The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brains from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support the Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and selected private universities at the postgraduate level.

Malaysia International Scholarship

Course level: Master’s, Doctoral

Fields of study: Priority will be given to the following areas of study:

  • 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

Applicants may choose any related course within the areas mentioned above.

Institution and country: The following universities in Malaysia:

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

Sponsor: Malaysian Government

Scholarship inclusions:

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00 per month

Travel expenses will not be sponsored.

Eligibility criteria for the Malaysia International Scholarship:

  • Nationality. Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Morocco, Palestine
  • Age. Not more than 40 and 45 years of age for Master and Ph.D. respectively.
  • Academic requirement. For Master’s degree, applicants should obtain a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a minimum CGPA of 3.5 at a Bachelor’s degree. For Ph.D. applicants, should obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or very good results at a Master’s degree level in a similar field of intended Ph.D. study.
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency. Scanned copy of the original proof of English Language Proficiency such as IELTS (total 6.5); or TOEFL (paper-based test with a minimum total score of 580 or computer-based test with a minimum total score of 230 or internet-based test with a minimum total score of 92); OR applicants obtaining degrees with English as the medium of instructions may also be accepted (evidence is a prerequisite).
  • Research proposal. A written proposal with a minimum of 1,000 words that is relevant to the field of studies.

Application deadline: 30 April 2021

How to apply for the Malaysia International Scholarship:

Applications are made online via https://biasiswa.moe.gov.my/INTER/index.php. All documents below are COMPULSORY and to be uploaded via online application (scanned and save as in PDF format):

  1. Application form;
  2. A certified copy of Passport as evidence of nationality (minimum of 6 month’s validity);
  3. A certified copy of Academic Transcript;
    • Record of all the courses taken throughout the degree program 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.
  4. A certified copy of English Language Proficiency;
  5. Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees (e.g. lecturer, supervisor or immediate superior, etc.)
  6. Endorsement form;
  7. Admission letter from Malaysia University (if applicable)
  8. Curriculum Vitae; and
  9. Research Proposal

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Malaysian International Scholarship