Become the next
Fugee HiEd Scholar!

Check Your Eligibility
A Scholarship for Refugees in Malaysia

The Fugee HiEd Scholarship supports the higher education dreams of refugees and stateless persons in Malaysia. We seek applicants who excel academically, are proactive, and show a genuine commitment to bettering their communities.

Scholars are selected based on merit and their passion for education, choice of career and improving communities. We promote refugees to be self-reliant and proactive and hence we search for these qualities in potential Scholars. 

To complete the application form, you must first complete the eligibility verification, which can be found on this page.

The Benefits

Tuition Fees

Full sponsorship of tuition fees for bachelor degree studies, up to 4 years at universities in Malaysia or online.

Mentorship Programme

Scholars will receive mentorship from industry professionals through our Official Mentorship Partner: FutureLab.

Self and Career Development

Scholars will enjoy networking opportunities, access to educational resources, workshops and events. Also, we are currently working on facilitating internships.

Mental Health & Career Counseling

To help scholars overcome challenges in their academic journey, we provide free personal & career counseling services through our partner, HumanKind.

Applications now open!
Check Your Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for a Fugee HiEd Scholarship you must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

1. You are registered or officially recognised as a refugee, asylum seeker or stateless in Malaysia (UNHCR or UNRWA ID Cards accepted).

2. You are between the age of 18-35.

3. You must be pursuing a bachelor's degree or foundation or diploma program and you are either :

  • a) Currently enrolled at a University in Malaysia or Online
  • b) Holding an offer letter to begin studies before May 2025 at a University in Malaysia or Online
  • c) Applying for a program and will begin before May 2025 at a university in Malaysia or Online.*
*NOTE: Successful applicants in this category will only be awarded a conditional scholarship offer until they have received an official offer of study from the university

4. Applicants must not currently have approved resettlement from UNHCR or any other resettlement organisation. Please note that applying for this scholarship does not affect your resettlement process.

5. You are not currently receiving a full scholarship or financial aid from any other organisation that covers full tuition fees for your bachelor’s degree

6. You have not previously completed a bachelor's degree and been conferred an award for these studies

Our Scholars study from various universities across Malaysia and Online. They have been awarded the scholarship for degrees in Tech, Law, Science, Media, Business and Finance.

We will be selecting 15 Scholars for the upcoming round of applications.

Admission to University

Fugee is not a university or college. Students are expected to secure their own admission to a university of their choice. 

You can also explore potential universities here. However, you are not limited to these options. 

For further assistance, email scholarship@fugee.org

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact Us!

If you have further questions, please contact us at scholarship@fugee.org