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Scholarships for International Students in Malaysia
Universities, government funds, and external scholarships — fully explained with eligibility criteria and deadlines.
Many international students don't realise how much scholarship funding is available for studying in Malaysia. From 100% tuition waivers at universities to monthly living allowances from government programmes — the options are extensive. The key is knowing where to look and how to apply at the right time. ENGLISHWAY tracks current scholarship availability across all partner universities.
100%Max tuition waiver available
RM 20MCityU annual scholarships
40–50%Typical student discount we secure
🏛️ University Scholarships
🏛️CityU — Up to 100% Tuition Waiver
Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Industry and Sports scholarships. RM 20 million distributed annually. Merit and leadership-based.
💻MMU — 10–50% Merit Reduction
Available for students with strong A-Level, STPM, or Foundation results. Contact ENGLISHWAY for current MMU scholarship criteria.
🔬UTM — Research Stipends
PhD research assistants receive MYR 1,200–2,000/month stipend plus fee waiver. UTM International Excellence Award for undergraduates.
💊Lincoln (LUC) — Promo Fees
Promotional fees reduce tuition by 30–40%. MD drops from USD 80,000 to USD 70,000. Business degrees from USD 7,000 promo.
🌍 Government Scholarships
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| Malaysian Int'l Scholarship (MIS) | Full funding + allowance | All international students | Annual (Mar–May) |
| IsDB Scholarship | Tuition + living + travel | OIC member countries | Annual (Jan–Feb) |
| KASP (Saudi Arabia) | Full tuition + stipend | Saudi nationals | Via MOE Saudi |
| HEC Pakistan Overseas | Tuition + living | Pakistani nationals | Annual |
| TETFUND (Nigeria) | Tuition + allowance | Nigerian postgrad | Annual |
🎯 How to Maximise Your Scholarship Chances
1
Apply as Early as Possible
Most university scholarship pools are filled on a first-come basis. Students who apply in October–December for January intake receive higher awards than December applicants.
2
Get Your Grades in Order
Academic merit is the primary criteria. CGPA 3.5+ opens the most doors. Even a 3.0 qualifies for many university merit awards.
3
Write a Strong Personal Statement
Be specific about your goals, financial need, and why Malaysia is the right place for your studies. Generic statements are ignored.
4
Apply for Multiple Sources
Combine a university scholarship (tuition reduction) with a government grant (living allowance) — they are not mutually exclusive.
5
Let ENGLISHWAY Negotiate for You
We know which scholarships are currently available (including unpublished ones), and we negotiate directly with admissions on your behalf.
I didn't think I'd qualify for anything — my results were average. But ENGLISHWAY helped me apply at the right time and frame my application correctly. I ended up with a 40% tuition reduction that made everything possible.
— Mohammed Al-Shaibani, Engineering Student from Yemen