Scholarships to study in Malaysia

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fully funded scholarships for government officials and students from developing countries to study postgraduate programmes at Malaysian public universities.

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.

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.

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.

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

Flagship Indonesian government scholarship for Masters and PhD study at top universities in Indonesia and overseas. Fully funded including tuition, living costs, airfare and insurance. Two registration phases per year.

LPDP also offers targeted scholarships for Indonesian professionals in government, healthcare, teaching and research sectors. Open twice a year (Phase 1: Jan–Feb; Phase 2: Jun–Jul).

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.