• Scholarship / Fund / Loan

  Deadline

• University of Queensland - Malaysia Global Leaders Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 30 April 2020

  The Malaysia Global Leaders Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for high achieving students from Malaysia to further their studies in UQ’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

  30 April 2020

• King Henry VIII Commonwealth Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 30 April 2020

  The King Henry VIII College Commonwealth Scholarships are awarded to students on merit. The Head and Governors of the school aim to attract the highest calibre students from Commonwealth countries around the world to King Henry VIII College, Malaysia...

  30 April 2020

• Sunway Music Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 14 February 2020 / 19 June 2020

  Sunway University is offering the Sunway Music Scholarship 2020 to Malaysian or international students who are studying full-time in Sunway University for undergraduate music degree programmes.

  14 February 2020 / 19 June 2020

• Taylor's CAT / ACCA Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 5 March 2020, 25 June 2020

  Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) high-achievers are invited to send in their application for Taylor's University Leadership and Innovation Programme (TULIP).

  5 March 2020, 25 June 2020

• Taylor's UNISA Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 14 February 2020, 17 July 2020

  Jointly awarded by Taylor’s College and UniSA, this is applicable for those pursuing UNISA programme.

  14 February 2020, 17 July 2020

• Sunway University Postgraduate by Research Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 30 April 2020 / 30 July 2020

  As part of our commitment to encourage the University’s best graduates to continue their higher education in Sunway University, we are introducing the Postgraduate Research Degree Bursary and Studentship. The bursary and studentship is available to...

  30 April 2020 / 30 July 2020

• Sunway University & Lancaster University - The Chancellors Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 28 February / 3 August 2020

  The scholarship is offered in the name of Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Foundation Chancellor of Sunway University, Right Honourable Alan Milburn, Chancellor of Lancaster University. It commemorates the affiliation between Sunway University and Lancaste...

  28 February / 3 August 2020

• Taylor's University Community Scholarship 2020

  Deadline: 17 February 2020, 4 August 2020

  Taylor's offer competitive scholarships to deserving students. As one of the pioneers and leading institutions of higher education in Malaysia, Taylor's has always held steadfast to our commitment of educating a new generation of global leaders, whil...

  17 February 2020, 4 August 2020

• Taylor's Scholarships & Awards 2020

  Deadline: 17 February 2020, 13 April 2020, 4 August 2020

  We offer competitive scholarships to deserving students. As one of the pioneers and leading institutions of higher education in Malaysia, Taylor's has always held steadfast to our commitment of educating a new generation of global leaders, while givi...

  17 February 2020, 13 April 2020, 4 August 2020

• MMMC Scholarships & Bursary 2020

  Deadline: 28 February 2020 / 7 August 2020

  Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) is offering scholarships & bursary to eligible Malaysian students who wish to study Foundation in Science, Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) & Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in MMMC ...

  28 February 2020 / 7 August 2020

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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.