Have you ever thought about applying for a scholarship before?
If you have but still don’t know where or how to apply, fret-not since this article is perfect for you!
Things to pay attention to before applying for a scholarship
Applying a scholarship is almost the same thing as applying to a college/university. However, there are some things that you must prepare beforehand.
Research is the key
To know which scholarship suits you the most, it’s best to dig into information about it before. Different institutions would usually have different awards and qualifications. You can easily find information online, through your teacher’s recommendation, ask your friend’s or sibling’s experience, or easily contact us here!
Aware of the deadlines
It is essential to keep in mind the deadlines for different scholarships. You can try to mark it on your calendar or set a note on your phone to keep you reminded. Institutions that receive numerous applicants would be more strict about the deadline and are most likely to overlook late applications.
The Qualifications
As we mentioned above, different institutions require different qualifications. One of the most common qualifications is you have to either complete SPM, UEC, or IGCSE test before submitting the scholarship. Luckily, this article will majorly inform you about which scholarships are available for those who took those tests.
Types of Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships every year provided for students in different levels of studies. Scholarships are mostly given out by government agencies, private educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and various fields of companies. In this article, we are going to provide a comprehensive list of Universities/Colleges that provide scholarships for students:
Asia Pacific University (APU)
INTI
Taylor’s University
Sunway University
Curtin University
UCSI College
Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC)
HELP University
1. Asia Pacific University (APU)
APU Merit Scholarships 2020 (Malaysian Student)
APU provides Merit Scholarships for students with remarkable academic performance and excellent leadership qualities. It is available only for Malaysian students.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | SPM 10 A+* | 100% Scholarship |
SPM 9 A’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 | |
*please note that grade A, A+, A- are all considered as A’s for Scholarships. | ||
UEC | 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 | 9 A’s | 50% Scholarship |
8 A’s | 35% Scholarship | |
7 A’s | 20% Scholarship | |
4-6 A’s | 10% Scholarship | |
International Baccalaureate (IB) | 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 Sabah, Sarawak Schools | 25 % Scholarship |
2. . INTI International University and Colleges
INTI Merit Scholarship 2020
INTI offered Merit Scholarship for students with outstanding academic performance
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM (AUP/Pre-U) | SPM 10 As (8A+) | 100% Scholarship |
SPM 10 A’s | 60% Scholarship | |
SPM 9 A’s | 50% Scholarship | |
SPM 8 A’s | 40% Scholarship | |
SPM 7 A’s | 30% Scholarship | |
SPM 6 A’s | 25% Scholarship | |
SPM 5 A’s | 20% Scholarship | |
SPM (Diploma 1st year) | SPM 10 A’s (8A+) | 100% Scholarship |
SPM 10 A’s | 80% Scholarship | |
SPM 9 A’s | 75% Scholarship | |
SPM 7-8 A’s | 50% | |
SPM 5-6 A’s | 30% | |
SPM 3-4 A’s | 20% | |
SPM (Foundation 1st year) | SPM 10 A’s (8A+) | 100% Scholarship |
SPM 10 A’s | 85% Scholarship | |
SPM 9 A’s | 80% Scholarship | |
SPM 7-8 A’s | 55% Scholarship | |
SPM 5-6 A’s | 35% Scholarship | |
IGCSE (AUP/Pre-U) | 8 A’s | 100% Scholarship |
7 A’s | 70% Scholarship | |
6 A’s | 50% Scholarship | |
5 A’s | 40% Scholarship | |
4 A’s | 30% Scholarship | |
3 A’s | 20% Scholarship | |
2 A’s | 10% Scholarship | |
IGCSE (Diploma 1st year) | 8 A’s | 100% Scholarship |
7 A’s | 70% Scholarship | |
6 A’s | 50% Scholarship | |
5 A’s | 40% Scholarship | |
4 A’s | 30% Scholarship | |
3 A’s | 20% Scholarship | |
2 A’s | 10% Scholarship | |
IGCSE (Foundation 1st year) | 8-10 A’s | 100% Scholarship |
7 A’s | 70% Scholarship | |
6 A’s | 50% Scholarship | |
5 A’s | 40% Scholarship | |
4 A’s | 30% Scholarship | |
3 A’s | 20% Scholarship | |
2 A’s | 10% Scholarship | |
UEC (6 best subjects) | 10 points | 50% Scholarship |
20 points | 35% Scholarship | |
24 points | 30% Scholarship | |
Note: All scholarship’s closing date is 2 weeks before class commencement | ||
3. Taylor’s University
Taylor’s University Merit Scholarship
Applicable for ADTP / DIPLOMA / ADVANCED DIPLOMA / DEGREE programs.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | Minimum 45 points (A+=5 pts, A=4 pts, A-=3 pts) | Full Scholarship |
IGCSE | Minimum 40 points (A*=5 pts, A=4, B=3) | Full Scholarship |
UEC | 10 points and below in 5 subjects, and must include 5Bs with min. B4 in English or IELTS Band 6.0 | Full Scholarship |
Taylor’s University Talent Scholarship
Applicable for ADTP / DIPLOMA / ADVANCED DIPLOMA / DEGREE programs.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | Minimum 20 points (A+=5 pts, A=4 pts, A-=3 pts, B+=2) | Full Scholarship |
IGCSE | Minimum 15 points (A*=5 pts, A=4, B=3, C=2) | Full Scholarship |
UEC | 25 points and below in 5 subjects, and must include 5Bs with min. B4 in English or IELTS Band 6.0 | Full Scholarship |
Taylor’s Excellent Award Scholarship
Excellence Award is applicable for all Malaysian students or International students that holds the academic result from any institution in Malaysia
American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) Award
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 9A+ and above | Full scholarship for first 30 credit hours |
9 (A+, A, A-) and above | RM 16,000 | |
8(A+,A,A-) | RM 9,000 | |
7(A+,A,A-) | RM 6,000 | |
6(A+,A,A-) | RM 5,000 | |
IGCSE | 9A* and above | Full scholarship for first 30 credit hours |
9(A+, A, A-) and above | RM 16,000 | |
8(A+, A, A-) and above | RM 9,000 | |
7(A+, A, A-) and above | RM 6,000 | |
6(A+, A, A-) and above | RM 5,000 | |
UEC | 9A1 and above | Full scholarship for first 30 credit hours |
9As | RM 16,000 | |
8As | RM 9,000 | |
7As | RM 6,000 | |
6As | RM 5,000 |
- Diploma Program
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 9 (A+, A, A-) and above | RM 18,000 |
8(A+,A,A-) | RM 10,000 | |
7(A+,A,A-) | RM7,000 | |
6(A+,A,A-) | RM 6,000 | |
5(A+,A,A-) | RM 5,000 | |
4(A+,A,A-) | RM 4,000 | |
3(A+,A,A-) | RM 3,000 |
4. Sunway University
Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship 2020
Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship is awarded to enrolling freshmen in recognition of their excellent academic achievements.
Pre-University Programmes, Professional Accounting Programmes
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 9A+ and above | Full scholarship |
9 (A+, A, A-) and above | RM 16,000 | |
8(A+,A,A-) | RM 9,000 | |
7(A+,A,A-) | RM 6,000 | |
6(A+,A,A-) | RM 5,000 | |
IGCSE (special 2020 merit awards- only for pre-uni) | 5 (A*,A) | RM 4,000 |
4(A*,A) | RM 3,000 | |
3(A*,A) | RM 2,000 |
American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP)
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 9A+ and above | Full scholarship for first 30 credit hours |
9 (A+, A, A-) and above | RM 16,000 | |
8(A+,A,A-) | RM 9,000 | |
7(A+,A,A-) | RM 6,000 | |
6(A+,A,A-) | RM 5,000 | |
IGCSE | 9A* and above | Full scholarship for first 30 credit hours |
9(A+, A, A-) and above | RM 16,000 | |
8(A+, A, A-) and above | RM 9,000 | |
7(A+, A, A-) and above | RM 6,000 | |
6(A+, A, A-) and above | RM 5,000 | |
UEC | 9A1 and above | Full scholarship for first 30 credit hours |
9As | RM 16,000 | |
8As | RM 9,000 | |
7As | RM 6,000 | |
6As | RM 5,000 |
Diploma Programs
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 9 (A+, A, A-) and above | RM 18,000 |
8(A+,A,A-) | RM 10,000 | |
7(A+,A,A-) | RM7,000 | |
6(A+,A,A-) | RM 6,000 | |
5(A+,A,A-) | RM 5,000 | |
4(A+,A,A-) | RM 4,000 | |
3(A+,A,A-) | RM 3,000 |
5. Curtin University
Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship
Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship is applicable for all Malaysian students or International students that hold Curtin Malaysia’s Letter-of-Offer to pursue Foundation or Undergraduate. It is applicable for first-year students only.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 10 As or more | RM 10,000 |
9As | RM 6,000 | |
7-8As | RM3,000 | |
UEC | 7As and above | RM 10,000 |
5-6 As | RM 5,000 | |
IB | 38 points | 30% |
35 points | 25% |
6. UCSI University
UCSI University Trust Pre-U Scholarship
Trust Pre-U Scholarship is offered to new intake Malaysian students pursuing Foundation at UCSI.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 9A+/A (Min 8A+) | RM 18,000 |
9A+/A (Min 6A+) | RM 10,000 | |
9A+/A/A- | RM 9,000 | |
8A+/A/A- | RM 8,000 | |
7A+/A/A- | RM 5,000 | |
6A+/A/A- | RM 4,000 | |
5A+/A/A- | RM 3,000 | |
IGCSE | 8A*/A (Min 6A*) | RM 18,000 |
8A*/A (Min 4A*) | 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 |
UCSI University Trust Scholarship
Trust Scholarship is open for Malaysian student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievements, leadership attributes, and community involvement.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 10A+/A in relevant subjects, including English Language | Full tuition fee |
7A+/A in relevant subjects, including English Language | Partial tuition fee | |
IGCSE | 8A*/As in relevant subjects, including English Language | Full tuition fee |
6A*/As in relevant subjects, including English Language | Partial tuition fee | |
UEC | 8 As in relevant subjects, including English Language | Full tuition fee |
5 As in relevant subjects, including English Language | Partial tuition fee |
Music Scholarship
Music scholarship is open for students who possessed outstanding skills in instrumental or vocal performance. Applicants who apply must attend a compulsory scholarship selection audition.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | Minimum 7As | Full tuition fee |
Minimum 4As | Partial tuition fee | |
STPM | Minimum CGPA of 3.50 | Full tuition fee |
Minimum CGPA of 3.0 | Partial tuition fee |
7. Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC)
Foundation Scholarship Program
Foundation Scholarship Program is offered to new intake Malaysian students pursuing Foundation at MMMC.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | A’s in core subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematis) | Full Scholarship |
6 A’s in any subject and meeting minimum grades in other entry requirement subject | Partial Scholarship |
Scholarship program for MBBS and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Melaka-Manipal Academic Scholarship
RM 50,000 tuition fee scholarship off total programme tuition fee
MBBS Tuition fee after bursary ~ RM 295,000
BDS Tuition fee after scholarship ~ RM 270,000
2. Melaka-Manipal Merit Scholarship
RM 10,000 tuition fee scholarship off total programme tuition fee
MBBS Tuition fee after bursary ~ RM 335,000
BDS Tuition fee after scholarship ~ RM 310,000
3. Melaka-Manipal Hardship Bursary for MBBS only
RM 100,000 tuition fee scholarship off total programme tuition fee
MBBS Tuition fee after bursary ~ RM 250,000
- Scholarship Application Closing Dates:
MBBS April 2020 Intake -> 28th February 2020
BDS Sept 2020 & MBBS Oct 2020 Intake -> 7th August 2020
For more informations on how to apply, contact us here
8. HELP University
A-Level Scholarship
HELP University provides A-Level Scholarship for Malaysian students and only for January, March, July, and September 2020.
Category | Requirements | Award |
SPM | 9A+ / 10A+ | Full Scholarship |
9-10 As | RM 24,000 | |
8 As | RM 22,000 | |
7 As | RM 19,000 | |
6 As | RM 17,000 | |
5 As | RM 15,000 | |
1-4 As | RM 13,000 |
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