Scholarships
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Scholarship availability, eligibility and value are set by each institution and can change. We help you find and understand the options you may qualify for.
Every scholarship below is taken from the institution's own official website, with a link to the source. Coverage, eligibility and deadlines are shown exactly as the university publishes them, and where a university does not publish a figure or date, we say so. Details change — always confirm on the official page before you apply. UniPanda Pathways does not award scholarships and cannot guarantee any funding outcome.
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Types of Scholarships
University ScholarshipsMerit ScholarshipsInternational Student ScholarshipsProgram-Based ScholarshipsOther Funding Opportunities
36 awards from official sources
Scholarships at Universities We Work With
University Scholarships
UM Bright Scholarship
- University
- Universiti Malaya
- Study level
- PhD
- Coverage
- Described by the university as a full scholarship programme. A value is not published on the official page.
- Eligibility
- Designed to attract outstanding local and international candidates to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy by Research at Universiti Malaya.
- Deadline
- First cycle: end of April for the October intake. Second cycle: end of September for the February intake.
- Official source
- https://aasd.um.edu.my/financial-aid-for-postgraduate
University Scholarships
Universiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS)
- University
- Universiti Malaya
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
- Coverage
- Tuition fee waivers are awarded based on the scheme's eligibility criteria; no fixed value is published.
- Eligibility
- Open to postgraduate students, Malaysian and non-Malaysian, pursuing coursework, mixed-mode or full research programmes and appointed as Graduate Research Assistants.
- Deadline
- Open all year; no closing date is published.
University Scholarships
Postgraduate Research Financial Assistance
- University
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Study level
- PhD
- Coverage
- Covers first and second semester tuition fees.
- Eligibility
- Open to Malaysian and international PhD candidates in research mode, with a minimum CGPA of 3.33. The official page currently shows applications as closed.
- Deadline
- No date is published; the scheme opens in cycles.
- Official source
- https://ips.usm.my/index.php/financial-assistances-v2
University Scholarships
USMCARE Scholarship
- University
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
- Coverage
- Tuition fees only. No allowance is provided, and for international students SST is not included.
- Eligibility
- Postgraduate research candidates. The official page currently shows applications as closed.
- Deadline
- No date is published.
International Student Scholarships
Sunway International Bursaries
- University
- Sunway University
- Study level
- Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's
- Coverage
- RM5,000 is published for the pre-university bursary tier for overseas qualifications.
- Eligibility
- International students holding overseas qualifications, with country-by-country minimum grade requirements published in the official eligibility table (for example Bangladesh SSC and HSC grade points, or a Chinese Grade 11 average).
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
International Student Scholarships
MMU International Student Entrance Scholarship
- University
- Multimedia University
- Study level
- Foundation
- Coverage
- 20% tuition fee waiver, or 50% for applicants with a minimum of 4 As at O-Level or equivalent.
- Eligibility
- Self-funded international students enrolling in the MMU Foundation programme.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published; awards follow the annual scholarship brochure cycle.
- Official source
- https://www.mmu.edu.my/financial-assistance/
Merit Scholarships
MMU Merit (International) Scholarship
- University
- Multimedia University
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Coverage
- 25% fee waiver for CGPA 3.50–3.74 and 50% for CGPA 3.75 and above, based on the first long-trimester result.
- Eligibility
- Self-funded international students in all Bachelor's programmes, who must maintain a GPA of 3.33 throughout their studies.
- Deadline
- 2 October 2026, as published in the university's official scholarship list.
- Official source
- https://www.mmu.edu.my/financial-assistance/
Other Funding Opportunities
MMU International Student Rebate
- University
- Multimedia University
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Coverage
- 10% tuition fee waiver.
- Eligibility
- International students who do not meet the MMU merit criteria.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published.
- Official source
- https://www.mmu.edu.my/financial-assistance/
University Scholarships
MMU Achievers Research Scholarship
- University
- Multimedia University
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
- Coverage
- Covers the admission fee, programme fee, student development fee, subject fees and thesis examination fee for the duration of the scholarship.
- Eligibility
- Open to Malaysian and international students. A Bachelor's CGPA of 3.67 or above for Master's or PhD by research, or a Master's CGPA of 3.67 with Scopus/Web of Science publications for direct PhD entry.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published.
- Official source
- https://www.mmu.edu.my/financial-assistance/
Merit Scholarships
Foundation High Achiever's Scholarship
- University
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Study level
- Foundation
- Coverage
- 25%, 20%, 15% or 10% tuition fee reduction for the foundation course, based on entry results.
- Eligibility
- Published as open to all nationalities.
- Deadline
- Based on the university's admissions deadline.
University Scholarships
High Achievers', Dean's Excellence, Sibling and Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
- University
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Study level
- Bachelor's, Master's
- Coverage
- Tuition fee reduction only — the university states no allowance or stipend is provided, and its scholarships offer up to 25% off tuition fees.
- Eligibility
- The official scholarship list publishes the High Achievers' Scholarship, Dean's Excellence Scholarship, Sibling Scholarship, Postgraduate Taught Excellence Scholarship and Corporate Partnership Postgraduate Scholarship as open to all nationalities.
- Deadline
- Based on the university's admissions deadline, except the Dean's Excellence Scholarship, which has no closing date.
International Student Scholarships
ASEAN International Student Bursary
- University
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Coverage
- A tuition fee reduction; the value is not published in the official scholarship list.
- Eligibility
- Students of ASEAN nationality, excluding Malaysians.
- Deadline
- Based on the university's admissions deadline.
Merit Scholarships
Foundation Excellence Award
- University
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Coverage
- RM15,000 a year for the full duration of undergraduate study for Grade A (70% average), or RM9,000 a year for Grade B (60%).
- Eligibility
- Foundation students from the July and September 2026 and January and May 2027 intakes who achieve the required grade in the university's Foundation programme. A 70% average must be maintained each year.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published; the award is tied to the listed intakes.
International Student Scholarships
APU International Students Scholarships & Merit Awards
- Study level
- Foundation, Bachelor's, Master's
- Coverage
- Tiered tuition discounts: A-Levels AAA 30%, AAB 20%, ABB or AAC 10%; O-Level/IGCSE 8–9 As 30%, 6–7 As 20%, 4–5 As 10%; IB Diploma 34 points or more 30%, 30–33 points 20%, 26–29 points 10%.
- Eligibility
- New international students, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, renewable on maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.50 each academic year. Sports excellence applicants at international competition level are considered case by case.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published; awards are first come, first served.
International Student Scholarships
INTI International (Education) Scholarship
- University
- INTI International College
- Study level
- All levels
- Coverage
- Up to a maximum of 45% of tuition fees, applicable to first-year tuition fees only.
- Eligibility
- Open to new international students only, not to Malaysians, and not to the Intensive English or English Improvement programmes. Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis using the applicant's latest official results. Only one scholarship from the official brochure may be held.
- Deadline
- No fixed date is published; late applications are not entertained.
Merit Scholarships
HELP Study Awards and Fee Waivers
- University
- HELP University
- Study level
- All levels
- Coverage
- Full and partial study awards. The value is not published on the official page.
- Eligibility
- Awarded to academically inclined Malaysian and international students who display leadership qualities. The awards committee meets in May and October each year.
- Deadline
- No calendar deadline is published; late applications are not considered.
Merit Scholarships
IMU Foundation in Arts / Foundation in Science Scholarship
- University
- IMU University
- Study level
- Foundation
- Coverage
- RM20,000 for 9As or more, RM15,000 for 6–8As, RM10,000 for 5As or below, based on SPM or IGCSE/O-Level results.
- Eligibility
- Recognises academic achievement in the 2025 SPM or 2025/2026 IGCSE/O-Level examinations for entry into the Foundation in Arts or Foundation in Science programmes.
- Deadline
- April 2026 intake: 30 April 2026. July 2026 intake: 31 July 2026. September 2026 intake: 30 September 2026.
- Good to know
- The official page does not state a nationality restriction — confirm international eligibility with the university.
- Official source
- https://imu.edu.my/foundation-scholarships/
International Student Scholarships
YM SMILE Scholarship
- University
- Management and Science University
- Study level
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Coverage
- Covers tuition fees for the full duration of the programme. Other expenses remain the student's responsibility.
- Eligibility
- Open to new international applicants for selected Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programmes. Not available to existing MSU students or to applicants applying through third-party agents or education consultants — applications must be made directly through official MSU channels.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
International Student Scholarships
UoC Foundation Scholarship for International Students
- University
- University of Cyberjaya
- Study level
- Foundation
- Coverage
- Up to 35% scholarship for international students.
- Eligibility
- International applicants to Foundation in Arts, Foundation in Allied Health Sciences or Foundation in Science (Medicine/Pharmacy).
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
International Student Scholarships
UoC Postgraduate-Research Scholarship for International Students
- University
- University of Cyberjaya
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
- Coverage
- 15% to 35% tuition fee waiver for selected postgraduate-research programmes.
- Eligibility
- International students admitted to selected postgraduate-research programmes.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
Program-Based Scholarships
MBA Scholarship for International Students
- University
- University of Cyberjaya
- Study level
- Master's
- Coverage
- Up to 70% tuition fee waiver for admission into the MBA programme.
- Eligibility
- International students applying to the University of Cyberjaya MBA programme.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
Other Funding Opportunities
80% Tuition Fee Scholarship for Students from Low-Income Countries
- University
- Lincoln University College
- Study level
- Not specified
- Coverage
- 80% tuition fee scholarships for 100 students from low-income and lower-middle-income countries, together with discounted accommodation fees.
- Eligibility
- Students from low-income and lower-middle-income countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Niger. Selection is based on financial need and academic performance.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published in the official document.
International Student Scholarships
MILA International Student Scholarship
- University
- MILA University
- Study level
- Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's
- Coverage
- Tiered tuition fee waivers published in the international scholarship brochure: Foundation up to 100% down to 30%, Diploma up to 100% down to 25%, Bachelor's up to 50%, 40% or 30% depending on qualification and grades.
- Eligibility
- International students, with grade thresholds published per qualification type (for example IGCSE, HSC, A-Levels, IB, CBSE/ISCE, Indonesian and Myanmar qualifications, or Foundation/Diploma CGPA).
- Deadline
- No calendar deadline is published; awards are tied to the intake applied for.
Other Funding Opportunities
Bursary for Emerging and Developing Countries
- University
- MILA University
- Study level
- Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's
- Coverage
- Up to 35% tuition fee waiver.
- Eligibility
- Students from emerging and developing countries, as published in the international scholarship brochure.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published in the official brochure.
Merit Scholarships
High Achiever Award / Scholarship
- University
- University of Wollongong Malaysia
- Study level
- Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's
- Coverage
- Tuition fee waiver. The official enrolment page states the award applies to Malaysian and international students.
- Eligibility
- New students meeting entry requirements for Foundation, Diploma or Bachelor's Degree programmes in the 2026 intakes who have paid the full enrolment fee. Continued eligibility requires a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published; the award applies to all 2026 intakes.
Merit Scholarships
High Achiever's Scholarship
- University
- University of Reading Malaysia
- Study level
- Foundation, Bachelor's
- Coverage
- 20% to 30% of total programme tuition fees, depending on grades achieved.
- Eligibility
- Applicants are automatically considered on academic merit. The published grade tables include international qualifications such as Bangladesh HSC, China Gaokao, Indian Standard X and Central Asian qualifications.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the scholarships page.
University Scholarships
UoRM PhD (Tuition-Waiver) Scholarship Scheme
- University
- University of Reading Malaysia
- Study level
- PhD
- Coverage
- Full tuition-fee waiver for full-time study plus a research support allowance of RM2,500 per year, for three to four years. Up to five scholarships per cycle, two cycles a year.
- Eligibility
- A formal PhD admission offer, a Master's degree or equivalent (a minimum upper-second-class Bachelor's, with exceptional first-class Bachelor's degrees also considered), and IELTS 7.0 or equivalent for non-native English speakers.
- Deadline
- No fixed date is published; the scheme runs twice a year.
- Good to know
- The official page states no nationality restriction — confirm international eligibility with the university.
International Student Scholarships
UCSI University Trust Scholarships (International)
- University
- UCSI University
- Study level
- Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Coverage
- Coverage is not published on the official pages; awards are limited and merit-based.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be registered full-time students with a valid student visa and meet the English requirement of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 (internet-based) or equivalent. A dedicated international application form is published by the UCSI University Trust.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official pages.
Program-Based Scholarships
MAHSA 100% Foundation Scholarship
- University
- MAHSA University
- Study level
- Foundation
- Coverage
- 100% coverage for selected foundation programmes.
- Eligibility
- The official page states the Foundation Scholarship is open to both local and international students.
- Deadline
- The published promotion period has passed — confirm current availability with the university.
- Official source
- https://mahsa.edu.my/scholarship.php
University Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
- University
- City University Malaysia
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Coverage
- Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for the first year of the degree, for a tenure of one year.
- Eligibility
- Continuing students who completed a Foundation programme at City University with a CGPA of 3.75 or above. Retention requires full-time enrolment, at least 85% attendance, a CGPA of 3.75 each semester and a minimum of 42 contribution hours per semester.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
- Good to know
- Listed by the university under scholarships available to all students, rather than Malaysian students only.
- Official source
- https://city.edu.my/vice-chancellor-scholarship/
University Scholarships
Post Graduate Research Scholarship
- University
- City University Malaysia
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
- Coverage
- Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for the minimum candidature period. Other fees remain payable in full.
- Eligibility
- Applicants enrolling in a postgraduate research programme with a Bachelor's degree with Honours (minimum second-class upper or equivalent), meeting academic and language requirements, registered full time and recommended by the school. Retention includes teaching or research assistant duties and publication requirements.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
- Official source
- https://city.edu.my/post-graduate-research-scholarship/
Merit Scholarships
PVC Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Study level
- Foundation, Bachelor's
- Coverage
- Foundation: RM12,000, RM8,000 or RM5,000 depending on grade band. Degree: RM12,000 or RM8,000 depending on grade band.
- Eligibility
- Published grade tables cover international qualifications by country, including Australian ATAR, Bangladesh HSC and SSC, Canadian OSSD, China Gao San, Indian 10+2, Indonesian SMA, GCE O-Level, Pakistani, Egyptian, Kenyan and Gulf qualifications.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published in the official awards brochure.
- Official source
- https://www.swinburne.edu.my/study/scholarships/
Other Funding Opportunities
Diploma Entrance Bursary
- Study level
- Diploma
- Coverage
- 15% off total tuition fees.
- Eligibility
- New students enrolled in any diploma programme. No nationality restriction is stated.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published in the official awards brochure.
- Official source
- https://www.swinburne.edu.my/study/scholarships/
Program-Based Scholarships
Postgraduate Bursaries (STEM, Arts & Design, MBA International)
- Study level
- Master's
- Coverage
- 15% off total tuition fees for named STEM and Arts & Design Master's programmes; 10% off total tuition fees for the Master of Business Administration (International).
- Eligibility
- New students enrolled in the named postgraduate programmes. No nationality restriction is stated.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published in the official awards brochure.
- Official source
- https://www.swinburne.edu.my/study/scholarships/
Merit Scholarships
Top Achiever, Exceptional Achiever and High Achiever Scholarships
- University
- University of Southampton Malaysia
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Coverage
- Published by pathway and grade band — for example 60% in Year 1 plus 20% in Years 2 and 3 for the Top Achiever award, RM25,000 for Exceptional Achiever and RM10,000 for High Achiever on the STPM Business, Economics and Actuarial Science route.
- Eligibility
- The university states that all applicants to its undergraduate programmes are eligible, that awards are based on academic excellence and achievement, and that they are open to both Malaysian and international applicants. All scholarships are bond-free.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
Merit Scholarships
Foundation Top Achiever, High Achiever and Trial/Forecast Results Scholarships
- University
- University of Southampton Malaysia
- Study level
- Foundation
- Coverage
- Engineering and Computer Science Foundation: 100% waiver for 8A+/A* in SPM or equivalent, with High Achiever tiers from RM2,500 to RM13,000. Business Foundation: 100% waiver for 6A+/A* or equivalent, with the same High Achiever tiers.
- Eligibility
- The university states these Foundation awards are open to both Malaysian and non-Malaysian applicants and are bond-free, with scholarships available for various international boards of education.
- Deadline
- No deadline is published on the official page.
What affects eligibility
Common Eligibility Factors
- Academic results in your previous qualification.
- The program and study level you apply for.
- English-language proficiency evidence, where required.
- Application timing and intake availability.
- Nationality or region, for some specific awards.
- Interviews, portfolios or additional documents for selected awards.
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