The Malaysian Government is offering the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) for international students around the world to study Masters and PhD degree in Malaysian public and private Universities for free. 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 centers of academic excellence by attracting, motivating and retaining talented human capital from abroad.
Malaysia Government Fully Fund Scholarship Details
Application Deadline: May to June each year.
Eligible Countries: (List of MTCP Recipient Countries)
Host Institutions: Public and Private Universities in Malaysia
Accepted Subject Areas : Field of studies is in the following priority areas:
Science and Engineering
Agriculture and Fisheries
Economics and Islamic Finance
Information and Communication Technology
Biotechnology
Biosecurity and Food Safety
Infrastructure and Utility
Environmental Studies
Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.
Candidates may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above
Degree Type : Masters degree
Scholarship seats available : Several
Host Country : Malaysia.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria ;
1 . High-level academic achievement
The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being.
2 . Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language
Malaysia Government fully funded Scholarship Eligibility
1 . Not more than 45 years old at the time of application.
2 . 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.
3 . 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 instructions may also be accepted (evidence is a prerequisite).
4 . Has an excellent level of health certified by a doctor/physician. The cost of the medical check-up shall be fully borne by the applicant.
5 . Scholars must undertake full-time study for postgraduate programs at the selected Higher Learning Institutions (Please refer List of Universities).
6 . 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.
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Malaysia Government fully funded Scholarship Coverage
This scholarship covers the following :
Cost of Living Allowance
Book Allowance
Tools Allowance
House Rental Allowance
Family Assistance Allowance
Placement Allowance
Thesis Allowance
Travel Allowance
Practical Training Allowance
End of Study Allowance
Tuition Fees
Medical Claims
Visa Fee
Method of Payment: Participants will receive allowances and other benefits as mentioned above 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.
Scholarship duration: For the duration of the programme of study.
HOW TO APPLY
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- All applications must be submitted through our online application system via the link https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/
- All the documents below are COMPULSORY and to be UPLOADED via online application (scanned and save as in PDF format):
- Application form;
- A certified copy of Passport as evidence of nationality (minimum of 6 month’s validity);
- A certified copy of Academic Transcript;
- Record of all the courses taken throughout the degree programme must be reflected in the academic transcripts;
- Applicants must submit transcripts of their undergraduate studies; and
- Applicants must submit an official document issued by the applicants’ alma mater describing the university’s grade system. If an applicant’s transcript does not include information on CGPA, marks or score percentile. Documents must be certified.
- A certified copy of English Language Proficiency tests (TOEFL or IELTS);
- Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees;
- Endorsement form MTCP Scholarship;
- Admission offer letter from Malaysian Universities (if applicable);
- Curriculum Vitae; and
- Medical examination form.