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• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• Kuok – Undergraduate Awards 2018 (Private Universities)

  Deadline: 20 July 2018 / 27 July 2018

  KUOK FOUNDATION BERHAD invites application for the following scholarships / awards from Malaysian students applying for or currently pursuing full time undergraduate studies at the following institutions.

  Expiring Soon
  20 July 2018 / 27 July 2018
  Expiring Soon

• IOI Group - Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng Scholarship 2018

  Deadline: 31 July 2018

  The Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng (TSLSC) scholarship presents the perfect opportunity to build the foundations for your career. Pursue your ambitions at university level for a headstart in an exciting career with IOI Group. Chase your dreams with u...

  Expiring Soon
  31 July 2018
  Expiring Soon

• Sunway Excellence Scholarship 2018

  Deadline: 1 August 2018

  Awarded to students with outstanding academic results who are interested to pursue their education in the following degree programmes.

  Expiring Soon
  1 August 2018
  Expiring Soon

• Ken Foundation Scholarship 2018

  Deadline: 2 August 2018

  KEN FOUNDATION was formed in 1995 as a charitable foundation with the objective of providing financial assistance to deserving Malaysian students. We believe that a sound educational background is the root to a nation’s success, and we are committe...

  Expiring Soon
  2 August 2018
  Expiring Soon

• Merdeka Award Grant For International Attachment 2018

  Deadline: 15 August 2018

  The Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment was announced in conjunction with the 2011 Merdeka Award Presentation Ceremony by Prime Minister YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak.

  15 August 2018

• KIFF Scholarship Programme 2018

  Deadline: 24 August 2018

  Knowledge Is Free Foundation (KIFF) is a non-profit social project that provides scholarships for deserving Malaysian students from underprivileged backgrounds to obtain tertiary education at leading local public universities.

  24 August 2018

• KLK Scholarship 2018

  Deadline: 24 August 2018

  Yayasan KLK, a foundation established by KLK, offers scholarships to high-achieving young Malaysians who are studying or have gained a place at any Malaysian institutions of higher learning. Upon graduation, scholars may be offered the opportunity to...

  24 August 2018

• Yaw Teck Seng Foundation Scholarship 2018

  Deadline: 31 August 2018

  The Yaw Teck Seng Foundation is set up to provide funds, grants, financial assistance and support for establishment, enlargement or improvement of school, universities or other educational establishment. Through scholarship award, we hope to assist ...

  31 August 2018

• YBR - Pembiayaan Pendidikan Boleh Ubah (PPBU) 2018

  Deadline: 29 June 2018 / 28 September 2018

  PPBU is offered to tertiary level education from Skills Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Professional, Master’s Degree, and Doctorate (PH.D) to deserving Malaysian. Its aim is to aid the social and economic development of Malaysians by en...

  29 June 2018 / 28 September 2018

• Jeffrey Cheah Travel Grants 2018

  Deadline: 30 April 2018 / 30 September 2018

  The Travel Grants specifically, serve the objective to enable members of the Harvard community to travel to Southeast Asia (with Malaysia as the priority) for research and study; and likewise, for scholars and practitioners on Southeast Asia studies ...

  30 April 2018 / 30 September 2018

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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.