Science & Health Scholarships in Malaysia 2026
Scholarships whose sponsor limits them to science, pharmacy, allied health or veterinary science.
Quick answer
Degreemate's catalogue lists 12 science and health scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 7 full sponsorships, 4 partial or tiered awards, 1 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 (12)
- AgroBank Scholarship 2026
AgroBank
GLC · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published
- Biasiswa Kerajaan Negeri Sabah (BKNS) 2026
Sabah State Government (Bahagian Biasiswa Negeri Sabah)
Government · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Full sponsorship (per tier) (State service bond typical for state scholarships (confirm with BBNS))
- Biasiswa TOP Glove 2026
Top Glove
Foundation · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published
- JPA PPF1 - Program Khas Perubatan, Pergigian & Farmasi 2026
JPA
Government · Full sponsorship · Degree
Full sponsorship (JPA bond)
- 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))
- KKM Latihan Separa Perubatan Bertaraf Diploma (via SPA)
Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) / Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA)
Government · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET
KKM-sponsored training; graduates may be offered permanent or contract public-service posts; allowance amounts not published here
- KPJ Nursing Sponsorship Scheme (Diploma in Nursing)
KPJ Healthcare University / KPJ Specialist Hospitals
Loan · Convertible loan · Diploma / TVET
Student takes PTPTN plus a Bank Rakyat loan; KPJ hospital repays both once the graduate starts work; allowance varies by B40/M40/T20 category
- 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)
- 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)
- Yayasan DayaDiri Post-SPM Scholarship 2026
Yayasan DayaDiri
Foundation · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Degree
Full tuition + living expenses (Verify (foundation terms))
Frequently asked questions
How many science and health scholarships are there in Malaysia?
Degreemate's catalogue lists 12 science and health scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 7 full sponsorships, 4 partial or tiered awards, 1 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 science and health scholarships come with a bond?
8 of the 12 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 4 do not. A bond usually means working for the sponsor for a set period after graduating, or repaying the award.
When do applications for science and health 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 science and health scholarships?
Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 5 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.