• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• TOA - Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Awards Scholarship Fund

  Deadline: Refer to announcements

  Top 10 winners of this nationwide art competition will win a partial scholarship to further their studies at The One Academy.
  Refer to announcements

• APU Malaysian Scholarships & Merit Awards 2023

  Deadline: 31 May 2023

  As part of APU’s long term mission & vision, we consistently aim to provide access to world-class education to a broad spectrum of Malaysian students. As part of our continuous efforts to provide better opportunities to pursue higher education ...
  31 May 2023

• Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ) - Sixth Form Academic Scholarship 2023

  Deadline: 1 April 2023 (5pm)

  Candidates can be new or existing students at KTJ, and scholarships are provided at the discretion of the Principal. Please click on the drop down menus below to learn more about each scholarship.
  1 April 2023 (5pm)

• Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship 2023

  Deadline: 2 weeks after commencement of programmes or 2 weeks after the release of actual results.

  Start your journey at Sunway with our lucrative scholarships. Choose from Pre-U, ADTP, Diploma and Accounting programmes.
  2 weeks after commencement of programmes or 2 weeks after the release of actual results.

• IGBIS Scholarships for Grade 6 - 11

  Deadline: 31 March 2023

  The IGB International School Scholarship for the August 2023 intake is open for application. Students who are enrolling for Grades 6 to Grade 11 are welcome to apply! The application must be submitted by 31 March 2023.
  31 March 2023

• MIU Excellence Scholarship 2023

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Manipal International University (MIU) is thrilled to announce that we are awarding the MIU Excellence Scholarship 2023 to the deserving A-Level, STPM, UEC, Diploma and other equivalent qualifications students. This scholarship recognizes your academ...
  Ongoing

• 2023 INTI Fast-Track Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  At INTI, we understand the importance of providing a scholarship to deserving students. We believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity for a brighter future regardless of financial standing.
  Ongoing

• The Gates Cambridge Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university. The first class...
  Ongoing

• TAR UMT Merit Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The TAR UMT Merit Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Malaysian students in the form of tuition fee waiver of up to 100%. Candidates who meet the scholarship criteria will be automatically offered the Merit Scholarship (Terms & Conditions Ap...
  Ongoing

• UTAR Top Achiever Scholarships 2022/2023

  Deadline: Ongoing

  UTAR offers bond-free scholarships of up to 100% tuition fees to help bright students to pursue their tertiary education. Upon successful admission to UTAR, scholarships will be given automatically to the eligible students. At the same time, student...
  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.