Scholarships to study in United States

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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.