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HWUM - Partner Scholarships
A range of Scholarships and other financial assistance is available to help support the cost of studying at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.Deadline: Ongoing -
HWUM - Discounts and Bursaries
Awarded to students who meet certain criteria, such as financial need or academic excellence.Deadline: Ongoing -
HWUM - MBA Scholarship by Edinburgh Business School
Edinburgh Business School are delighted to announce that the school is awarding scholarships for the MBA programme at the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia campus.Deadline: Ongoing -
Heriot-Watt University Scholarships 2021
A range of Scholarships and other financial assistance is available to help support the cost of studying at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.Deadline: Ongoing -
Heriot-Watt - The Datuk Seri (Dr.) Michael Yam (CIOB Bursary) 2021
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is pleased to announce the establishment of two bursaries under ‘The Datuk Seri (Dr.) Michael Yam – CIOB Bursary’, to nurture the deserving bright young minds at the University’s Malaysia campus, who wou...Deadline: Ongoing -
HWUM - High Achiever's Scholarship for Undergraduate Programme
We offer a range of scholarships to high achievers based on the tier below for our undergraduate programmes.Deadline: Ongoing -
HWUM - High Achiever's Scholarship for Foundation Programme
We offer a range of scholarships to high achievers based on the tier below for our Foundation programmes.Deadline: Ongoing -
HWUM - Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Scholarship
Since opening our doors in Malaysia, we’ve made it possible for women in the ASEAN region to gain access to quality teaching and learning in the field of Engineering and Science. Committed to widening access, and reducing the gender gap in this fie...Deadline: 1 August 2023 -
HWUM - Leaders with Impact Scholarship
In collaboration with FWD Takaful Berhad and Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Leaders with Impact Scholarship supports our university’s vision to enable talented students to access a Heriot-Watt education, provide educational financial support, buil...Deadline: 1 August 2023 for Undergraduate Programme -
UNM-Provost's Excellence Awards 2023
Six full tuition fee scholarships are available for excellent and deserving students pursuing any undergraduate programmes in September 2023 intake. The scholarship is open to Malaysian and International students.Deadline: 15 August 2023
Scholarship Explained
Financial Aid Providers
In Malaysia, the sponsors of financial aid come from various categories. These include scholarships and loans offered by the government, non-governmental organisations, the private sector, government-linked companies and trade associations.
Types of Financial Aid
Higher education is one of the most important investments you will make in your lifetime. With the increasing cost of education, planning ahead is essential to finance your education. So what are some options you can explore? Here are some common ways students seek financial aid.
- Scholarships
Scholarships are monetary awards given based on academic or other achievements and are non-repayable, which means you won't have to pay the money back. Scholarships are awarded by the government, non-government organisations, corporations and independent foundations. - Bursaries
You may have heard people using the terms 'scholarship' and 'bursary' interchangeably, however, bursaries are usually non-competitive and automatic, and often based on financial need without emphasis on academic standing. - Grants
Grants are similar to scholarships and also don't have to be repaid. The difference is that grants are often need-based while scholarships are usually merit-based. Grants are also given to students who carry out academic research projects. - Education Funds
Education Funds are Scholarships or loans provided by the Government / foundation / private educational institutions / financial institutions to reduce the burden of financing a student's education expenses, whether locally or overseas. - Tuition Fee Waiver or Discount
Many private higher education institutions in Malaysia offer partial or full tuition fee waivers or discounts based on merit (e.g. academic, sports, leadership roles). Recipients are often required to maintain a minimum CGPA to continue enjoying the tuition fee waiver. - Unit Trusts & Insurance Schemes
These are typically investment schemes that parents undertake for several years to secure financial funding for their child's higher education. - Loans
Loans are financial obligations that must be repaid. Loans are mostly provided by private sector or government bodies.
Financing for Higher Education
The cost of tertiary education does not come cheap, but it is a lifetime investment for your future. Therefore whether your parents can afford your entire or partial cost of tertiary education, you are advised to go through this pathway in order to be competitive in your career advancement. If your family cannot afford the cost, you may work while studying part-time or look for some forms of scholarship, study grant, loan or other sources of financial aid to help you to pay for your education.
Read the article on Scholarships & Study Loans for Higher Education here.
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