• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• Indian Scholarship and Trust Fund (ISTF) 2019 / 2020

  Deadline: 4th October 2019

  The High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur is inviting applications from Malaysian students of Indian origin pursuing full-time courses in Universities, Colleges, Polytechnics and other Institutions in Malaysia for one-time financial assistance from ...

  Expiring Soon
  4th October 2019
  Expiring Soon

• Chevening Scholarship 2020 / 2021

  Deadline: 5 November 2019

  Chevening is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s ...

  5 November 2019

• JPA - Program Penajaan Kumpulan Pelaksana (Sepenuh Masa) 2019 / 2020

  Deadline: 29 Februari 2020

  Sukacita Jabatan ini mempelawa pegawai-pegawai Kumpulan Pelaksana (Persekutuan) yang berminat untuk memohon kemudahan Program Penajaan Kumpulan Pelaksana (PPKP) bagi mengikuti pengajian di peringkat Sijil dan Diploma TVET, Diploma serta Ijazah Pertam...

  29 Februari 2020

• Malaysian International Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort ...

  Ongoing

• TKWBNS - Program Khas Kakitangan Awam Negeri Selangor 2017

  Deadline: Dibuka Sepanjang Tahun

  Pemohon mestilah terdiri daripada pegawai/ kakitangan awam yang berkhidmat di Jabatan/ Agensi di bawah Pentadbiran Kerajaan Negeri Selangor, Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (PBT) dan Badan-badan Berkanun Negeri Selangor yang berpotensi dan berkelayakan untuk...

  Dibuka Sepanjang Tahun

• Korean Government Support Program for Foreign Exchange Students

  Deadline: Ongoing

  To provide meaningful experiences for exchange students regarding Korean culture and education; to strengthen the global competence of Korean universities.

  Ongoing

• PTPK Skills Training Loan

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) is a statutory corporation which organised by the Ministry of Human Resources which the main purpose is to provide loans for those individuals who undergo some skill trainings.

  Ongoing

• PTPTN Education Financing Scheme

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The PTPTN Education Financing Scheme was established to provide more opportuinities for students to pursue higher education at local institutions.

  Ongoing

• Yayasan Peneraju Skil – Jurukimpal

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Program pertama yang dilancarkan di bawah teras Peneraju Skil ini adalah Peneraju Skil – Jurukimpal dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan kuantiti dan kualiti jurukimpal Bumiputera di sektor minyak dan gas melalui pensijilan 6G GTAW/ SMAW or 3G ...

  Ongoing

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.