• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• MCKL Excellence Award Scholarship 2024

  Deadline: 1 December 2023

  Enquire with MCKL's counsellors for more info on how to attain a full/partial scholarship. 100% Scholarship with our Excellence Award.
  1 December 2023

• City University Malaysia - Pro-Chancellor Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Pro-Chancellor Scholarship is awarded to continuing students who have completed A-Level program in City University and are now pursuing a Degree program in City University.
  Ongoing

• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia James Watt PhD Scholarship

  Deadline: 30 November 2023

  The Heriot-Watt University Malaysia James Watt PhD Scholarship is driven by purpose offering life-changing opportunities for potential PhD candidates to work on the most pressing global challenges from an Asian perspective.
  30 November 2023

• UCSI - Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (TSAR) Merit Scholarship Award

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (TSAR) Merit Scholarship Award is offered to deserving Malaysian students who demonstrate excellent academic achievements and exemplary leadership attributes, participate actively in extracurricular activities, community invo...
  Ongoing

• GREAT Scholarships 2024 - Malaysia

  Deadline: 13 May 2024

  In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Sheffield is offering one scholarship worth £10,000 to students from Malaysia applying for postgraduate taught courses.
  13 May 2024

• Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

  Deadline: 1 December 2023

  The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2009, aims at attracting the best and brightest students across the world to pursue their research degree programmes in Hong Kong. Around 300 f...
  1 December 2023

• The University of Hong Kong, Graduate School - Research Postgraduate Studies

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Graduate School is committed to providing a comprehensive education to nurture the next generation of researchers and professionals. Aligning with the University’s mission on RPg education to provide first-class RPg education and learning that...
  Ongoing

• Ton Duc Thang University Scholarships 2024 (Fully Funded)

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Ton Duc Thang University Graduate Scholarships 2024-2025 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are only offered for masters, doctoral and postdoctoral studies. This Scholarship covers full tuition fee and full a...
  Ongoing

• Yale University Scholarships 2024 (Fully Funded)

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Yale University Scholarship 2024-2025 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for undergraduate, masters and PhD. Yale Scholarship can vary from a few hundred dollars to over $70,000 per year; the average...
  Ongoing

• Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

  Deadline: Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

  ADB-JSP, financed by the Government of Japan and organized by the Asian Development Bank, aims to provide an opportunity citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies. The Division of Environmental Studies which is...
  Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

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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.