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Published by Afterschool.my on May 23, 2018, 01:17 am
Looking for a scholarship is not easy, while successfully receiving one is even more difficult. So what can you do if you don’t get any sponsorships? There’re always student loans you can apply for….and then there are plenty of international scholarships and local scholarships you are eligible to apply for that you probably aren’t aware of. Bookmark this page because we will constantly update the Private university scholarships for Malaysian students from time to time that will come in handy for those who are studying at private institutions. Do note that these are internal scholarships. This means that you’ll have to gain admission into the university or obtain an offer letter first in order to apply for it.
Continue reading to find out more about Scholarships for local students in Malaysia, Private university scholarships for locals, Private university scholarship opportunities for local students in Malaysia, scholarships 2023 and scholarship for medicine course in private universities.
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1) UNITEN Bright/Merit-YCU Scholarship
Study Level(s): Foundation
Programmes: Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics & Management, Accounting, Business Administration
Amount: Up to 100% scholarship
Criteria: Received an offer or proof of acceptance letter from UNITEN for July or September intake
How to Apply: Students will need to gain admission in UNITEN to be eligible to apply. Click here to enrol in UNITEN
Download the application form here
2) UTS Bursary Scheme Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship (For Sarawak Citizens only)
Study Level(s): Degree, Master, PhD
Programmes: Engineering and Technology, Business and Management, Computing and Creative Media, Built Environment
Amount: Covers 50% of the tuition fees
Criteria: Must be a Sarawak citizen who has received an offer or proof of acceptance letter from the UTS
How to Apply: To apply, students must sign up as a UTS student. Following that, they must complete the Google form
3) AIMST Full Scholarship
Programmes: Business and Science
Amount: The scholarship is 100% covered
Criteria:
How to Apply: To be eligible for the scholarship, students must enrol in AIMST University
4) UOW High Achievers Scholarship
Study Level(s): Foundation, Diploma, Degree
Programmes: Business, Accounting, Finance, Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Communication and Creative Arts, Computing and Creative Media, Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, Health Science, Law, Social Science
Amount: Covers up to RM8,000
Criteria: Need to achieve minimum of:-
How to Apply: Applicants must enrol as a student of UOW Malaysia and pay the full enrolment fee to be eligible to apply for the scholarship
5) NILAI High Achievers Scholarship (HAS)
Study Level(s): Foundation and Degree
Programmes: Business, Science, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Management, Marketing, Engineering, Hospitality, Nursing, Information Technology, Computer Science
Criteria: Need to achieve a minimum of:-
How to Apply: These scholarships and grants are open to students registered with NILAI University
6) HELP University Scholarships
Programmes: Business, Management, Economics, Tourism Management, Communications, Arts, Science, Education, Psychology, Information Technology, Law, Science
Amount: This scholarship only covers a partial amount, depending on the student’s results.
Criteria: For a full list of criteria depending on respective faculties, refer to their brochure.
How to Apply: New students are required to apply for the chosen programme before being eligible to apply for the scholarship
7) APU Scholarships & Merit Awards
Study Level(s): Foundation and Diploma
Programmes: Business, Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing & Tourism, Media and International Relations, Industrial Design, Animation & Visual Effects, Information Technology, Design and Media
How to Apply: To secure this Scholarship, you must enrol at APU.
8) UNITAR I-Future Scholarship
Study Level(s): Foundation & Diploma
Programmes: Arts, Information Technology, Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Animation Design, Childhood Education, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Logistics Management, Psychology
Amount: Up to 100% fee waiver off total tuition fees
Criteria: To be eligible for the scholarship, students must:-
How to Apply: Students must join UNITAR to be eligible for the scholarship
9) University Of Cyberjaya Foundation Scholarship
Programmes: Psychology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Physiotherapy, Occupational Safety and Health and more
Amount: This scholarship covers up to 100% of your tuition fees
Criteria: Student must register for an undergraduate programme at UoC, and must be a Malaysian citizen
How to Apply: Register in an undergraduate programme at UoC to be eligible for the scholarship
10) UCSI University Trust Scholarship Study Level(s): Foundation, Diploma, Degree
Programmes: Arts, Music, Science, Medicine and Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, Music, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Applied Sciences, Business, Architecture and Built Environment, Creative Arts and Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Science and Information Technology, Actuarial Science and Data
Amount: Up to 100% full tuition fee waiver
Criteria: Students need to possess a minimum of:-
How to Apply: This scholarship is currently offered for UCSI students who have excellent academic grades and a track record of at least one year while studying at UCSI. Enrol in UCSI today
11) IUMW High Achiever Scholarship
Programmes: Arts, Science, Finance, Human Resources, Finance, Business, Accounting, Communication, Computer Science, Psychology
Amount: Covers up to 100% Scholarship
Criteria: Students need to achieve a minimum of 6 A's for SPM, or a CGPA of 3.5
How to Apply: Scholarships are awarded for students who enrol in IUMW for their programme
12) IUKL Scholarship
IUKL scholarships are made available to students who do well in their academic pursuits at the elementary levels, including SPM, STPM, O-Level, A-Level, UEC, Foundation Studies and Diploma.
Study Level/s: Foundation, Diploma, Degree
Subject: Accountancy, Agricultural Science, Architectural Studies, Biotechnology, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Quantity Surveying, Language Studies, Real Estate, etc.
Amount: Partial and full scholarships
How to Apply:
Students will need to gain admission in IUKL to be eligible to apply. Enrol for courses in IUKL
13) MAHSA University Foundation Scholarship
Study Level/s: Foundation
Subject: Science & Business
Amount: Up to 100% of tuition fees
Criteria: Malaysian students with a minimum of 5 A’s in SPM or O Levels
Specific criteria for Foundation in Science
How to Apply: These scholarships and grants are open to students registered with MAHSA University. Register here
14) SEGi High Achiever’s Scholarship
Subject: Business & Accounting, Creative Arts & Design, Communication Studies, Hospitality & Tourism, Engineering & Built Environment, Technology & Innovation, Psychology, etc. (All subjects except health sciences programmes)
How to apply for SEGi's High Achiever's Scholarship using your SPM results
Apply for a course in SEGi University
12) Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarships (Domestic)
Study Level/s: Foundation, Degree
Subject: Business, Commerce, Accounting, Banking, Marketing, Public Relations, Tourism & Hospitality, Engineering, Science, Technology, Mass Communication
Amount: Up to RM10,000 tuition fee waiver
Criteria: Must currently hold a Curtin Malaysia’s Letter-of-Offer to pursue Foundation or Undergraduate studies
How to Apply: Applicants must study at Curtin University Malaysia. Click here to apply for admissions
Download the application form here.
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