Applications for the Maybank Group Scholarships 2026 in Malaysia are open now. The Maybank scholarship gives full funding to Malaysian students from low-income families for undergraduate studies at public universities in Malaysia or selected top universities in the United Kingdom. It pays full tuition, monthly living allowance, accommodation, laptop, books and more. For UK students it also covers flights, visa fees, insurance, settling-in and clothing allowance. The scholarship helps build future leaders in fields like engineering, business, IT education and more. Applications close on 12 March 2026. See more details below.
Malaysia / UK Undergraduate Scholarship Overview
| Country | Malaysia (local) or United Kingdom (overseas) |
| Study Level | Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible For | Malaysian citizens |
| Age Limit | Not more than 22 years old |
| Deadline | 12 March 2026 |
What is the Maybank Group Scholarship 2026?
Maybank Group started this scholarship in 1972 to help smart Malaysian students from modest families get good education. It is under the Maybank Foundation and focuses on building leaders who can help society and the economy. You study Bachelor’s at public universities in Malaysia or top UK schools. The program gives money plus extra training like boot camps, internships and job chances at Maybank after you finish. It is one of the oldest and biggest corporate scholarships in Malaysia.
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Scholarship Benefits
You get a full package.
- Full tuition fees paid.
- Monthly living allowance for food and daily needs.
- Accommodation allowance or place to stay.
- Laptop computer provided.
- Books and study materials allowance.
- For UK students:
- Return flights
- visa fees
- insurance
- settling-in allowance
- clothing allowance.
- Extra programs: Maybank Student Ambassador boot camps, community work, internships and job offers after graduation.
Available Study Fields
STEM Fields
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics and Actuarial Science
- Environmental Science
- Future-ready courses (e.g., Software Development, Data Science, UI/UX, Web Development, Mobile App Development)
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Non-STEM Fields
- Business and Management
- Education
- Art and Design
- Social Sciences
- Humanities and Social Work
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a Malaysian citizen.
- You must be not more than 22 years old.
- For local universities household income RM120,000 or less per year.
- For UK universities household income RM180,000 or less per year.
- You need strong grades from STPM Foundation, Matriculation Diploma or equivalent.
- For UK you need offer or admission to a top university.
- You should show leadership and community work.
Required Documents
You need these papers.
- Application form.
- Proof of income for family.
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- Admission or offer letter (for UK).
- Passport or ID copy.
- CV or resume.
- Motivation letter about your goals.
- Recommendation letters if asked.
How to Apply for Maybank Group Scholarship 2026
- Check if you meet the rules for age, income and grades.
- Apply to your university program in Malaysia or UK.
- Get admission or offer letter.
- Go to Maybank scholarship site.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload all papers.
- Submit before deadline.
- Shortlisted people may get interview.
- Winners get funding and start studies.
Scholarship Dates / Deadline
- Applications are open now.
- Deadline is 12 March 2026.
- Results come after.
- Studies start in 2026.
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