up in honour of the late Miss Elena Cooke, the longest serving principal of the Bukit Bintang Girls’ School, aims to help underprivileged young people, whether they live with their families or were raised in chil...

  Deadline: 2 weeks after the announcement of the latest SPM/STPM results (whichever is later). 

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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.