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LSBF B40 Scholarship Plan 【featured】
To provide financial assistance and educational opportunities to students from the B40 category, enabling them to pursue higher education.Deadline: Ongoing -
Raffles University - OUTSTATION / INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Raffles University proudly offers exclusive scholarships of up to 10% for outstation students, aiming to encourage study abroad experiences in Malaysia. Embrace this opportunity to enrich your education and broaden your horizons in a vibrant and dive...Deadline: Ongoing -
Raffles University - RAFFLES FACULTY 50% SCHOLARSHIP
Raffles University extends a prestigious opportunity with the Faculty Scholarship, granting one(1) deserving achiever in each faculty per semester. The recipient of this scholarship will enjoy up to 50% off tuition fees from Foundation to Bachelor’...Deadline: Ongoing -
Raffles University - MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Raffles University offers scholarships to prospective students achieving A(s) in UEC/SPM/O Level/STPM/A Level/Foundation/Diploma, unlocking opportunities for academic excellence.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 -
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 -
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 -
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur - B40 Scheme
This scheme is applicable to all Diploma and Bachelor programmes except Diploma in Architecture and Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies).Deadline: Ongoing -
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur - FREE Foundation
The promo is applicable to Malaysian students only. Students should meet the minimum entry requirement for any of the selected foundation programme.Deadline: Ongoing -
University of Nottingham Malaysia - Arts and Social Sciences Excellence Award
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences recognises academic excellence through its Arts and Social Sciences Excellence Award. All PGT students, (Malaysian/non-Malaysian) applying to pursue either a full/part-time Master programme are eligible for a 2...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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