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B40 & Need-Based Scholarships in Malaysia 2026

Scholarships that set household income as a criterion, including awards reserved for B40 families.

Quick answer

Degreemate's catalogue lists 51 need-based scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 19 full sponsorships, 25 partial or tiered awards, 4 convertible loans and 3 study loans. The list is not exhaustive; dates and criteria change every cycle, so confirm on each sponsor's official page.

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Frequently asked questions

How many need-based scholarships are there in Malaysia?

Degreemate's catalogue lists 51 need-based scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 19 full sponsorships, 25 partial or tiered awards, 4 convertible loans and 3 study loans. The list is not exhaustive; dates and criteria change every cycle, so confirm on each sponsor's official page.

Do need-based scholarships come with a bond?

14 of the 51 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 37 do not. A bond usually means working for the sponsor for a set period after graduating, or repaying the award.

When do applications for need-based scholarships open?

Most usually open in April, March and August, while 13 accept applications year-round. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.

Who can apply for need-based scholarships?

Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 47 set household income as a criterion, 2 are restricted to Bumiputera students and 18 are limited to students from particular states. Read the full criteria on each scholarship's page.

How do I know which scholarships I qualify for?

Enter your SPM results, state and preferred field in Degreemate's scholarship checker. It compares your profile against each award's official criteria and shows the reason. The result is a guide, not a guarantee of an offer.

Criteria, coverage and dates change every cycle. The sponsor's official page is the authority; we link it from every scholarship page. Catalogue reviewed: August 2026.