• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• Equator College - Art Talent Study Award 2021

  Deadline: 30 April 2021

  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...
  30 April 2021

• Heriot-Watt - Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 22 March, 28 June, 30 July 2021

  Heriot-Watt was the first institution in Scotland to admit women into STEM programmes. Since opening our doors in Malaysia, we’ve made it possible for women in the ASEAN region to gain access to quality teaching and learning in the field of Enginee...
  22 March, 28 June, 30 July 2021

• Heriot-Watt - Financial Hardship Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 22 March, 28 June, 30 July 2021

  For Malaysian students who are eligible for High Acheiver's Scholarship (HAS) only. Scholarships with a fee waiver of 50% or 100% off total tuition fees are available for high achieving Malaysian students who have proof of financial hardship. The sch...
  22 March, 28 June, 30 July 2021

• Sunway Excellence Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 12 March, 2 August 2021

  Awarded to students with outstanding academic results and possess leadership qualities.
  12 March, 2 August 2021

• Sunway University & Lancaster University - The Chancellors Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 12 March, 2 August 2021

  The scholarship is offered in the name of Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Foundation Chancellor of Sunway University, Right Honourable Alan Milburn, Chancellor of Lancaster University. It commemorates the affiliation between Sunway University and Lancaste...
  12 March, 2 August 2021

• Limkokwing Foundation Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Limkokwing Foundation Scholarship offers discounts like Sibling Discounts, Spouse Discounts and Staff Discounts.
  Ongoing

• Amcorp Study Grant

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Amcorp Group Berhad in collaboration with Yayasan Azman Hashim is offering study grants amounting up to RM70,000 to Malaysian citizens pursuing ACCA full time and not exceeding 20 years of age as of enrolment date.
  Ongoing

• St.John’s Pre-University Study Centre Scholarships

  Deadline: Ongoing

  St.John’s Pre-University Study Centre is offering 50% Lasallian & Convent Bursary and A Level Scholarship to all SPM/IGCSE/CBSE local or international graduates.
  Ongoing

• StudyMalaysia - SAITO UEC Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Saito University College is offering 50 scholarships amounting to RM2 million (100% or 50% off the tuition fee) to students from Chinese Independent High Schools who sat for the UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) examination in 2018.
  Ongoing

• SJIS A-Level Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  St John's International School (SJIS) Pre-University Study Centre is offering A-Level scholarships to help students obtain the globally recognised certification of A-levels - up to 100% full scholarships. * Terms and Conditions Apply.
  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.