• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• RUI Scholarships September 2018 Intake

  Deadline: 30 June 2019

  Valid from 21 May 2018 to 30 June 2019.

  30 June 2019

• Sunway University & Lancaster University - The Chancellors Scholarship 2019

  Deadline: 1 August 2019

  This scholarship is offered in the name of Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, AO, Foundation Chancellor of Sunway University, and Right Honourable Alan Milburn, Chancellor of Lancaster University. It commemorates the collaboration between Sunway University a...

  1 August 2019

• Monash Equity Scholarship 2019

  Deadline: 7 June 2019 / 13 September 2019

  For all undergraduate courses except Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Pharmacy.

  7 June 2019 / 13 September 2019

• Sunway Sports Scholarship 2019

  Deadline: 31 May 2019 / 30 September 2019

  Awarded to students with outstanding sports achievement at the State and National levels.

  31 May 2019 / 30 September 2019

• Perdana University Scholarship Programmes 2019

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Scholarship is awarded to Malaysian students who achieve outstanding results in their Pre-University and SPM or highest qualification.

  Ongoing

• Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) Merit Scholarship

  Deadline: Ongoing

  The Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) Merit Scholarship is awarded to academically outstanding students Candidates with actual results who apply for admissions into the University College programmes and who meet the scholarship eligib...

  Ongoing

• AIMST University Scholarships 2019

  Deadline: Ongoing

  AIMST University is offering scholarships and rebates to students who wish to study foundation, diploma & degree programmes in AIMST campus.

  Ongoing

• MCKL Special Scholarships 2019

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Special Scholarships will be awarded to students in the following categories.

  Ongoing

• MCKL Merit Scholarships 2019

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Students with excellent SPM / IGCSE results will be considered for various scholarships for the following courses of study:

  Ongoing

• UCSI University Trust Education Grant 2018

  Deadline: Ongoing

  This education grant is offered to Malaysian new intake students of 2018 intakes to pursue foundation study leading to degree programme, diploma programme or degree programme at UCSI College & University.

  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.