• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship 2022

  Deadline: 5 March 2021

  Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is offering ASEAN+ONE International Students Scholarship Programme 2022 to Malaysian students who wish to enroll in a Master’s course (at specified graduate schools in the sciences) at designated universities in Japan.

  Expiring Soon
  5 March 2021
  Expiring Soon

• UTAR - UEC Scholarship 2021

  Deadline: 12 March 2021

  Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman is offering the UEC Scholarship 2021 to Malaysian citizens, with good academic results in UEC and excellent personality and leadership qualities.

  Expiring Soon
  12 March 2021
  Expiring Soon

• YSD - Undergraduate Scholarship Programme 2021

  Deadline: 14 March 2021

  Yayasan Sime Darby invites qualified students who will commence their undergraduate programmes in September 2021 after completing their STPM or Foundation/Matriculation studies as well as those who are in their first year of undergraduate studies to ...

  Expiring Soon
  14 March 2021
  Expiring Soon

• Kuok - Diploma Awards for Malaysian Public Polytechnics 2021

  Deadline: 19 March 2021

  KUOK FOUNDATION BERHAD invites applications from students at Malaysian Public Polytechnics for the Diploma Awards.
  19 March 2021

• British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2021

  Deadline: 7 March, 24 March, 4 April 2021

  Are you a woman with a degree in STEM subjects passionate about your study? You could receive a scholarship to study a master's degree in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics programme at a leading UK university.
  7 March, 24 March, 4 April 2021

• YSD - Pre-University Scholarship Programme (China) 2021

  Deadline: 6 April 2021

  Yayasan Sime Darby invites qualified SPM 2020 leavers to apply for education sponsorship to pursue foundation studies in China.
  6 April 2021

• YSD - Pre-University Scholarship Programme 2021

  Deadline: 6 April 2021

  Yayasan Sime Darby invites qualified SPM 2020 leavers to apply for education sponsorship to pursue foundation studies locally, leading to undergraduate studies in the United Kingdom.
  6 April 2021

• YTAR - Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship (BTAR) 2021

  Deadline: 12 April 2021

  The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship (BTAR) aims to help underprivileged students to continue their education in university. It is open to all Malaysians, focusing especially on high-potential students with a strong financial need to cover the expenses...
  12 April 2021

• 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 - 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

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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.