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UCTS Financial Assistance 【featured】
University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) is offering internal & external scholarships to Malaysian students who wish to study at UCTS Sibu campus.Deadline: Ongoing -
Tuition Fee Waiver (Foundation in Science) – KPJ Healthcare University
A full 100% tuition fee waiver (worth RM10,500) for students enrolling in Foundation in Science and progressing to a KPJU bachelor’s degree.Deadline: Ongoing -
Dermasiswa – KPJ Healthcare University
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 -
Biasiswa 20 – KPJ Healthcare University
20% tuition fee scholarship for students with strong academic results applying for Diploma or Degree studies.Deadline: Ongoing -
Biasiswa 30 – KPJ Healthcare University
30% tuition fee scholarship for Diploma or Degree students with excellent academic performance.Deadline: Ongoing -
Biasiswa 40 – KPJ Healthcare University
40% tuition fee scholarship for high-achieving students entering Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree programmes.Deadline: Ongoing -
Yayasan PKT: Community Scholarship for Students in Need
If you have the academic potential but require financial assistance to pursue your studies, this scholarship exists to help you. Award amounts are tailored to individual circumstances, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of your ...Deadline: Ongoing -
Yayasan PKT: Study Bursary for Diploma Students
If you have scored between 1A and 4As in your SPM or O-Level examinations, you are eligible for a one-time Study Bursary to help with your initial expenses as you begin your Diploma at Peninsula College.Deadline: Ongoing -
Yayasan PKT: Sports Scholarship for Talented Athletes
We encourage you to continue pursuing your athletic passions while earning your diploma or degree, by providing financial support tailored to your sporting achievements.Deadline: Ongoing -
Yayasan PKT: Secondary School Teacher Recognition Award
Provides a 10% tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of your studies at Peninsula College, as a thank you for your parent's service to the nation.Deadline: Ongoing -
Yayasan PKT: Academic Excellence Scholarship for Diploma Programmes
Rewarding your outstanding SPM, O-Level, or UEC results with a significant tuition fee waiver.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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