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FINANCIAL AID

At MIA, we understand the financial needs of our students and also parents of prospective students. We are here to help in any way that we can.

 

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Scholarships

Nationwide Art & Design Scholarship

Full Scholarships and Half Scholarships are awarded through “MIA Nationwide Art & Design” competition. This competition is usually organized from March to July/August.

The minimum requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Malaysian Citizen.
  • Applicants must be the Full Scholarship or Half Scholarship Winners in the MIA Nationwide Art & Design Competition.
  • Scholarship recipients must meet the entry requirements of MIA failing which the scholarship will be nullified.
  • Applicants must have gained admission to MIA within the validity period of the scholarship.



    • Refer to:
    Registry
    Malaysian Institute of Art
    294-299, Jalan Bandar 11,
    Taman Melawati, 53100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    Tel: 03-41088100
    Fax: 03-41081543
    E-mail: registry@mia.edu.my

    Dong Jiao Zong Scholarship / United Chinese School Commitee Association of Malaysia Scholarship

    The minimum requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Malaysian Citizen.
  • Applicants must possess good result in UEC or equivalent qualifications.
  • Applicants must be active in sports and extra-curricular activities.
  • Scholarship recipients must meet the entry requirements of MIA.
  • Applicants must have gained admission to MIA.



    • How to Apply :
    Students who are interested to apply for Dong Jiao Zong Scholarship, please log on to  http://www.djz.edu.my/

    Refer to:
    董教总全国华文独中工委会奖贷学金组
    Bangunan Dong Jiao Zong
    Lot 5, Seksyen 10, Jalan Bukit,
    43000 Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

    Tel：03-8736 2337 ext. 229 / 295
    Fax：03-8736 2779
    E-mail: scholarship@djz.edu.my

    Sin Chew Daily Education Fund

    The minimum requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Malaysian Citizen.
  • Scholarship recipients must meet the entry requirements of MIA.
  • Applicant must be below 26 years of age as at 1st January of the application year.
  • Applicant must possess good results in SPM/ A-Level/STPM/UEC or equivalent qualifications.
  • Active in sports and extra-curricular activities
  • Applicants must not be bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other education institutions or any other parties.
  • Applicants must have gained admission to MIA.



    • How to Apply :
    Students who are interested to apply for Sin Chew Daily Education Fund, please log on to http://www.sinchew-i.com

    Refer to:
    Sin Chew Daily Education Fund
    Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad (“SCMCB”)
    19 Jalan Semangat,
    46200 Petaling Jaya,
    Selangor Darul Ehsan.
    Tel：03-7965 8888
    Fax：03-7965 8484
    E-mail: scholarship@djz.edu.my or tsl@sinchew.com.my

    Nanyang Siang Pau Education Fund

    The minimum requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Malaysian Citizen.
  • Scholarship recipients must meet the entry requirements of MIA.
  • Applicant must be below 26 years of age as at 1st January of the application year.
  • Applicant must possess good results in SPM/ A-Level/STPM/UEC or equivalent qualifications.
  • Active in sports and extra-curricular activities.
  • Applicants must not be bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other education institutions or any other parties.
  • Applicants must have gained admission to MIA.



    • How to Apply :
    Students who are interested to apply for Nanyang Siang Pau Education Fund, please log on to http://www.nanyang.com.my/

    Refer to:
    Nanyang Siang Pau Education Fund
    Nanyang Siang Pau
    No.1, Jalan SS 7/2, 47301 Petaling Jaya.
    Tel：03-7872 6888
    Fax：03-7650 8685

    The Star Education Fund

    The minimum requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Malaysian citizens not more than 25 years of age.
  • Excel in extra-curricular activities or active in sports.
  • Not bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other educational institutions or organisations.
  • Possess reasonably good result in SPM / UEC or equivalent (for Foundation / Diploma courses).
  • Possess reasonably good results in STPM / UEC or equivalent (for Degree courses).



    • How to Apply :
    Students who are interested to apply The Star Education Fund Scholarship, please log on to http://www.thestar.com.my/edufund/

    Refer to:
    The Star Education Fund
    Star Media Group Berhad
    Menara Star
    15 Jalan 16/11 Section 16
    46350 Petaling Jaya Selangor

    Tel: 03-7967 1388 ext. 1642 / 1643
    E-mail: edufund@thestar.com.my

    Academic Achievement Scholarship (Diploma)

    The minimum requirements for the scholarship are as follows;

  • Malaysian Students
  • High academic achievement (s).
  • Scholarship recipients must meet the entry requirements of MIA.
  • Applicants must not be bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other education institutions or any other parties.
  • Applicants must have gained admission to MIA.
  • Applicants who apply for Academic Achievement Scholarship and / or Sibling Incentive are required to submit the Admission Form together with the Scholarship & Incentive Application Form downloadable from the Admissions Section.
  • The scholarship would be offered to SPM / GCE O Level / UEC holders who have achieved the following minimum academic performance in their examination:
    • SPM / GCE O Level
    • 9As and above – 100% tuition fee waiver for entire programme
    • 8As – 75% tuition fee waiver for entire programmme
    • 7As – 50%tuition fee waiver for entire programme
    • 5-6As – 40% tuition fee waiver for the first 2 semesters only *
    • 3-4As – 25%tuition fee waiver for the first 2 semesters only *
    • UEC
    • 5-10 points / 5 credits – 100%tuition fee waiver for entire programme
    • 11-15 points / 5 credits – 50%tuition fee waiver for entire programme
    • 12 points / 3 credits – 40%tuition fee waiver for the first 2 semesters only *
    • 18 points / 3 credits – 25%tuition fee waiver for the first 2 semesters only *

    Remarks: A1=1 pt, A2=2 pt, B3=3 pt, etc
    *To fulfil semester GPA requirement of 3.0 and above at the end of the semester.

    Sibling incentive – 10% tuition fee waiver of entire programme for all siblings.
    **First sibling must have graduated from MIA

    -The scholarship / incentive covers ONLY tuition fee deduction in subjects for the first time (first attempt), NOT for ‘repeat’ subjects.

    **Terms and conditions apply.

    Academic Achievement Scholarship (Degree)

    The minimum requirements for the scholarship are as follows;

  • Malaysian Students
  • High academic achievement (s).
  • Scholarship recipients must meet the entry requirements of MIA.
  • Applicants must not be bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other education institutions or any other parties.
  • Applicants must have gained admission to MIA.
  • Applicants who apply for Academic Achievement Scholarship and / or Sibling Incentive are required to submit the Admission Form together with the Scholarship & Incentive Application Form downloadable from the Admissions Section.
  • The scholarship would be offered to those who have achieved the following minimum academic performance in their examination for the entry into degree programme:

    • UEC
    • 5-10 points / 5 subjects – 100% tuition fee waiver for entire programmme
    • 11-15 points / 5 subjects – 50% tuition fee waiver for entire programmme
    • 16-20 points / 5 subjects – 40% tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • 21-25 points / 5 subjects – 25% tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • Remarks: A1=1 pt, A2=2 pt, B3=3 pt, B4=4 pt, B5=5 pt, B6=6 pt.
    • STPM
    • CGPA: 3.68 – 4.00 – 100% tuition fee waiver for entire programmme
    • CGPA: 3.50 – 3.67 – 75% tuition fee waiver for entire programmme
    • CGPA: 3.33 – 3.49 – 50% tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • CGPA: 3.00 – 3.32 – 25% tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • GCE A-Levels
    • 4As – 100% tuition fee waiver for entire programmme
    • 3As – 75% tuition fee waiver for entire programmme
    • 2As – 50% tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • 1A – 25% tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • AUSMAT
    • ATAR>95.00 – 75% tuition fee waiver for the duration of programme
    • ATAR>85 – 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of programme
    • ATAR>80 – 40% tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • ATAR>75 – 25% tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • Academic Results (Applicable to applicants who completed Foundation from other institutions and entering Year 1)
    • CGPA: 3.75 – 4.00 – 75%tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • CGPA: 3.50 – 3.74 – 50%tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • CGPA: 3.30 – 3.49 – 25%tuition fee waiver for Year 1 only
    • Academic Results (Applicable to applicants who completed Diploma from other institutions and entering Year 2)
    • CGPA: 3.75 – 4.00 – 75% tuition fee waiver for Year 2 only
    • CGPA: 3.50 – 3.74 – 50% tuition fee waiver for Year 2 only
    • CGPA: 3.30 – 3.49 – 25% tuition fee waiver for Year 2 only

    Sibling incentive – 10% tuition fee waiver of entire programme for all siblings.
    **First sibling must have graduated from MIA

    • High Achievers Scholarship (offered to MIA students only)
    • CGPA:3.75 – 4.00 – Maximum 80% tuition fee waiver for one year (2 semesters only)
    • CGPA: 3.50 – 3.74 – Maximum 55% tuition fee waiver for one year (2 semesters only)
    • CGPA: 3.30 – 3.49 – Maximum 30% tuition fee waiver for one year (2 semesters only)

    The scholarship / incentive covers ONLY tuition fee deduction in subjects for the first time (first attempt), NOT for ‘repeat’ subjects.
    **Terms and conditions apply.

    Can. I Academic Excellence / Creative Scholarship Fund

    General criteria for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Open to Malaysians only.
  • Open for current Interior Design and Interior Architecture Design courses at MIA.
  • Applicant must be enrolled from Semester Two to Five at MIA during the application.
  • Applicant must obtain a CGPA 3.50 and above in his / her academic performance.
  • Applicant must have actively participated in co-curriculum activities and contributed to MIA or external events / CSR project.
  • Applicant must have participated or won any Art and Design Competition / Award.
  • Applicant must possess fine student attributes.
  • If the applicant has obtained any scholarship / bursary / loan from other organisation, he / she is deemed not eligible to apply for this scholarship.



    • Refer to:
    Student Affairs
    Malaysian Institute of Art
    294-299, Jalan Bandar 11,
    Taman Melawati, 53100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    Tel: 03-4108 8100
    Fax: 03-4108 1543
    E-mail: studentaffairs@mia.edu.my

    Muda Holdings Berhad Creative Excellence Scholarship

    General criteria for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Open to Malaysians only.
  • Open to all current diploma students with the exception of Diploma and Degree in Interior Design (Can-I Academic Excellence Scholarship available).
  • Applicant must be enrolled from Semester Two to Five at MIA during the application.
  • Applicant must obtain a CGPA 3.50 and above in his / her academic performance.
  • Applicant must have actively participated in co-curriculum activities and contributed to MIA events.
  • Applicant must have participated or won any Art and Design or Music Competition representing MIA.
  • Applicant must possess a good attitude.
  • Applicant who has obtained any scholarship / bursary / loan from other organisation, he / she is eligible to apply for this scholarship.
  • The student can reapply for the progressing academic year.



    • Refer to:
    Student Affairs
    Malaysian Institute of Art
    294-299, Jalan Bandar 11,
    Taman Melawati, 53100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    Tel: 03-4108 8100
    Fax: 03-4108 1543
    E-mail: studentaffairs@mia.edu.my

    Financial Aids / Loans
    Types Financial Aids:

    Endowment Bursary Fund

    General criteria for the financial aids are as follows:

  • This bursary is open to Malaysians only.
  • The applicant must maintain at least a CGPA of 2.00 and above in his / her academic performance, active in co-curriculum activities, having good conduct and comes from needy family.
  • The applicant who has obtained any scholarship / bursary or loan from other sources is not eligible to apply for this bursary, with the exception of PTPTN loan.



    • Refer to:
    Student Affairs
    Malaysian Institute of Art
    294-299, Jalan Bandar 11,
    Taman Melawati, 53100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    Tel: 03-41088100
    Fax: 03-41081543
    E-mail: studentaffairs@mia.edu.my

    Sibling Incentive

    Applicants who apply for Sibling Incentive are required to submit the Admission Form together with the Scholarship & Incentive Application Form downloadable from the Admissions Section.

    General criteria for the financial aids are as follows:

  • 10% tuition fee waiver of entire programme for all siblings.
  • First sibling must have graduated from MIA.

    • For consultation or further inquiries, please contact us at +603-4108 8100 or visit our Student Affairs office.