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Scholarships Without a Bond in Malaysia 2026

Scholarships whose official terms carry no service bond or repayment obligation.

Quick answer

Degreemate's catalogue lists 88 scholarships without a bond (reviewed August 2026): 23 full sponsorships, 65 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many scholarships without a bond are there in Malaysia?

Degreemate's catalogue lists 88 scholarships without a bond (reviewed August 2026): 23 full sponsorships, 65 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 scholarships without a bond come with a bond?

0 of the 88 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 88 do not. A bond usually means working for the sponsor for a set period after graduating, or repaying the award.

When do applications for scholarships without a bond open?

Most usually open in April, May and January, while 32 accept applications year-round. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.

Who can apply for scholarships without a bond?

Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 35 set household income as a criterion, 3 are restricted to Bumiputera students and 23 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.