186 scholarships found
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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
The High Achiever’s Scholarship supports academically outstanding undergraduate students across recognised pre-university qualifications. Annual tuition fee waivers are awarded based on entry results, with renewal subject to maintaining a strong ac...
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Scholarships for Oversea Studies
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
This award is offered to students progressing from the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation Programme into undergraduate studies. Students who achieve and maintain a high academic standard may receive a substantial annual scholarship to support...
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Private Higher Educational Institutions
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
The Foundation Progression Discount is available to Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation graduates who continue into undergraduate programmes. It provides an annual tuition fee reduction for eligible students who are not recipients of other sch...
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Private Higher Educational Institutions
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) initiative encourages female students to pursue studies in engineering, computing, and related fields at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. This scholarship aims to promote greater female participation in tec...
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Private Higher Educational Institutions
Universiti Malaya - Wales (UM-Wales)
This scholarship recognises strong academic performance among Foundation students at the University of Wales Malaysia. Eligible applicants with excellent SPM or IGCSE results may receive partial to full tuition fee support, subject to programme requi...
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Private Higher Educational Institutions
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Designed for high-potential Malaysian students from B40 households, this scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage and a monthly allowance. It supports students who demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to social impact, with limited p...
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Private Higher Educational Institutions
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.
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Private Sector / Organisation
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.
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Private Sector / Organisation
KPJ Healthcare University
20% tuition fee scholarship for students with strong academic results applying for Diploma or Degree studies.
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Private Sector / Organisation
KPJ Healthcare University
30% tuition fee scholarship for Diploma or Degree students with excellent academic performance.
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Private Sector / Organisation
KPJ Healthcare University
40% tuition fee scholarship for high-achieving students entering Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree programmes.
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Private Sector / Organisation
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.
