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International Schools in Malaysia that offer Scholarships

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Feb 18, 2021

Are you an excellent student looking for monetary aid to ease your education journey? Well then, read through. There might just be something in store for you.

Scholarships are typically awarded to students who have a strong academic record and active involvement in school activities. Besides government agencies and corporate companies, international schools have also been actively given out scholarships to deserving students to support their education.

Here is a list of international schools in Malaysia that offer scholarships:

Australian International School Malaysia (AISM)

Level:

Year 11 and 12

Offers:

Covers 100% of the cost of the application fee, deposit, admissions fee and tuition fees for Years 11 and 12 at AISM.

Requirements:

• Malaysian students sitting for SPM or IGCSE examinations
• Have an outstanding academic performance, a strong background in other school activities including leadership, sport and the arts, and school community involvement
• Not currently enrolled in AISM

Click to Check AISM School Details .

Garden International School (GIS)

Level:

Sixth Form

Offers:

A waiver on the application and registration fees (benefit of RM21,300), as well as a discount of up to RM50,000 on tuition fees

Requirements:

• Students with Malaysian Passport
• Eligible to join Year 12 in the 2021-2022 academic year (commencing August 2021)

Click to GIS SCHOOL Details .

International School at ParkCity (ISP)

Level:

A-Level

1. The ISP Scholarship Programme

Offers:

• Partial 75% - Awarded to the ISP student with the best overall IGCSE results
• Partial 50% - Awarded to the ISP student with the second best overall IGCSE results
• Partial 25% - Awarded to the ISP student with the third best overall IGCSE results
• Partial 25% – Principal’s Scholarships - Awarded for outstanding contribution to non-academic areas of the school

Requirements:

• Students of ISP
• Scholarships are awarded based on statistical data of the IGCSE results that are formally released by the respective examination board

2. The ISP Bursary Scholarship

Offers:

100% scholarship

Requirements:

• A high achieving student with limited financial means
• Malaysian or international students who have completed their SPM or equivalent qualification, and wish to study for their A-Levels at ISP
• Not currently enrolled in ISP

Click to Check ISP School Details .

King Henry VIII College

Level:

Sixth Form

Offers:

Tuition, activity fees including weekend excursions and full boarding.

Requirements:

• A citizen of an eligible Commonwealth Country
• Below 17 years old when starting at King Henry VIII College
• Academic requirement with a minimum of 5 A* - C in IGCSE or equivalent qualification
• Able to commence school at King Henry VIII College, Malaysia for the 2-year Sixth Form Programme

Click to Check King Henry College Details .

Cempaka Schools

Level:

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Offers:

Cover the last two years of secondary schooling at Cempaka International School Damansara Heights and Cempaka International Ladies' College

Requirements:

• Students should be about to enter Year 12, the first year of the IB Diploma Programme
• Aged 15 and above at the time of enrolment
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, while being respectful of other views and concerned to make a difference in the world

Click to Check Cempaka School Details.

Alice Smith School

Level:

A-Level and (I)GCSE

1. KLASS Scholarships

Offers:

Full scholarship

Requirements:

• Demonstrate consistently outstanding academic achievement
• Aiming for an international level of education at a good university
• Fulfill all the criteria for entry onto A Levels in Sixth Form

2. Reach for the Stars Scholarships

Offers:

Partial scholarships covering up to 50% of fees

Requirements:

• Show strong academic achievement
• An outstanding model student
• A letter of recommendation from current principal or teacher
• A letter of recommendation from an adult outside the school environment who knows you through your extra-curricular activities; either sports, music, arts, or community service

Click to Check Alice Smith School Details .

Sunway International School

1. Academic Scholarship

Level:

Grade 7

Offers:

The award of scholarship takes the form of a 25% waiver on tuition fees only

Requirements:

• Open to both Malaysian and International student applicants
• Malaysian Curriculum - 6As from the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR)
• OR As in ALL subjects for International or Other Curriculum

2. Sports and Music Scholarship

Offers:

The award of scholarship takes the form of a 25% waiver on tuition fees only

Requirements:

• Aged between 12 to 18 years old
• A full time student at Sunway International School
• Excellent record in respective extracurricular activities at regional and national levels
• Open to Malaysian students only

3. IB Diploma Programme Entrance Scholarship

Level:

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Offers:

Varies depending on the student's academic results

Requirements:

• A full time student at Sunway International School
• Must have a good record of discipline and conduct
• Open to Malaysians and international students

Click to Check Sunway School Details .

See also:

What to consider when choosing an international school for your child

All You Need To Know About International Schools

Special Needs Education Assistance in International Schools

9 Private and International Schools Around Klang 

List of New International Schools in Malaysia