In short: international students can apply for university merit scholarships and discounts, typically 10–50% of tuition, and for larger programmes such as the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) scholarships. Career Gliders helps you find and apply for the awards open to you. We never guarantee a scholarship.
Which scholarships can international students apply for?
| Scholarship | Offered by | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) | The Government of Malaysia | A government scholarship for international students |
| University merit scholarships | Each university | Partial awards, typically 10–50% of tuition |
| Country and regional offers | Some universities | Discounts for students from particular countries or regions, such as ASEAN |
| Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) | The Government of Malaysia | International scholarships and training |
| Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) scholarships | The Islamic Development Bank | International scholarships |
Eligibility, deadlines and the value of each award are set by the body that offers it, can depend on your nationality, and change from year to year. Your counsellor checks the current terms with you.
From Pakistan
Some universities run offers for students from Pakistan, and your counsellor checks which apply to you. See Study in Malaysia from Pakistan.
What do university merit awards look like?
Most universities run their own awards, usually based on your academic results. Examples include:
- Taylor's University Excellence Award
- APU Merit Scholarships
- Sunway University Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Scholarship
- UCSI University Trust Scholarship
- INTI International Education Excellence Scholarship
How does Career Gliders help?
- We identify the scholarships and discounts you may be eligible for, given your results and programme.
- We tell you the deadlines and the documents each one needs.
- We help you prepare the application and your statement.
- We build your costed plan on the full fee, so a scholarship lowers the cost rather than holding the plan together.
Is a scholarship ever guaranteed?
No. Scholarships are decided by the university or the scholarship body. We will never promise you one, and you should be cautious of anyone who does.
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