• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• BMA Education Fund Scholarship Awards 2021

  Deadline: 15 November 2021

  The BMA Education Fund Scholarship is offered by BMA to provide higher education opportunities to deserving young Malaysians. This scholarship offers full tuition fees, living expenses as well as required education aids to the recipients.
  15 November 2021

• 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...
  Ongoing

• 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

• 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

• SEARCA Joint Graduate Scholarships 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  SEARCA's Graduate Study Program was initiated in School Year 1968/1969. Over five decades, the scope of the Graduate Study Program has expanded to include institutional development, networking, and services to enhance graduate education in the region...
  Ongoing

• YSD - Skill Enrichment Bursary Programme 2021

  Deadline: Ongoing

  YSD Skill Enrichment Bursary Programme is a dedicated and structured platform established by YSD in support of the national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) education agenda with the aim to award more bursaries for underprivileg...
  Ongoing

• Amcorp Study Grant

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Amcorp Group Berhad in collaboration with Yayasan Azman Hashim is offering study grants amounting up to RM70,000 to Malaysian citizens pursuing ACCA full time and not exceeding 20 years of age as of enrolment date.
  Ongoing

• Top Glove Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  TG Scholarship Award is established with the objective of offering scholarship to qualified students who are pursuing full time degree courses (undergraduate). Awards for undergraduate studies are divided to two categories; award for local public uni...
  Ongoing

• British Council GREAT Scholarships - Malaysia 2021

  Deadline: Check with university

  GREAT Scholarships offers 30 scholarships from UK universities, across a variety of subjects for students from Malaysia. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
  Check with university

• Heriot-Watt Corporate Partnership Postgraduate Bursary

  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

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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.