Scholarships & Financial Assistance

As part of our mission to provide access to world-class education to students, we offer a range of scholarships and awards to deserving applicants. 

Please visit the respective student services department for more information on our scholarship offers and other avenues of financial aid such as the PTPTN loan, study loans and more.

INTI Merit Scholarship

For SPM

  • Closing date: 2 weeks before class commencement
AUP (1st Year) / A-Level (3 Subjects)
Academic program: AUP / Pre-U
Academic Achievement Scholarship Quantum
10As (8A+) Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
10As Up to 60% Tuition Fee Waiver
9As Up to 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
8As Up to 40% Tuition Fee Waiver
7As Up to 30% Tuition Fee Waiver
6As Up to 25% Tuition Fee Waiver
5As Up to 20% Tuition Fee Waiver
*A is inclusive of A+, A or A- only.
Diploma (1st Year)
Academic program: Diploma
Academic Achievement Scholarship Quantum
10As (8A+) Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
10As Up to 80% Tuition Fee Waiver
9As Up to 75% Tuition Fee Waiver
7As – 8As Up to 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
5As – 6As Up to 30% Tuition Fee Waiver
3As – 4As Up to 20% Tuition Fee Waiver
*A is inclusive of A+, A or A- only.
4+0 Program / Foundation (1st Year)
Academic program: 4+0 SNHU / Foundation
Academic Achievement Scholarship Quantum
10As (8A+) Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
10As Up to 85% Tuition Fee Waiver
9As Up to 80% Tuition Fee Waiver
7As – 8As Up to 55% Tuition Fee Waiver
5As – 6As Up to 35% Tuition Fee Waiver
*A is inclusive of A+, A or A- only.

For O-Level / IGCSE

  • Closing date: 2 weeks before class commencement
AUP (1st Year) / A-Level (3 Subjects)
Academic program: AUP / Pre-U
Academic Achievement Scholarship Quantum
8As Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
7As Up to 70% Tuition Fee Waiver
6As Up to 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
5As Up to 40% Tuition Fee Waiver
4As Up to 30% Tuition Fee Waiver
3As Up to 20% Tuition Fee Waiver
2As Up to 10% Tuition Fee Waiver
Diploma (1st Year)
Academic program: Diploma
Academic Achievement Scholarship Quantum
8 – 10As Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
7As Up to 70% Tuition Fee Waiver
6As Up to 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
5As Up to 40% Tuition Fee Waiver
4As Up to 30% Tuition Fee Waiver
3As Up to 20% Tuition Fee Waiver
2As Up to 10% Tuition Fee Waiver
4+0 Program / Foundation (1st Year)
Academic program: 4+0 SNHU / Foundation
Academic Achievement Scholarship Quantum
8 – 10As Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
7As Up to 70% Tuition Fee Waiver
6As Up to 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
5As Up to 40% Tuition Fee Waiver
4As Up to 30% Tuition Fee Waiver
3As Up to 20% Tuition Fee Waiver
2As Up to 10% Tuition Fee Waiver

For UEC

  • Closing date: 2 weeks before class commencement
UEC (5 Best Subjects) Entitlement
10 points Up to 55% Tuition Fee Waiver for entire programme
20 points Up to 35% Tuition Fee Waiver for entire programme
24 points Up to 30% Tuition Fee Waiver for entire programme
Note: A1 = 1 point; A2 = 2 points; B3 = 3 points; B4 = 4 points; B5 = 5 points; B6 = 6 points; C7 = 7 points; C8 = 8 points;

For STPM

  • Closing date: 2 weeks before class commencement
STPM (4 Best Subjects) Entitlement
CGPA 3.5 Up to 45% Tuition Fee Waiver for entire programme
CGPA 3.0 Up to 25% Tuition Fee Waiver for entire programme

Other Pre-University Programs

  • Closing date: 2 weeks before class commencement
All Degree Programs
A-Level (3 Best Subjects) SACE / NSW / HSC / AUSMAT ICPU (6 Best Subjects) Entitlement
15 points ATAR / TER 90 90% Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver in Year 1
13 points ATAR / TER 80 80% Up to 50% Tuition Fee Waiver in Year 1
12 points ATAR / TER 75 75% Up to 30% Tuition Fee Waiver in Year 1
  • A+ = 6 points; A = 5 points; B = 4 points; C = 3 points; D = 2 points; E = 1 point
  • An equivalency table for conversion of grade to points

INTI Sports Excellence Scholarship

  • Closing date: 2 weeks before class commencement
Criteria Entitlement
  • State or national players
  • Meet the entry requirements for each individual program
  • Open to local students only
  • Interview required
  • National player (sports)
    – up to 100% tuition fee waiver.
    Miscellaneous fees not included as part of tuition fees have to be borne by students.
  • State player (sports)
    – up to 50% tuition fee waiver.
    Miscellaneous fees not included as part of tuition fees have to be borne by students.

INTI Tertiary Scholarship

  • Closing date: 2 weeks before class commencement
Qualification Entitlement Criteria
i) Foundation / Diploma from other institution – CGPA 3.8 or equivalent RM14,000 per year Meet stipulated academic requirement:

  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Special talent – Possesses special talents such as singing, dancing, acting, playing musical instruments, drawing etc.
  • Strong record of leadership
  • Financial need
  • Applicable to 3+0, 4+0 and INTI International University Degree Programs only. Oversea Degree Transfer Programs will not be considered for this scholarship.
  • Scholarship is renewable upon meeting academic requirement at INTI (except category v):
    • GPA 3.6 for category i
    • GPA 3.4 for category ii
    • GPA 3.2 for category iii
    • GPA 3.0 for category iv
  • Interview required
ii) Foundation / Diploma from other institution – CGPA 3.6 or equivalent RM12,000 per year
iii) Foundation / Diploma from other institution – CGPA 3.4 or equivalent RM10,000 per year
iv) Foundation / Diploma from other institution – CGPA 3.2 or equivalent RM8,000 per year
v) Foundation / Diploma from other institution – CGPA 3.0 or equivalent RM5,000 (one-off deduction)

INTI Chairman Award

  • Closing date: Intake date
Applicable to all INTI campuses in West Malaysia
Criteria Entitlement
  • Bumiputera Malaysian citizens and fulfill the entry requirements
  • 10% tuition fee waiver for the entire programme, excluding English Programme and short programmes

INTI Family Loyalty Award

  • Closing date: Intake date
Criteria Entitlement
  • This scheme is applicable to new students who have parent(s), spouse or siblings that is currently studying at INTI or who is an INTI alumni.
  • RM500 tuition fee waiver (one-off deduction)

INTI Secondary School Teacher Recognition Award

  • Closing date: Intake date
Criteria Entitlement
  • Meet the minimum requirements
  • Either parent must be currently teaching in any government, private or Chinese Independent Secondary School. (Principal, Deputy Principal, teaching staff including counsellor)
  • 20% tuition fee waiver for Certificate / Diploma / Foundation / Pre-U / AUP / 4+0 Programme
  • 15% tuition fee waiver for undergraduate programme
  • Tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of studies at INTI, up to degree programme

Note: Miscellaneous fees not included as part of the tuition fees have to be borne by students.

Tun Arshad Ayub Scholarship

The Tun Arshad Ayub Scholarship is applicable for full research postgraduate programmes offered at INTI International University in memorizing the late Tun Arshad Ayub and his contribution to Malaysia’s education reform. He was the first Chancellor of INTI International University, Nilai. In his capacity as INTI’s Chancellor, he looked to elevating the University’s standing in the education industry to greater heights with his years of experience. The Scholarship is expected to encourage more Malaysians to dedicate to research activities and outputs.

  • Closing date: Five (5) weeks prior to semester commence
Criteria Entitlement
  • Malaysian citizens only and fulfil the eligibility requirements throughout study
  • Interview required
  • Fee waiver for full research postgraduate programmes
  • Valid for the standard duration of study (ie. 3 years for PhD programmes and 2 years for Masters programmes)
  • Limited to 6 recipients per annum (3 recipients each for PhD and Masters level)

Note: For full terms and conditions, please refer to INTI International University

Other Financial Aid and Loans

  • Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) Loan
  • MARA Study Loan
  • EPF Withdrawal
  • KUOK Foundation
  • ECM LIBRA Foundation
  • KOJADI Education Loan

Approval of the loan amount is subject to the respective Foundation or the study loan entity. The loan amount to be offered to any student will be decided at the absolute discretion of the Foundation or the study loan entity.

For more information or to apply, please contact the respective INTI student services department.

Up to 30%

Financial Assistance
for Diploma & Degree Programmes*

For families with a joint monthly household income of
RM8,000 and below (West Malaysia) /
RM6,000 and below (East Malaysia)

INTI Edu-Assist is a financial aid scheme aimed at enabling students to gain access to quality private higher education in Malaysia amongst INTI’s network of university and colleges. It is a partial grant on tuition fees, offered to PTPTN loan recipients with the objective of minimising the out-of-pocket tuition fees that the students are required to cover.

FAQ

What is INTI Edu-Assist?

INTI Edu-Assist is a financial aid scheme aimed at enabling students to gain access to quality private higher education in Malaysia amongst INTI’s network of university and colleges. It is a partial grant on tuition fees with the objective of minimising the out-of-pocket tuition fees that the students are required to cover.

Who is eligible to apply?

        • Malaysian students from families with a joint monthly household income of RM8,000 and below (West Malaysia) / RM6,000 and below (East Malaysia) for the 2024 intakes only are eligible to apply for this financial aid scheme.
        • Subject to campus scholarship committee approval.

Does it apply to all intakes at all INTI campuses?

Only new applications for 2024 intakes at INTI campuses in Putra Nilai, Subang and Penang will be considered for INTI Edu-Assist.

Does it apply to all programmes? What percentage of financial aid am I entitled to?

INTI Edu-Assist is applicable to selected programmes only. Please contact our Education Counselors for a list of the selected programmes. The quantum of the financial aid varies by programme and by campus.

I sat for my SPM / Pre-U a few years ago. Am I eligible to apply for INTI Edu-Assist?

Applicant must only use the latest (current year) official results to apply for 2024 INTI Edu-Assist.

Am I entitled to receive INTI scholarship / bursary and Edu-Assist at the same time?

Students are only eligible for one scheme / award at a time, whichever is higher.

Can I still enroll if I missed the application deadline?

Applicants to apply for INTI Edu-Assist by the stipulated closing date. Late application will be considered at the discretion of the individual campus.

What happens if I withdraw from the programme before completion?

Students can proceed with the withdrawal without the need to return the INTI Edu-Assist granted for the past semester. Standard withdrawal terms and conditions apply.

How do I apply for INTI Edu-Assist? What are the specific documents that I need to provide?

Students are required to fill up the Edu-Assist application form and to provide the following documents:

  • Certified copy of birth certificate
  • Certified copy of parent’s proof of income – Last 2 years’ EA Form / Salary slips for last 3 months, and last 2 years’ Income Tax form (Form B / Form BE)
  • Subject to campus scholarship committee approval.

I understand that INTI Edu-Assist applicants can also choose to pay the outstanding fees by installment. Will there be any interest charges?

There is a Monthly Payment Plan (MPP) available to the Edu-Assist recipients. This is to offer greater flexibility of payment whilst enjoying quality education. Other than payment of a one-time administrative fee of RM50, there is no interest charge. Please refer to the additional terms and conditions under the MPP for further details.

I am currently studying at INTI. Am I eligible for INTI Edu-Assist?

INTI Edu-Assist is a financial aid introduced for new applications for 2024 intakes.

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) was established under the National Higher Education Fund Act 1997 (Act 566). PTPTN started operations on 1 November 1997 at Bangunan Wisma Chase Perdana, Off Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.

The PTPTN serves to provide students with affordable education loans, giving them peace of mind to pursue their aspirations.

Criteria

        • Malaysian citizens
        • Not exceeding 45 years of age on date of application
        • Passed Malaysia Certificate of Education (SPM) with credits in any 3 subjects
        • Passed SPM for Community College Certificate and Polytechnic Diploma graduates with CGPA 3.0 and above
        • IPTA/IPTS/Polytechnic students must register to pursue courses approved by the IPT Management Department (IPTA/IPTS)/Polytechnic Management Department and Community College of the Ministry of Higher Education
        • IPTS students must obtain the Accreditation Certificate from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The course and Accreditation Certificate approval period must still be valid on the date of application
        • All students must possess entry requirements determined by the Ministry of Higher Education to pursue the course. For students with qualifications that differ from that stipulated, verification that the said qualification is equivalent to the required qualification must be obtained from departments or agencies specified as above
        • The remaining period of study upon application must exceed one year
        • Have no other sponsor

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