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Dermasiswa – KPJ Healthcare University 【featured】
Full tuition fee waiver for B40 Malaysian students pursuing full-time Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree programmes, after deducting the approved PTPTN loan amount.Deadline: Ongoing -
Management and Science University (MSU) - Scholarships & Financial Aid
Management and Science University (MSU) offers a range of scholarships, sponsorships and financial assistance schemes to support students from diverse academic and socio-economic backgrounds. Through Yayasan MSU (MSU Foundation) and partnerships with...Deadline: Ongoing -
Joint Scholarships: The Star Education Fund & Sin Chew Education Fund (MSU)
Management and Science University (MSU) partners with national education funds such as The Star Education Fund and the Sin Chew Education Fund to provide full and partial scholarships to deserving students entering MSU programmes.Deadline: Ongoing -
MSU President’s Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to deserving Malaysian students who demonstrate strong academic potential, leadership qualities, and a genuine need for financial assistance.Deadline: Ongoing -
MSU Outstanding Rewards Scholarship (MORE)
he scholarship supports students who combine strong academic results with active participation in sports, arts, leadership, or competitions at the school, state, or national level.Deadline: Ongoing -
First City UC Study Awards 2026 - Merit Study Award - Foundation (SPM / O-Levels)
Students who have achieved excellent SPM or O-Level results can enjoy generous tuition fee waivers when enrolling in the Foundation programme at First City University College. This award recognises academic excellence and supports students as they ta...Deadline: Ongoing -
First City UC Study Awards 2026 - UEC Study Award - Bachelor’s Degree
High-performing UEC students who enrol in a Bachelor’s Degree at First City University College can qualify for significant tuition fee waivers. The award recognises academic merit and eases the transition into degree-level study.Deadline: Ongoing -
Daikin Malaysia Group Scholarship Program
We are pleased to announce that the Daikin Malaysia Group Scholarship Program 2025 is now open for students to apply!Deadline: now – 15/11/2025 -
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
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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