• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

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• Sunway University Scholarships & Awards 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  As of 2021, the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation has awarded more than RM570 million in Scholarships to thousands of deserving students in various fields of study.
  Ongoing

• Heriot-Watt University Scholarships 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  A range of Scholarships and other financial assistance is available to help support the cost of studying at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
  Ongoing

• Heriot-Watt - The Datuk Seri (Dr.) Michael Yam (CIOB Bursary) 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is pleased to announce the establishment of two bursaries under ‘The Datuk Seri (Dr.) Michael Yam – CIOB Bursary’, to nurture the deserving bright young minds at the University’s Malaysia campus, who wou...
  Ongoing

• Me.reka Partial Scholarships 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Scholarship opportunities are funded by our partners to empower unemployed and underemployed graduates to build a career through digital gig work. Adapt to the skills and technologies needed to advance in the future of work and thrive in the job mark...
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• Yayasan Tenaga Nasional Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Yayasan Tenaga Nasional (YTN) invites qualified Malaysians to apply for scholarships to pursue study programmes at local public institution of higher learning (IPTA).
  Ongoing

• BERJAYA Scholarships & Bursaries 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Enrolling into BERJAYA University College offers any of our students the unique opportunity to prepare themselves for their future careers in a manner that is unlike any other. Due to our established heritage in conglomerate business and entrepreneur...
  Ongoing

• TAR UC Scholarships & Financial Aid

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Financial Aid is intended to help needy students finance their studies in TAR UC. Financial aid consists of scholarships, grants and study loans.
  Ongoing

• TAR UC Merit Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The TAR UC Merit Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students in the form of tuition fee waiver of up to 100%. Candidates who meet the scholarship criteria will be automatically offered the Merit Scholarship (Terms & Conditions Apply).
  Ongoing

• The Royal Widad Foundation Scholarships

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The financial assistance is provided by the Royal Widad Foundation (RWF) to promising students from low-income families to pursue their dreams of obtaining tertiary education. The award of this financial aid is at the discretion of the Foundation and...
  Ongoing

• Koon Yew Yin Scholarship for Foundation in Science 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The "Koon Yew Yin Scholarship for Foundation in Science" has been established from the donation contributed by Mr. Koon Yew Yin. This scholarship is open to students residing in Perak in pursuing full time Foundation in Science program.
  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.