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FINANCIAL AID FOR POSTGRADUATE

Universiti Malaya concerns about the welfare of students in obtaining scholarships, financial assistances, and loans so that students can continue their studies despite economic burdens.

Thus, we are pleased to invite full-time undergraduate students to apply scholarships, financial assistances, and loans offered by government, private and statutory body agencies as followings:

Universiti Malaya Alumni Privilege

Calling for all UM Alumni!

Don't miss your chance to return to UM and continue where you left off - your next big adventure starts here; where your heart, mind and soul belong.

Hurry - this privilege is for a limited time only, and it's all about celebrating your legacy as a UM alum.

For further information, please contact the Alumni Engagement Centre: 

Alumni Engagement Centre 

Level 1, Block D, Kompleks Perdanasiswa Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur 

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Deadline : Open All Year


Universiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS)

Universiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS) refer to the postgraduate students (Masters or Doctor of Philosophy) who are appointed as Graduate Research Assistants (GRA), whether or not they receive tuition fee waivers based on eligibility criteria.

 

Deadline : Open All Year

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The PTPTN Education Loan Scheme (PTPTN)

The PTPTN Education Loan Scheme was established for the purpose of providing educational loans to students pursuing studies at local Higher Education Institutions (IPT). This education loan will allow students to finance all or part of their tuition fees and living expenses throughout their period of study.

Open All Year

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Universiti Malaya (UM) Bright Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that the Universiti Malaya (UM) Bright Scholarship is now open for applications. 


Applications open throughout a year 

First Cycle: Deadline on End of April for October intake 
Second Cycle: End of September for February intake

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Senheng Education Assistance

We are thrilled to announce that the Senheng Education Assistance program is officially accepting applications for the 2026 intake. This initiative is dedicated to supporting 20 bright Malaysian students who are determined to complete their higher education despite facing financial hardships. 


01 March 2026 - 30 April 2026

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Fee Reduction Scheme for Local Postgraduate Candidate with Disabilities/Senior Citizens

We are pleased to announce that applications for the Fee Reduction Scheme for Local Postgraduate Candidate with Disabilities/Senior Citizens are now open. 


Application Deadline: 26 July 2026

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Last Update: 13/04/2026