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IUKL Humanitarian Scholarship for International Students 【featured】
Humanitarian Scholarships are offered to international students who come from war torn countries. This is to ensure that these students get the education they deserve.Deadline: Ongoing -
The University of Newcastle Australia - ASEAN Excellence Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship has been established to attract high-performing students with a strong academic background and incentivises them to continue striving to be the best that they can be. Students eligible for this scholarship will be citizen...Deadline: Ongoing -
Yayasan Lim Yee Hoh Bursaries
Yayasan Lim Yee Hoh Bursaries offer up to 75% off the monthly rent to art students, artists or those pursuing art or performing arts as a career. Please contact us for more information about our bursaries.Deadline: Ongoing -
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship
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...Deadline: Ongoing -
Plenitude Scholarship
At Plenitude, we believe that quality education is the route to a better life. The Plenitude Scholarship is established to help exceptional Malaysian students access further education. It is part of the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility and ...Deadline: Ongoing -
TAR UMT Merit Scholarship
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...Deadline: Ongoing -
The University of Hong Kong International Undergraduate Scholarships
HKU welcomes students from around the globe and encourages go-getters to realize their dreams with countless opportunities offered. If you want to embark on an amazing journey at one of the world’s top universities (HKU ranked 21st in the World in ...Deadline: Ongoing -
GREAT Scholarships for climate change
GREAT Scholarships for climate change are for students who want to study at a UK university for a one-year postgraduate course.Deadline: Ongoing -
GREAT Scholarships for justice and law
GREAT Scholarships for justice and law are for students who want to study law at a UK university for a one-year postgraduate course.Deadline: Ongoing -
Tun Ahmad Sarji Nation Building Scholarship Programme
Future economists setting their sights on nation building activities may apply for the Tun Ahmad Sarji Nation Building Scholarship Programme. The scholarship is open to all Malaysians who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) at UNIRAZAK...Deadline: Ongoing -
BUDI-PNB UNIRAZAK Scholarship
The PNB-UNIRAZAK BUDI Scholarship Programme is a prestigious scholarship that offers opportunities for bright and high-achieveing Asnaf or B40 category Malaysians to become a Chartered Accountant.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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