Malaysia Government Scholarship for International Students

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2024-25, funded by the Malaysian Government, aims to attract, motivate, and retain talented international students. This scholarship provides an opportunity for outstanding graduate students with strong academic and co-curricular backgrounds to pursue their studies at leading Malaysian universities.

Fields of Study for Malaysia International Scholarship

The scholarship accepts applications from almost all academic fields for Master's and PhD students. Priority will be given to the following areas:

• Education
• Arts and Humanities
• Business, Administration, and Law
• Social Sciences, Journalism, and Information
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics
• Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Veterinary
• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction
• Health and Welfare (excluding nursing, medicine, and pharmacy)

Participating Universities for MIS 2024-25

The scholarship includes participation from four private and twenty public universities in Malaysia:

• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
• Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
• Universiti Malaya (UM)
• Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)
• Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
• Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
• Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
• Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
• Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
• Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
• Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
• Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
• Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
• Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISA)
• Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
• Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
• Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
• Multimedia University (MMU)
• Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
• INCEIF University (INCEIF)

Duration of Scholarship: 

• Master's degree: Maximum of 24 months (2 years)
• Doctorate: Maximum of 36 months (3 years)

Eligible Regions

Applicants must be from the following regions:

• ASEAN countries, Morocco, Pakistan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Australia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Canada, Cyprus, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Antigua and Barbuda, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Zambia, Qatar, Palestine, Algeria, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, China, Senegal, Suria, South Korea, Hong Kong, Egypt, Tunisia, Georgia, Tajikistan, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Jordan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Libya, Kazakhstan, Yemen, Uzbekistan. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Applicants must be citizens of the eligible regions.
• Age limits: 40 years for a Master's degree and 45 years for a PhD.
• Must intend to pursue full-time postgraduate studies in Malaysia.
• Current full-time postgraduate students with at least two semesters remaining may apply.
• Master's applicants must have a CGPA of at least 3.0/2nd class upper honours.
• PhD applicants must have a CGPA of 3.0.
• Must submit a written proposal (minimum of 1,000 words) relevant to the field of study.
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) is required.

Benefits of the Scholarship: 

• Full tuition fees are covered.
• Monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00.
• Opportunity to study and experience life in Malaysia.
• Networking opportunities with students from diverse backgrounds.

Required Documents: 

All documents must be uploaded via the online application system in PDF format:

• Application form
• Certified copy of passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Certified copy of academic transcripts
• Undergraduate transcripts for Master's applications and Master's transcripts for PhD applications
• A document describing the university's grading system, if not included in transcripts
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Certified copy of English language proficiency proof
• Admission letter from a participating Malaysian university
• Research Proposal (if required)
• Curriculum Vitae

Application Deadline: The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract exceptional international graduates to pursue postgraduate studies in Malaysia, aligning with Malaysia's goal of becoming a global centre of academic excellence. Applications for the academic year 2024/2025 are open from May 31, 2024, until June 30, 2024.

Official website: https://tinyurl.com/5n6nw2y3