University Scholarships in Malaysia 2026
Scholarships and fee waivers offered directly by public and private universities.
Quick answer
Degreemate's catalogue lists 29 university scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 4 full sponsorships, 25 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 (29)
- Al-Bukhary International Scholarship
Al-Bukhary International University
University · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published
- APU Malaysian Scholarship
APU
University · Partial / tiered · Degree
Fee awards per T&C
- APU UEC Scholarships 2027
Asia Pacific University (APU)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Up to 50% off course fees
- Clazroom Academic Scholarship
Clazroom College of Technology and Innovation
University · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published - verify
- Clazroom Rising Titans Scholarship
Clazroom College
University · Partial / tiered · Degree
Not published - verify
- Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship 2026
Curtin University Malaysia (Miri)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
SPM-based: RM4,000 (3–5As) to RM10,000 (10As+); STPM AAA RM10,000; Curtin foundation/diploma CWA 75% RM15,000
- HELP University Distinction Awards 2026 (Foundation entry)
HELP University
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
RM6,000 (≥7 As) or RM12,000 (≥9 As) in SPM/O-Level; 75% paid during foundation and 25% on progression
- HELP x EduAdvisor Study Award (Diploma Oct 2026 / Foundation Jan 2027)
HELP University via EduAdvisor
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
- Heriot-Watt Malaysia Foundation Excellence Award 2026/2027
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
RM15,000/year (Grade A, 70%+) or RM9,000/year (Grade B, 60%+) tuition waiver for the degree
- INTI Merit Scholarship 2026
INTI International University & Colleges
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Diploma: 20–100% tuition waiver (3As to 10As incl. 8A+); foundation/4+0: 35–100%
- Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship
Sunway University
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Varies
- MMU SPM Outstanding Achiever Rebate 2026
Multimedia University (MMU)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University
100% tuition waiver for 8As; 10% rebate for 6–7As
- MUCM Progression Rebates, Waivers and Discounts
MUCM
University · Partial / tiered · Degree
Rebates/waivers/discounts (per T&C)
- Swinburne Sarawak Diploma Scholarship & PVC Academic Excellence (Foundation) 2026/2027
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
Diploma: RM12,000 (10As+), RM8,000 (7–9As), RM5,000 (4–6As) in SPM; foundation-to-degree PVC award up to 100% fee waiver
- TAR UMT JINBODHI Bursary
TAR UMT / Jinbodhi
University · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Up to RM10,000/annum; max RM30,000 per programme; RM40,000 per family
- TAR UMT Merit Scholarship 2026
TAR UMT
University · Full sponsorship · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Tuition fee waiver up to 100%
- Taylor's College Merit Scholarship 2026
Taylor's College
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
Foundation award up to RM12,000 (8A+ SPM) down to RM2,000 (5 As); A Level/AUSMAT up to RM15,000
- Taylor's University Merit Scholarship 2026
Taylor's University
University · Partial / tiered · Degree
Tuition fee award up to 35% (tiered by results); check the brochure
- UCSI Pre-U Scholarship (Foundation / AUSMAT) 2026
UCSI University Trust / UCSI College
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University
RM2,000–RM19,800 tuition award by SPM grades (e.g. RM19,800 for 9A+/A with min 8A+ at UCSI University)
- UCSI University Trust Scholarship 2026
UCSI University Trust
University · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
75–100% or up to 50% tuition waiver for the study period; case-by-case full waiver for B40 achievers
- UNITEN KSHAS YCU Lumina Scholarship 2026
UNITEN Kampus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (KSHAS)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Tuition fee waiver for foundation to first bachelor's semester
- UNITEN KSHAS YCU Spark Scholarship 2026
UNITEN Kampus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (KSHAS)
University · Partial / tiered · Diploma / TVET, Degree
Tuition fee scholarship; amount not published; check the provider
- UNITEN YCU Aspire Scholarship 2026
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) / Yayasan Canselor UNITEN
University · Full sponsorship · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET
100% tuition fee waiver
- University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation High Achiever's Scholarship 2026
University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University
10–25% tuition fee reduction for the foundation year (fee RM35,000 for Malaysians)
- UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Foundation) 2026
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Bond-free tuition waiver: 100% (8 A+/A), 50% (8 As incl. A-), 25% (7 As), 20% (6 As), 15% (5 As)
- ViTrox College - The STAR Education Fund
ViTrox College / The Star
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Diploma / TVET, Degree
Not published in listing - verify
- Xiamen University Malaysia Merit Scholarship 2026
Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Foundation: 5% (1A) to 100% (10As) tuition waiver by SPM; degree: up to 100% by STPM/A-Level/UEC; XMUM foundation progression 25–100%
- Yayasan UTP Education Grant 2026
Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (YUTP)
University · Partial / tiered · Pre-University, Degree
Full or partial tuition fees (partial = 50% of academic fees), up to 5 years
- Yayasan UTP Undergraduate Full Scholarship 2026
Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (YUTP)
University · Full sponsorship · Degree
Full scholarship; details not published; check the provider
Frequently asked questions
How many university scholarships are there in Malaysia?
Degreemate's catalogue lists 29 university scholarships (reviewed August 2026): 4 full sponsorships, 25 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 university scholarships come with a bond?
0 of the 29 we checked carry a service bond or repayment obligation under their official terms; 29 do not. A bond usually means working for the sponsor for a set period after graduating, or repaying the award.
When do applications for university scholarships open?
Most usually open in January, September and June, while 17 accept applications year-round. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the sponsor's official page.
Who can apply for university scholarships?
Each sponsor sets its own criteria. In this list, 4 set household income as a criterion, 0 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.