Scholarship & Financial Aid – Equator College Equator College – Leading Art & Design College in Penang

Scholarship & Financial Aid

Scholarship &
Financial Aid

Discover available scholarships and financial assistance. Learn about eligibility, application requirements, and opportunities to fund and support your education.

Equator College Art Talent Study Award 2026

The Equator College Art Talent Study Award is awarded to deserving, talented Malaysian art students pursuing Diploma programmes at Equator College.

Eligibility

  • Open to all SPM, UEC, and IGCSE school leavers.
  • Malaysian citizens no older than 21 years old in the year of application.
  • Outstanding in art during secondary school.

Requirements

  • Submission of completed application form, with relevant supporting documents.
  • Submission of portfolio (3 pieces A4/A3-sized artwork showcasing the applicant’s talent)
  • A letter of recommendation from the secondary school principal, counsellor, or art teacher.

Application Period

  • 1st January 2026 – 31st July 2026.
  • Applications must be sent by courier or by hand to Equator College’s administrative (Leith Street) campus and must be received before the deadline.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for further assessment and interviews.

Disclaimer

  • Terms and conditions apply

PTPTN Education Loan

The PTPTN Education Loan Scheme was established for the purpose of providing educational loans to Malaysian students pursuing studies at local institutions of higher education. This education financing will enable students to partially finance their tuition fees for the duration of their study.

Eligibility

  • Hold a Malaysian citizenship;
  • Not more than 45 years on the date of application;
  • Obtained an offer for admission into a Public/Private Tertiary Education
  • Institution (IPTA/IPTS) that offers a full-time degree or diploma course that is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and
  • Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA);
  • Enrolled to courses that obtained the approval from the Ministry of
  • Education Malaysia and registered with PTPTN;
  • Balance of study upon application must not be less than one year;
  • No other sponsor; and
  • Has opened a SSPN-i account (Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional).

Step Into Your Creative Journey

Ready to begin your creative journey? Enquire now for our January, May, or September intake and discover the right art and design programme for you.