Scholarships to study in United Kingdom

£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).

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Full scholarship for outstanding Indonesian citizens to study at the undergraduate, Masters or PhD level at Indonesian universities. Some tracks also support study abroad. Apply via beasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id.

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

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

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 scholarship for Vietnamese students to pursue a Masters or PhD in science and technology at leading overseas universities. Covers tuition, stipend, airfare, health insurance and visa. New cohort announced each year.

Full scholarship for Thai citizens to pursue undergraduate, Masters or PhD study overseas. Must pass the OCSC selection exam, typically held in December. Bond: serve in Thai government after graduation.

Full government scholarship for Vietnamese university lecturers to pursue a doctoral degree overseas. Covers tuition, living costs, airfare and health insurance. Managed by VIED under MOET.

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.

Comprehensive scholarships including tuition, travel, living expenses and mentorship for talented yet economically disadvantaged students from Africa (and some Asian countries) to study at partner universities worldwide.

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.

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

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).

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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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