Government of Malaysia International Scholarships 2024/2025 for Developing Countries – Fully-funded

The Malaysian Government is offering the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) & Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP)  for students from any part of the world to study for Masters and PhD degree in Malaysian public and private Universities 2024/2025.

Application Deadline: 30th June 2024

Eligible Countries: All Countries

To be taken at: Public and Private Universities in Malaysia

Accepted Subject Areas? Field of studies is in the following priority areas:

Candidates may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned below

About Scholarships:

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract brilliant minds from around the world to pursue postgraduate studies in Malaysia. This scholarship is parallel with Malaysia’s aspiration to emerge as one of the global centres of academic excellence by attracting, motivating and retaining talented human capital from abroad.

The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) was established in 1980 as Malaysia’s commitment to South-South Cooperation by sharing Malaysia’s development experiences and expertise with other developing countries.

Type: Masters degree

Selection Criteria: Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-

• High-level academic achievement
• The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancing technology and human well-being.
• Excellent communication, writing, and reading skills in English Language

Eligibility: Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) applicants must COMPLY to the following criteria

• Interested international graduates with outstanding academic and co-curricular backgrounds are welcome to apply for this scholarship to further their studies in leading Malaysian universities and higher education institutions with the opportunity to enjoy Malaysian hospitality and a world-class higher education experience.

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship applicants must COMPLY to the following criteria:

• Not more than 45 years old at the time of application.
• For Master’s Degree Program, applicants should obtain a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at Undergraduate Degree level.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency:
  • Scanned copy of the original proof of English Language Proficiency such as IELTS (minimum total score 6.0); or TOEFL paper-based test with a score of 500 or an internet-based test with a score of 60; or
  • Applicants obtaining Degrees with English as medium of instruction may also be accepted (evidence is a prerequisite).
• Has an excellent level of health certified by a doctor/physician. The applicant shall fully bear the cost of the medical check-up.
• Scholars must undertake full-time study for postgraduate programs at the selected Higher Learning Institutions (Please refer List of Universities).
• Applications are only open to candidates who have received offer letters from universities in Malaysia but have not yet started their studies or those who have registered for no more than one semester for a Master’s Degree.

How Many Scholarships are available? Several

What are the benefits?

1. This scholarship covers:

1. Cost of Living Allowance
2. Book Allowance
3. Tools Allowance
4. House Rental Allowance
5. Family Assistance Allowance
6. Placement Allowance
7. Thesis Allowance
8. Travel Allowance
9. Practical Training Allowance
10. End of Study Allowance
11. Tuition Fees
12. Medical Claims
13. Visa Fee

• Method of Payment: Participants will receive allowances and other benefits from the Scholarship Division, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, through their individual savings accounts. Students are advised to open a Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad account.

How long will sponsorship last? For the duration of the programme of study

Visit Scholarship webpage for details.