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• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• Yayasan DayaDiri Overseas University Scholarship 2018

  Deadline: 30 April 2018

  Yayasan DayaDiri is pleased to announce that the Overseas University Scholarship 2018 is currently open for application submission. The scholarship is for young, talented Malaysians to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a broad rang...

  Expiring Soon
  30 April 2018
  Expiring Soon

• Great Eastern Supremacy Scholarship Award 2018

  Deadline: 30 April 2018

  The Great Eastern Supremacy Scholarship Award is one of the leading programmes in the insurance industry. Every year since 1998, we have been the platform where almost a hundred deserving, talented, young Malaysians can pursue their dreams.

  Expiring Soon
  30 April 2018
  Expiring Soon

• MREPC Scholarship Award for Professional Graduateship of Rubber Technology 2018

  Deadline: 4 May 2018

  MREPC is inviting students to apply for scholarships to pursue the Professional Graduateship of Rubber Technology.

  Expiring Soon
  4 May 2018
  Expiring Soon

• MREPC Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate Studies 2018

  Deadline: 4 May 2018

  MREPC is inviting students to apply for scholarships to pursue undergraduate studies.

  Expiring Soon
  4 May 2018
  Expiring Soon

• JCF – Sunway Group Scholarship 2018

  Deadline: 18 May 2018

  The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation-Sunway Group Scholarship is open to Malaysian Citizens who wish to pursue their tertiary education at Sunway University, Monash University Malaysia as well as other preferred, top-ranked local public and international uni...

  18 May 2018

• The RCSI & UCD Dublin Scholarship Programme 2018

  Deadline: 31 May 2018

  Penang Medical College RCSI & UCD Dublin Scholarships for the September 2018 Intake for both Malaysian and International students is now open.

  31 May 2018

• Axiata University Leadership Development Programme (ULDP) 2018

  Deadline: 17 June 2018

  ULDP is designed for Malaysian undergraduates who are eager to learn and have the desire to take the lead. Applications are now open.

  17 June 2018

• Cagamas Scholarship Programme 2018

  Deadline: 25 June 2018

  The programme is intended to reach out to deserving Malaysians who are in need of financial aid to pursue their education.

  25 June 2018

• MBAM Scholarship Awards 2018

  Deadline: 29 June 2018

  The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) Education Fund Scholarship Awards 20I7 is now open for application for Malaysian citizens applying for undergraduate degree courses related to the construction industry at all local public universities ...

  29 June 2018

• OCBC Undergraduate Scholarship 2018

  Deadline: 30 June 2018

  OCBC offers bond-free scholarships to help bright and talented youths from tertiary education institutions pursue their academic dreams. As an OCBC scholar, you will take on an internship and experience what it’s like to be a part of the OCBC famil...

  30 June 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.