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Gamuda Scholarship 2024
Deadline: 30 April 2024Since 1996, the Gamuda Scholarship has paved the way for exceptional young Malaysians to pursue their studies locally and globally. Each year, Gamuda Scholarship enabled dozens of scholars to study courses of their choice and access reputable univers...30 April 2024Khazanah Global Scholarship 2024 (A-level studies only)
Deadline: 7th March – 21st March 2024 (Master's & PhD Studies)The Khazanah Global Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for bright and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue A-Level studies at Kolej Yayasan UEM (as a preparation to further undergraduate studies at our approved universities...7th March – 21st March 2024 (Master's & PhD Studies)Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme
Deadline: 7th March – 21st March 2024 (Master's & PhD Studies)The Khazanah Watan Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for talented and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at selected leading local universities.7th March – 21st March 2024 (Master's & PhD Studies)ASEM-DUO WALLONIA-BRUSSELS MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP 2024 - 2025
Deadline: 29 March 2024The ASEM-DUO Wallonia-Brussels Mobility Scholarship Programme offers the possibility to professors, lecturers and researchers to do an exchange by pair in Asia-Pacific partner country and in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.29 March 2024The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship
Deadline: 8 April 2024The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship is an undergraduate degree scholarship open to high-potential, deserving students with a strong ambition to contribute to the development of Malaysia.8 April 2024Kuok Foundation Berhad - Scholarships and Study Awards 2024 at Singaporean Public Universities
Deadline: 22 March 2024Kuok Foundation Berhad offers scholarships and half-loan half-grant awards to students who are applying for or currently pursuing a first degree full-time and on-campus at any one of the Singaporean public universities.22 March 20242024 - ASEAN Scholarship for Malaysia
Deadline: 25 April 2024 (Secondary 1 & 3); 13 June 2024 (Pre-University)These ASEAN scholarships are for students from Malaysia joining Secondary 1, Secondary 3 or Pre-university 1 in selected Singapore secondary schools or junior colleges. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.25 April 2024 (Secondary 1 & 3); 13 June 2024 (Pre-University)ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship Programme 2024
Deadline: 15 March 2024The ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship programme is a partnership between Maybank Foundation and the ASEAN Secretariat. It is one of the ASEAN-level initiatives undertaken by Maybank Foundation, a newly accredited ASEAN entity, with the aim to “promote an i...15 March 20242024/2025 OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, FRANCE, AND MALAYSIA
Deadline: 18 March 2024The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualif...18 March 2024OCBC PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP 2024
Deadline: 30 June 2024The OCBC Bank culture rests on nurturing and developing outstanding individuals through quality education, and providing them challenging – and rewarding – opportunities to grow to their fullest potential.30 June 2024
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.