There are many scholarships and bursaries to help you get financial support in your studies. They are provided by various private universities and educational institutions.
Scholarship for Malaysian Students
All scholarships listed in this article are available to Malaysia students only. There are some universities offering a scholarship to international students as well (consult with us). However, The scholarships conditions are set by the institution or organisation themselves, therefore, it is not guaranteed. Applications are advised to consult with us before submitting your application to them.
How To Apply
The application procedure is…
- Submit your application here
- Wait for our reply
- Furnish the required documents
- Received an offer
List of Scholarships
Here is the list of scholarships available for Malaysia students:
Asia Pacific University (APU)
| Category | Required Achievement | Award |
| SPM Merit Scholarship | SPM 10A+ and above | 100% Scholarship |
| SPM 9A’s | 50% Scholarship | |
| SPM 8 A’s | 40% Scholarship | |
| SPM 7 A’s | 30% Scholarship | |
| SPM 6 A’s | 20% Scholarship | |
| SPM 4 -5 A’s | 10% Scholarship | |
| UEC Merit Scholarship | 12 points & below in 6 subjects | 50% Scholarship |
| 13 – 18 points in 6 subjects | 35% Scholarship | |
| 19 – 24 points in 6 subjects | 20% Scholarship | |
| IGCSE Merit Scholarship | 9 A’s | 50% Scholarship |
| 8 A’s | 35% Scholarship | |
| 7 A’s | 20% Scholarship | |
| 4 – 6 A’s | 10% Scholarship | |
| A-Levels Merit Scholarship | AAA | 50% Scholarship |
| AAB | 35% Scholarship | |
| ABB | 20% Scholarship | |
| BBB | 10% Scholarship | |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Merit Scholarship | 37 points | 30% Scholarship |
| 26 – 36 points | 20% Scholarship | |
| Sportsman Scholarship | National Player | 40% Scholarship |
| State Player | 25% Scholarship | |
| East Malaysia Community Scholarship | SPM, STPM & UEC qualifications from Schools in Sabah and Sarawak | 15% Scholarship |
Note:
- APU Merit scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis and are renewable upon meeting the minimum CGPA at the end of each academic year.
UCSI University
| Category | Required Achievement | Award |
| SPM Trust Pre-U Scholarship (Foundation Programme) by UCSI University | 9+ or 10A+/A and above (min 8A+) | RM 18,000** |
| 10 (A+, A, A-) | RM 10,000 | |
| 9 (A+, A, A-) | RM 9,000 | |
| 8 (A+, A, A-) | RM 8,000 | |
| 7 (A+, A, A-) | RM 5,000 | |
| 6 (A+, A, A-) | RM 4,000 | |
| 5 (A+, A, A-) | RM 3,000 | |
| SPM Trust A-Level Scholarship (A-Levels programme) by UCSI College | 9+ or 10A+/A and above (min 8A+) | RM 25,020 |
| 9+/A and above (min 6A+) | RM 15,000 | |
| 10 (A+, A, A-) | RM 12,500 | |
| 9 (A+, A, A-) | RM 9,000 | |
| 8 (A+, A, A-) | RM 8,000 | |
| 7 (A+, A, A-) | RM 7,000 | |
| 6 (A+, A, A-) | RM 6,000 | |
| 5 (A+, A, A-) | RM 5,000 | |
| IGCSE Trust Pre-U Scholarship (Foundation Programme) | 8A*/A and above (min 6A*) | RM 18,000** |
| 7A*/A and above (min 4A*) | ||
| 8A* /A | RM 10,000 | |
| 7A* /A | RM 9,000 | |
| 6A* /A | RM 8,000 | |
| 5A* /A | RM 5,000 | |
| 4A* /A | RM 4,000 | |
| 3A* /A | RM 3,000 | |
| IGCSE Trust A-Level Scholarship (A-Level programme) | 8A*/A and above (min 6A*) | RM 25,020 |
| 7A*/A and above (min 4A*) | RM 15,000 | |
| 8A* /A | RM 12,500 | |
| 7A* /A | RM 9,000 | |
| 6A* /A | RM 8,000 | |
| 5A* /A | RM 7,000 | |
| 4A* /A | RM 6,000 | |
| 3A* /A | RM 5,000 | |
| Sportsman Scholarship | National Player | Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
| State Player | Partial Tuition Fee Waiver | |
| STPM University Trust Scholarship | CGPA ≥ 3.80, with relevant subjects taken into consideration | Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
| A-Levels University Trust Scholarship | AAA in the relevant subjects | Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
| UEC University Trust Scholarship | 8 As and above including English Language | Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
| SAM/ CPU University Trust Scholarship | Aggregate ≥ 90% | Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) University Trust Scholarship | ≥ 40 points | Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
Note:
- Only As for relevant subjects will be considered, for Bahasa Cina / Tamil subject is not counted.
- CGPA is required to maintain every semester to continue enjoying the scholarship.
- There is an interview needed for UCSI Trust Scholarship
Taylors University
| Category | Required Achievement | Award |
| SPM Merit Scholarship (Foundation Programme) | Minimum 35 points (A+ = 5 pts; A = 4 pts; A- = 3 pts) | Full Scholarship |
| SPM Talent Scholarship (Foundation Programme) | Minimum 20 points (A+ = 5 pts; A = 4 pts; A- = 3 pts, B+ = 2 pts) (Achievements and positions held in clubs) | Full Scholarship |
| SPM Excellence Scholarship (A-Levels, SACE, Foundation) | 8A+/9As and above | RM 15,000 |
| 8As | RM 8,000 | |
| 7As | RM 6,000 | |
| 6As | RM 4,000 | |
| 5As | RM 2,000 | |
| SPM Excellence Scholarship (Diploma) | 7 As and above | RM 7,000 |
| 6As | RM 6,000 | |
| 5As | RM 5,000 | |
| 4As | RM 4,000 | |
| 3As | RM 3,000 | |
| SPM Excellence Scholarship (American Degree Transfer Programme) | 8A+ / 9As and above | RM 15,000 |
| 8As | RM 8,000 | |
| 7As | RM 6,000 | |
| 6As | RM 4,000 | |
| 5As | RM 2,000 | |
| IGCSE Merit Scholarship (For admission to Foundation Programme) | Minimum 30 points (A* = 5 pts; A = 4 pts; B = 3 pts) | Full Scholarship |
| IGCSE Talent Scholarship (For admission to Foundation Programme) | Minimum 15 points (A* = 5 pts; A = 4 pts; B = 3 pts, C = 2 pts) (Achievements and positions held in clubs) | Full Scholarship |
| IGCSE Excellence Scholarship (For admission to A-Levels, SACE, Foundation) | 8A+/9As and above | RM 15,000 |
| 8As | RM 8,000 | |
| 7As | RM 6,000 | |
| 6As | RM 4,000 | |
| 5As | RM 2,000 | |
| IGCSE Excellence Scholarship (For admission to Diploma) | 7 As and above | RM 7,000 |
| 6As | RM 6,000 | |
| 5As | RM 5,000 | |
| 4As | RM 4,000 | |
| 3As | RM 3,000 | |
| IGCSE Excellence Scholarship (For admission to American Degree Transfer Programme) | 8A+/9As and above | RM 15,000 |
| 8As | RM 8,000 | |
| 7As | RM 6,000 | |
| 6As | RM 4,000 | |
| 5As | RM 2,000 | |
| UEC Excellence Scholarship (American Degree Transfer Programme) | 12 pts & below | RM 15,000 |
| 13 – 15 pts | RM 6,000 | |
| University Excellence Award – (All Degrees) | Foundation / Diploma CGPA 3.6 | A-Levels AAA/AAB | 85% (ATAR/CPU/MUFY) | International Baccalaureate (IB) 33| STPM CGPA 3.55 | UEC 9 pts | RM 15,000 / year |
| Foundation / Diploma CGPA 3.4 A-Levels ABB/AAC 80% (ATAR/CPU/MUFY) International Baccalaureate (IB) 29 | STPM CGPA 3.22 | UEC 10 – 12 pts | RM 11,000 / year | |
| Foundation / Diploma CGPA 3.2 A-Levels BBB/ABC 70% (ATAR/CPU/MUFY) International Baccalaureate (IB) 25| STPM CGPA 3.00 | UEC 13 – 20 pts | RM 6,000 / year | |
| Ontario (OSSC) Excellence Scholarship (A-Levels, SACE, Foundation) | 95% and above | RM 15,000 |
| 90% | RM 8,000 | |
| 88% | RM 6,000 | |
| 86% | RM 5,000 | |
| 84% | RM 4,000 | |
| Sports Scholarship | National player in Sport | Full Scholarship |
Curtin University
| Category | Required Achievement | Award |
| SPM Merit Scholarship | 10 As or more | RM10,000 |
| 9 As | RM6,000 | |
| 7-8 As | RM3,000 | |
| IGCSE Merit Scholarship | 8 As or more | RM10,000 |
| 7 As | RM6,000 | |
| 6 As | RM3,000 | |
| STPM Merit Scholarship | 3 As | RM10,000 |
| 2 As | RM5,000 | |
| A Level Merit Scholarship | 4 As and more | RM10,000 |
| 2 – 3 As | RM5,000 | |
| UEC Merit Scholarship | 7 As and more | RM10,000 |
| 5 – 6 As | RM5,000 | |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Merit Scholarship | 38 points | 30% Scholarship |
| 35 points | 25% Scholarship | |
| AUSMAT / SAM / SACE Merit Scholarship | ATAR 90 | 30% Scholarship |
| ATAR 85 | 25% Scholarship |
Note:
- The scholarships above are applicable for the first year of study, a new form of scholarship might available to students who achieve the minimum CWA 80% and above.
Help University
| Category | Required Achievement | Award |
| SPM Distinction Award Scholarship (Diploma in Business) | 8 As or more | RM 8,000 |
| 6 – 7 As | RM 6,000 | |
| 4 – 5 As | RM 4,000 | |
| 3 As | RM 2,000 | |
| SPM Distinction Award Scholarship (Foundation program) | 9 A+ and 9 As | RM 13,000 |
| 8 As and 9 A- | RM 10,000 | |
| 7 As | RM 8,000 | |
| 5 – 6 As | RM 6,000 | |
| SPM / IGCSE Distinction Award Scholarship (A-Levels program) | 9A/A+ to 10A/A+ | RM 13,000 |
| 7A/A+ to 8A/A+ | RM 8,000 | |
| 6A/A+ | RM 5,000 | |
| UEC Distinction Award Scholarship (All Business Degrees) | 6 As or more | RM 16,800 |
| 5 As | RM 12,600 | |
| 4 As | RM 8,400 | |
| A-Levels Distinction Award Scholarship (All Business Degrees) | AAA | RM 15,750 |
| AAB | RM 11,250 | |
| AB | RM 6,750 | |
| STPM Distinction Award Scholarship (All Business Degrees) | CGPA 3.75 and above | RM 15,750 |
| CGPA 3.50 – 3.74 | RM 11,250 | |
| CGPA 3.25 – 3.49 | RM 6,750 | |
| SAM / ATAR / CPU Distinction Award Scholarship (All Business Degrees) | 95% above | RM 15,750 |
| 90 – 94.99% above | RM 11,250 | |
| 85 – 89.99% above | RM 6,750 | |
| UEC Distinction Award Scholarship (All Psychology Degrees) | 9 As or more | RM 12,250 |
| 8 As | RM 8,750 | |
| 7 As | RM 5,250 | |
| A-Levels Distinction Award Scholarship (All Psychology Degrees) | AAA | RM 12,250 |
| AAB | RM 8,750 | |
| AB | RM 5,250 | |
| STPM Distinction Award Scholarship (All Psychology Degrees) | AAAA | RM 12,250 |
| AAAB | RM 8,750 | |
| AABB | RM 5,250 | |
| SAM / ATAR / CPU Distinction Award Scholarship (All Psychology Degrees) | 98% above | RM 12,250 |
| 96 – 97.99% above | RM 8,750 | |
| 94 – 95.99% above | RM 5,250 | |
| HELP Foundation Distinction Award Scholarship (All Psychology Degrees) | CGPA 3.80 above | RM 12,250 |
| CGPA 3.60 – 3.79 above | RM 8,750 | |
| CGPA 3.40 – 3.59 above | RM 5,250 | |
| HELP Alumni Bursary | family members who are once alumni of HELP | 15% off the tuition fees for the entire programme |
INTI University
| Category | Required Achievement | Award |
| SPM Merit Scholarship (AUP / A-Level / SACE) | 10 As (8A+) | 100% Scholarship |
| 10 As | 60% Scholarship | |
| 9 As | 50% Scholarship | |
| 8 As | 40% Scholarship | |
| 7 As | 30% Scholarship | |
| 6 As | 25% Scholarship | |
| 5 As | 20% Scholarship | |
| SPM Merit Scholarship (Diploma 1st year) | 10 As (8A+) | 100% Scholarship |
| 10 As | 80% Scholarship | |
| 9 As | 75% Scholarship | |
| 7 – 8 As | 50% Scholarship | |
| 5 – 6 As | 30% Scholarship | |
| 3 – 4 As | 20% Scholarship | |
| SPM Merit Scholarship (Foundation programme) | 10 As (8A+) | 100% Scholarship |
| 10 As | 85% Scholarship | |
| 9 As | 80% Scholarship | |
| 7 – 8 As | 55% Scholarship | |
| 5 – 6 As | 35% Scholarship | |
| IGCSE Merit Scholarship (AUP / A-Level / SACE) | 8 As | 100% Scholarship |
| 7 As | 70% Scholarship | |
| 6 As | 50% Scholarship | |
| 5 As | 40% Scholarship | |
| 4 As | 30% Scholarship | |
| 3 As | 20% Scholarship | |
| 2 As | 10% Scholarship | |
| IGCSE Merit Scholarship (Diploma 1st year) | 8 – 10 As | 100% Scholarship |
| 7 As | 70% Scholarship | |
| 6 As | 50% Scholarship | |
| 5 As | 40% Scholarship | |
| 4 As | 30% Scholarship | |
| 3 As | 20% Scholarship | |
| 2 As | 10% Scholarship | |
| IGCSE Merit Scholarship (Foundation programme) | 8 – 10 As | 100% Scholarship |
| 7 As | 70% Scholarship | |
| 6 As | 50% Scholarship | |
| 5 As | 40% Scholarship | |
| 4 As | 30% Scholarship | |
| 3 As | 20% Scholarship | |
| 2 As | 10% Scholarship | |
| UEC Merit Scholarship (All Degrees programme) | 10 Points | 50% Scholarship |
| 20 Points | 35% Scholarship | |
| 24 Points | 30% Scholarship | |
| STPM Merit Scholarship (All Degrees programme) | CGPA 3.5 | 45% Scholarship |
| CGPA 3.0 | 25% Scholarship | |
| INTI Sport Excellence Scholarship | National player | 100% Scholarship |
| State player | 50% Scholarship | |
| INTI Leadership Excellence Scholarship | Possesses special talent such as singing, dancing, acting, playing music instruments, drawing etc. | Up to 100% Scholarship |
| INTI Chairman Award | Bumiputera Malaysia citizens | 20% Scholarship |
| INTI Family Loyalty Award | family members who are once alumni of INTI | RM 1,000 deduction |
Alternative financing options
Students may also consider study and education loans such as Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional Malaysia (PTPTN) and Employee Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal to fund for their higher education. For more information on the eligibility and application process, please visit the following websites:
- PTPTN / Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional Malaysia (Guidelines)
https://www.ptptn.gov.my/web/guest/anjung - Employee Provident Fund (EPF/KWSP)
http://www.kwsp.gov.my/portal/ms/web/kwsp/home
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