• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• HWUM MBA Scholarship by Edinburgh Business School

  Deadline: 15 December 2023

  Exciting news! The Edinburgh Business School awards scholarships for their Heriot-Watt University Malaysia campus MBA programme. Submit your application by 15 December 2023.
  15 December 2023

• HWUM MBA Scholarships - Shaping Entrepreneurial Women Scholarship

  Deadline: 15 December 2023

  The 30% Club Malaysia and Edinburgh Business School are delighted to announce that for a seventh year, a scholarship to attend the part-time MBA programme at the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia campus will be offered to an entrepreneurial woman. The ...
  15 December 2023

• Utrecht Excellence Scholarship for 2024-2025

  Deadline: 1 February 2024

  The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship for 2024-2025 offers a remarkable opportunity for international students to pursue master’s studies at Utrecht University, one of Europe’s premier research institutions. This fully funded scholarship is availabl...
  1 February 2024

• Reach Oxford Scholarship

  Deadline: For 2024 entry applicants who apply by the 7 February 2024 scholarship deadline, the selection process will be undertaken in March 2024.

  Students should note they must apply for admission to the University before they can be considered for a Reach Oxford Scholarship. The University is unable to consider any scholarship applications from students who have not been offered a place at Ox...
  For 2024 entry applicants who apply by the 7 February 2024 scholarship deadline, the selection process will be undertaken in March 2024.

• MCKL Excellence Award Scholarship 2024

  Deadline: 1 December 2023

  Enquire with MCKL's counsellors for more info on how to attain a full/partial scholarship. 100% Scholarship with our Excellence Award.
  1 December 2023

• City University Malaysia - Pro-Chancellor Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Pro-Chancellor Scholarship is awarded to continuing students who have completed A-Level program in City University and are now pursuing a Degree program in City University.
  Ongoing

• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia James Watt PhD Scholarship

  Deadline: 30 November 2023

  The Heriot-Watt University Malaysia James Watt PhD Scholarship is driven by purpose offering life-changing opportunities for potential PhD candidates to work on the most pressing global challenges from an Asian perspective.
  30 November 2023

• UCSI - Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (TSAR) Merit Scholarship Award

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (TSAR) Merit Scholarship Award is offered to deserving Malaysian students who demonstrate excellent academic achievements and exemplary leadership attributes, participate actively in extracurricular activities, community invo...
  Ongoing

• GREAT Scholarships 2024 - Malaysia

  Deadline: 13 May 2024

  In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Sheffield is offering one scholarship worth £10,000 to students from Malaysia applying for postgraduate taught courses.
  13 May 2024

• Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

  Deadline: 1 December 2023

  The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2009, aims at attracting the best and brightest students across the world to pursue their research degree programmes in Hong Kong. Around 300 f...
  1 December 2023

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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.