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HWUM - Discounts and Bursaries 【featured】
Awarded to students who meet certain criteria, such as financial need or academic excellence.Deadline: Ongoing -
Lion-Parkson Foundation Scholarship (TAR UMT)
It is the Lion Group’s aspiration to contribute to the country’s educational and human resources development. Through the Lion-Parkson Foundation, scholarships are offered to high-achieving Malaysian students pursuing tertiary education, with the...Deadline: 1 September 2025 Expiring Soon -
Yayasan KLK Scholarships (TAR UMT)
Yayasan KLK, a foundation established by Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), offers scholarships to high-achieving young Malaysians studying or admitted to Malaysian institutions of higher learning. Scholars’ progress is monitored, and practical trai...Deadline: 19 September 2025 -
Lee Ah Kwee Memorial Scholarship (TAR UMT Foundation Programme)
A donor-funded scholarship established in memory of Lee Ah Kwee to support financially needy Malaysians with strong SPM results to pursue selected Foundation programmes at TAR UMT (KL Campus). The contributor is a former TARC student who wishes to gi...Deadline: Ongoing -
Lee Ah Kwee Memorial Scholarship (TAR UMT FOBE Diploma Programme)
A donor-funded scholarship established in memory of Lee Ah Kwee to support financially needy Malaysians pursuing selected Diploma programmes at TAR UMT’s Faculty of Built Environment (FOBE). The contributor is a former TARC student who wishes to gi...Deadline: Ongoing -
Mr Chan Kok Veng & Ms Goh Joo Yi Scholarship (TARUMT)
A donor-funded scholarship supporting financially needy Malaysian students with strong SPM results to pursue selected Foundation programmes at TAR UMT.Deadline: Ongoing -
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Enjoy quality education at affordable fees with tuition waivers up to 60% for Foundation, 50% for Diploma, and 20% for Degree programmes. Study Awards of up to 100% and PTPTN loans available.Deadline: Ongoing -
First City UC: Merit Study Award
Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor Degree. Entry with SPM or IGCSE/O-Level.Deadline: Ongoing -
MAHSA's Diversity Scholarships
Diversity Scholarships promote equity by supporting underrepresented groups to access higher education at MAHSA University.Deadline: Ongoing -
MAHSA's Athletic Excellence Award (AEA)
The AEA recognizes MAHSA students who excel in sports while pursuing their studies, promoting a balance between academics and athletics.Deadline: Ongoing -
MAHSA's Community Impact Scholarships
Community Impact Scholarships support various groups including school teachers, families, and single-parent households to pursue higher education at MAHSA.Deadline: 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.
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