Scholarships for Malaysian students

£10,000 toward tuition for a one-year postgraduate Masters at a participating UK university. Available to students from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Deadlines vary by university (typically March to June).

Annual scholarship for Malaysians studying engineering, food science, chemistry, accountancy, finance, data science or agriculture. Applications typically open April to June.

Scholarship for high-performing Malaysian students to study at top Malaysian universities. Focuses on producing local talent and leaders. Applications typically open June to July each year.

Prestigious scholarship for outstanding ASEAN students for pre-university and undergraduate study in Singapore at top secondary schools and universities.

A tuition fee waiver — 50% for undergraduates and up to 25% for postgraduates — for outstanding international students self-funding their studies at the University of Sheffield.

Full scholarship for Malaysians pursuing undergraduate studies in economics, finance, law, actuarial science, data science or computer science at approved top universities. Bond: 2 years service at BNM per year of study.

Scholarship for Malaysian students with excellent SPM/STPM results to study engineering, technology, computing or management at UTM. Covers full tuition for the duration of the programme.

Full tuition waiver for Malaysian students with outstanding STPM or equivalent results enrolling at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia's top-ranked university.

A £2,000 bursary toward tuition fees for international students starting an eligible postgraduate taught Master's at the University of Birmingham.

Merit scholarship for Malaysian undergraduates at Sunway University, covering up to 100% tuition. Scholars must maintain CGPA 3.80 throughout their studies. Interviews held in April and September intakes.

Scholarship for Malaysian undergraduates at local or UK/US universities. Monthly household income must not exceed RM11,000. Includes tuition, THRIVE leadership programme, mentoring and internship at Sime Darby.

Full scholarship for underprivileged Malaysians to study finance, law, economics, accountancy or business at one of seven local public universities. Family household income must not exceed RM5,000 per month.

Scholarship for Malaysians studying technology, engineering, computer science, data science or digital-related fields locally or overseas. Includes internship and potential employment at Maxis.

Full tuition scholarship for Malaysian students with outstanding STPM or Matriculation results joining USM. Priority for STEM, health sciences and social science programmes.

Partial scholarships for students from selected ASEAN countries to study a postgraduate qualification at a New Zealand university, offered in partnership with the eight NZ universities.

Fully funded Masters or PhD in the United States. Administered by Fulbright commissions or U.S. Embassies in each country — apply through your home country's Fulbright office.

Full funding for any graduate degree at Stanford, plus a leadership development program. Applications open 1 June 2026 and close 6 October 2026.

Fully funded one-year Masters at any UK university for future leaders. Covers tuition, living costs and return flights. Applications open August 2026 for the 2027/28 academic year.

Monthly stipend for international students from developing countries to study development-related Masters or PhD programmes in Germany. Deadlines vary by course (typically August to November) — apply directly to your chosen course.

Full tuition fee offset plus a living allowance for international students undertaking a research Masters or PhD at the University of Melbourne. Around 600 awarded annually.

Fully funded study in South Korea including a one-year Korean language course, tuition and living costs. Undergraduate round closes around October; graduate round around February each year.

Fellowship for Malaysian researchers and innovators pursuing postgraduate study or research in science and technology. Applications open annually.

Merit-based and need-based scholarships for Malaysian students pursuing the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) medical programme at Perdana University.

Full tuition and stipend for international students undertaking a research Masters or PhD at any Australian university. Administered by each university — apply directly to the university's graduate research office.

Full tuition plus a living allowance stipend for international students undertaking a research Masters or PhD at the University of Sydney.

CAD 50,000 per year for three years for world-class doctoral students at Canadian universities. One of the most prestigious PhD scholarships in Canada.

Tuition scholarship of AUD 10,000 per year for international students from South East Asia commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at La Trobe University.

Covers tuition, books, incidental fees and full living costs for four years of undergraduate study at the University of Toronto. One of the most prestigious undergraduate international scholarships in Canada.

Research or doctoral scholarship in Switzerland with a monthly stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance. Offered to students from partner countries including most SEA nations.

DAAD offers individual scholarships for students from SEA countries (including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) to study or research in Germany. Check the DAAD scholarship database for programmes specific to your country.

20% tuition reduction for high-achieving international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at RMIT Melbourne.

50% tuition reduction for the duration of study for high-achieving international students at Griffith University campuses in Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Prestigious fully funded scholarship for outstanding students from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand to study at Oxford or Cambridge.

Tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50% for outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. You are automatically considered when you apply for admission — no separate application needed.

AUD 15,000 per year toward tuition for the duration of an eligible degree. Automatically awarded to high-achieving international students who receive an undergraduate course offer from Monash. Must maintain a distinction average (70%+) each semester.

25% tuition fee reduction for high-achieving international students at UQ. Automatically assessed when you apply for admission — no separate application needed.

AUD 10,000 per year toward tuition for high-achieving international students at Macquarie University in Sydney.

Generous PhD fellowship providing HKD 27,600/month stipend plus a conference/research travel allowance of HKD 13,800/year. One of the best-funded PhD programs in Asia.

Fellowship for individuals committed to diversity in the US academic professoriate. Covers stipend and expenses for pre-doctoral, dissertation and postdoctoral study at US universities.

A competitive scholarship for talented non-EEA students, covering tuition (partial or full) and in some cases living costs for selected Bachelor's and Master's programmes at Utrecht University.

Full-cost scholarship for outstanding international students to pursue any postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Covers tuition, living costs and more.

40% tuition fee reduction for the full duration of an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Curtin University in Perth.

Scholarship for PhD students from Commonwealth developing countries to spend 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral programme at home. Covers flights, fees and living costs for the UK year.

Full scholarship for Malaysians in engineering, technology, built environment, business or sustainability. Covers tuition, living allowance, accommodation, books and airfare. Over 763 scholars funded since 1996.

Fully funded Masters scholarships for citizens of ADB developing member countries to study development-related fields at 27 designated institutions across Asia and the Pacific. Apply through the institution, not ADB directly.

Up to 100% tuition scholarship for students with outstanding pre-university results enrolling in any Taylor's University undergraduate programme. Assessed annually on academic performance.

Scholarship of up to 100% tuition for Malaysian and international students with strong academic results joining INTI undergraduate or foundation programmes.

Partial to full tuition scholarships for high-achieving international students entering undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia in Putrajaya.

Fully funded Masters scholarships for professionals from developing countries working in development-related fields. Study at a WB-designated partner university worldwide.

Grants and scholarships for students and scholars from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds in developing countries to study at universities worldwide. Multiple programmes — check the OSF website for active calls.

Full scholarship for top students to pursue a PhD at any top university in Singapore or overseas, with research at an A*STAR Research Institute. One of Singapore's most prestigious research scholarships.

Up to AUD 15,000 per year for international students studying at regional Australian campuses. Available across many universities outside the major cities.

Up to 100% tuition scholarship for Malaysian and international students with strong academic results joining APU's undergraduate or Masters programmes in technology, engineering, business or design.

Fully funded scholarships covering full tuition and a generous living grant for outstanding graduate students at the University of Oxford, awarded on academic merit.

French government scholarship for international Masters and PhD students. Monthly allowance of EUR 1,181 (Masters) or EUR 1,400 (PhD), plus benefits. Nominated by a French higher education institution.

50% or 100% tuition scholarship for international students with an 85% average or above in previous studies. Apply by submitting the scholarship form at least one month before your course starts.

Fully funded Masters studied across two or more European universities, covering tuition, travel and a monthly allowance. Each programme has its own deadline — typically October to January.

Covers full tuition plus a monthly stipend for international students pursuing a research-based Master's or PhD at the National University of Singapore.

Partial tuition scholarships offered by Dutch universities to students from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Deadlines and amounts vary per university and programme.

A €5,000 first-year scholarship for non-EEA international students starting a Bachelor's or Master's at a participating Dutch research university or university of applied sciences.

Fully funded scholarship for international students to study at Brunei universities (UBD, UNISSA, UTB, Politeknik Brunei). Covers tuition, monthly allowance of BND 650 and accommodation. Open to ASEAN, Commonwealth and OIC countries.

Scholarship initiated by the late Ananda Krishnan for underprivileged Malaysian students of all races and religions. Focused on advancing education for underserved communities.

Fully funded government scholarships covering tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and return flights for international students to study in Türkiye.

Full scholarship for ASEAN nationals to study at an ASEAN University Network (AUN) member university outside their home country. Promotes intra-ASEAN student mobility. Open to all 10 ASEAN nationalities.

Fully funded Masters or PhD in South Korea including Korean language training, full tuition, monthly living allowance, airfare and health insurance. Graduate round typically closes in February each year.

Full scholarship covering tuition and living costs for top ASEAN undergraduates at NTU Singapore. Apply for the scholarship through the NTU admissions application portal.

EUR 10,000 award plus a tuition fee waiver for one year of study at an Irish higher education institution. Open to students from non-EU/EEA countries on merit.

Grants for international students of all subjects pursuing a degree at a state-recognised university in Germany, with a focus on academically excellent and socially engaged applicants.

Bursaries of £5,000 to £20,000 toward tuition for international undergraduate and postgraduate students, awarded on academic merit and a short personal statement.

Scholarship for Malaysian first-year undergraduates at public universities. Household income must not exceed RM120,000 per year. Scholars receive a guaranteed job placement at Maybank upon graduation.

Full scholarship for students from TaiwanICDF partner countries to study undergraduate, Masters or PhD programs at partner universities in Taiwan. Covers tuition, accommodation, living allowance and airfare.

Full scholarship for outstanding international students in science and technology undergraduate programmes at NTU Singapore, covering tuition, hostel and a monthly stipend.

Covers 100% of subsidised tuition fees for outstanding ASEAN students at NUS. No separate scholarship application — you are automatically considered through your NUS admission application.

Fully funded Masters scholarship for women from Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam to study a STEM subject at Brunel University London. Covers tuition, flights, visa and living costs.

Full scholarship (tuition + living allowance) for outstanding international students at SMU. Valued up to SGD 75,000. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact.

A partial tuition fee reduction for academically excellent non-EU students starting an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at Trinity College Dublin.

Fully funded study at Chinese universities across undergraduate, Masters and doctoral levels. Apply via your local Chinese Embassy, a Chinese university, or the CSC online portal.

Full scholarship for Malaysian SPM leavers to study engineering or related fields at local or overseas universities. Applications open a short window after SPM results in late March to early April.

Full sponsorship for Malaysian SPM leavers to study engineering, science, technology, business and law at approved local or overseas universities. Applications open for a short window right after SPM results, typically late March to early April.

Prestigious full scholarship for high-achieving Malaysians to study at top universities worldwide. Covers tuition, living costs and leadership training. Applications typically open March to April each year.

Full scholarship for high-achieving Malaysian SPM leavers to pursue undergraduate studies at approved local universities. Household income must not exceed RM30,000/month. Applications open after SPM results are released.

Full scholarship for Malaysian SPM leavers with 8As+ to study A-Levels then an engineering undergraduate degree locally or overseas. Applications open for about 2 weeks right after SPM results (late March to mid-April).

Full government scholarship for top SPM students to study A-Levels then an undergraduate degree at top universities in the US, UK, Australia or China. Covers tuition, living allowance and return airfare. Applications open 3–16 April each year after SPM results.

Full sponsorship for Bumiputera SPM leavers to study at approved local or overseas universities. Covers 100% tuition and living expenses. Applications open 3–16 April each year after SPM results.

Full scholarship for ASEAN students from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to pursue undergraduate studies. Covers tuition, laptop, airfare, accommodation and living expenses, with mentorship and a path into CIMB.

Full scholarship for Malaysian SPM leavers to pursue A-Levels then an engineering or technology undergraduate degree locally or overseas. Includes internship at Sapura Group.

Full scholarship for exceptional international students to pursue Masters or PhD study at any university in the world. Highly competitive — around 200 scholarships awarded globally each year.

A fully funded fellowship covering tuition, living costs and travel for future leaders to study peace and conflict resolution at a Rotary Peace Center.

Fully funded study in Japan covering tuition, monthly allowance and flights. Apply through your local Japanese Embassy (typically April to May each year). The 2027 round applications closed May 2026 — check your embassy for the next cycle.

Up to 30 scholarships awarded annually for Malaysians to study locally or overseas. Covers tuition plus training, internships and access to YTL's global business community.

No-collateral, no-cosigner postgraduate loans for international students at supported universities in the US, UK, Canada and Europe. Applications open year-round.

No-cosigner, no-collateral student loans for international and DACA students at 400+ supported US and Canadian universities. Applications open year-round.

A £10,000 tuition bursary for high-achieving international students joining a postgraduate taught Master's at the University of Glasgow.

Education loans for postgraduate and professional studies, with no requirement for a guarantor or collateral. Repayment terms are based on your course and earning potential.

Malaysia's national education loan for Malaysian citizens studying at accredited public and private institutions. Converts to a scholarship if you graduate with First Class Honours.

Scholarships and training sponsorships for Bumiputera Malaysians to pursue technical, vocational, and professional qualifications locally and internationally.

Scholarships for Sarawakian students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees locally and abroad, covering tuition, living allowance, and return flights.

State-funded scholarships for Sabahans to study undergraduate programmes at local and international universities, with a focus on developing Sabah's human capital.

Scholarships for children of FELDA settlers and Bumiputera Malaysians to pursue undergraduate degrees at Malaysian public universities and selected overseas institutions.

Scholarships for outstanding Malaysian students to pursue undergraduate studies at local public universities, covering tuition and a monthly living allowance.

Merit-based scholarships for Malaysian students pursuing undergraduate studies at local public universities, with a preference for students from lower-income families.

Fully funded scholarships for talented Malaysian students to study undergraduate programmes at leading universities in Malaysia and overseas.

Scholarships for high-achieving Malaysian undergraduates to study in Malaysia or abroad, with a focus on technology, engineering, and business fields related to Axiata's operations.

Scholarships for Malaysian undergraduates in STEM, digital, and technology-related fields at local public universities, with mentorship and internship opportunities.

Scholarships for Johorean Bumiputera students to pursue undergraduate degrees at local and overseas universities, tied to the Johor Corporation group of companies.

Monthly stipend and fee waiver for postgraduate research students at Universiti Putra Malaysia, available to both local and international students in research-based programmes.

Fee waiver and monthly allowance for outstanding postgraduate students — both local and international — pursuing research-based Masters or PhD programmes at UKM.

Merit-based scholarships and bursaries for new and continuing students at UTAR, covering full or partial tuition fees. Open to all Malaysians regardless of race.