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 is proud to introduce the Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship, a prestigious full scholarship programme designed to attract outstanding local and international candidates to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research at UM.
Applications open throughout a year
First Cycle: Deadline on End of April for October intake
Second Cycle: End of September for February intake
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
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.
Open All Year
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
Deadline : Open All Year
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
The Sultan Azlan Shah Foundation Scholarship Programme seeks to inculcate the values, beliefs and passion of HRH Sultan Azlan Shah through education, in order to empower and improve the lives of the rakyat.
Application Deadline: 06 July 2026
Dimaklumkan bahawa Portal Tajaan Pendidikan Sabah (PTPS) merupakan platform rasmi yang memudahkan proses permohonan tajaan dan bantuan pendidikan khusus kepada pelajar-pelajar dari Negeri Sabah.
The MTCP Scholarship is sponsored by the Malaysian Government and dedicated to international students from developing countries to pursue their postgraduate studies in Malaysia, whilst at the same time acquire the necessary knowledge and skills that could contribute to the development of their country. The duration of the award is between 24 to 36 months for Master's Degree Programme covering any mode of study (Coursework, Mixed Mode and Research).
Application Deadline: 12 June 2026
We’re excited to announce the PTE x Universiti Malaya Scholarship 2026 – a unique opportunity for international students to receive £3,000 towards their tuition fees at Universiti Malaya.
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
We are pleased to inform you that applications are now open for the Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentship Awards 2026–2027. This PhD studentship supports research projects on Commonwealth-related themes across the humanities and social sciences.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
We are pleased to inform you that the Sustainability Sciences Postgraduate Scholarship 2026, sponsored by YTL Foundation, is now open for applications.
Application Deadline: 15 August 2026
Last Update: 15/06/2026
