Engineering Scholarships in Malaysia 2026
Scholarships whose sponsor limits them to engineering, architecture or aviation.
Quick answer
Degreemate's catalogue lists 19 engineering scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 13 full sponsorships, 6 partial or tiered awards, 0 convertible loans and 0 study loans. The list is not exhaustive; dates and criteria change every cycle, so confirm on each sponsor's official page.
See which scholarships match your resultsThe scholarships (19)
- Biasiswa TOP Glove 2026
Top Glove
Foundation · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published
- Gadang Scholarship
Gadang
Foundation · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published
- Gamuda Scholarship 2026
Gamuda Berhad
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Degree
Full sponsorship (Gamuda bond)
- IOI Group Scholarship (Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng)
IOI Group
Foundation · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published
- JPA Program Khas Jepun, Korea, Perancis, Jerman (JKPJ)
JPA
Government · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (JPA bond)
- KEN Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026
KEN Foundation (Ken Holdings)
Foundation · Partial / tiered · Degree
RM6,000-RM10,000 per academic year (Yes (bond period attached))
- Maxis Scholarship Programme 2026
Maxis Berhad
GLC · Full sponsorship · Degree
Tuition fees and living expenses, internship and guaranteed job placement at Maxis
- MCMC LEGASI Scholarship 2026
Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC)
Government · Full sponsorship · Degree
Full merit scholarship; employment with MCMC after graduation
- Penang Future Foundation – PFF Mutiara Scholar 2026
Penang Future Foundation (Penang State Government)
Need-based · Full sponsorship · Degree
RM500/month living allowance; tuition up to RM60,000 for the whole course; Penang work bond
- Penang Future Foundation – PFF Penang Scholar 2026
Penang Future Foundation (Penang State Government)
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Degree
RM800/month living allowance; tuition up to RM100,000 for the whole course; bond to work in Penang (1 year per RM20,000)
- PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP) 2026
PETRONAS
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (PETRONAS bond)
- Sarawak Energy Scholarship 2026
Sarawak Energy Berhad
GLC · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published (SEB bond typical)
- Senheng Education Assistance (SEA) Program 2026
Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd
Foundation · Partial / tiered · Degree
RM20,000 total + 3-year employment with Senheng after graduation + internships during semester breaks (Yes - 3-year employment with Senheng)
- Shell Malaysia Scholarship 2026
Shell Malaysia
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (Shell bond)
- Yayasan DayaDiri Post-SPM Scholarship 2026
Yayasan DayaDiri
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full tuition + living expenses (Verify (foundation terms))
- Yayasan Sime Darby Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)
GLC · Full sponsorship · Degree
Tuition, monthly allowance, laptop and book allowances; 3-year bond with Sime Darby Berhad / Sime Darby Property
- Yayasan Telekom Malaysia Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Telekom Malaysia
GLC · Full sponsorship · Degree
Full sponsorship (TM bond typical)
- Yayasan TNB Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Tenaga Nasional (TNB)
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (TNB bond)
- Yayasan UEM Scholarship 2026
Yayasan UEM
GLC · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full sponsorship (UEM bond)
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering scholarships are there in Malaysia?
Degreemate's catalogue lists 19 engineering scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 13 full sponsorships, 6 partial or tiered awards, 0 convertible loans and 0 study loans. The list is not exhaustive; dates and criteria change every cycle, so confirm on each sponsor's official page.
Do engineering scholarships come with a bond?
14 of the 19 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 5 do not. A bond usually means working for the sponsor for a set period after graduating, or repaying the award.
When do applications for engineering scholarships open?
Most usually open in April, May and July, while 1 accept applications year-round. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.
Who can apply for engineering scholarships?
Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 6 set household income as a criterion, 1 are restricted to Bumiputera students and 1 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.