The Malaysia International Scholarships 2025/26 are now open to interested and qualified applicants who are willing to study at Malaysian universities. The Government of Malaysia International Scholarship is a fully-funded opportunity covering tuition fees and an annual living allowance of $4,036 for successful candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Malaysia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- No IELTS Required
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- Tuition waiver
- $4,036 living stipends
- Deadline: June 30, 2025
Scholarship Details
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 Malaysian Government Scholarship aligns with Malaysia’s aspiration to become one of the global centres of academic excellence by attracting, motivating, and retaining talented human capital from abroad.
International students will have the chance to further their studies in leading Malaysian universities and higher education institutions while enjoying Malaysian hospitality and a world-class higher education experience.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates for the Malaysia International Scholarships are graduates from MIS 2025/26 recipient countries who:
- Intend to pursue full-time postgraduate studies (Masters/PhD) in Malaysia; or
- Are currently pursuing full-time postgraduate studies in Malaysian public universities and selected private higher educational institutions
Applicants must also:
- Be no more than 40 years old (Masters) and 45 years old (PhD) at the time of application
- Possess good academic qualifications:
- Masters applicants: CGPA 3.0 / 2nd Class Upper (Honours) or higher at Bachelor’s Degree level
- PhD applicants: CGPA 3.0 / excellent results at Masters level in a course related to the intended study program
- Demonstrate good proficiency in English Language:
- IELTS band 6.0 or higher; or
- TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 or higher; or
- Previous degrees obtained with English as the medium of instruction (evidence required)
Scholarship Benefits
- This scholarship covers tuition fees and a monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00 per month (approximately $4,036 annually)
- All applicants are advised to check the expected living expenses in Malaysia
Required Documents
Applicants must provide all necessary information and upload the following documents in PDF format:
- Application Form
- Certified copy of Passport (minimum validity of 6 months)
- Certified copy of Academic Transcripts
- Undergraduate transcripts (plus Master’s for PhD applicants)
- Official document explaining grading system (if not included in transcript)
- Certified copy of English Proficiency test result (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Letters of Recommendation from two referees
- Endorsement Form
- Admission letter from a Malaysian university/institute (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal
Areas of Study
Applicants may apply for accredited courses, with preference given to the following fields:
- Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences, Journalism, and Information
- Business, Administration, and Law
- Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Veterinary
- Health and Welfare (excluding medicine, nursing, and pharmacy)
How To Apply
To apply for the Government of Malaysia International Scholarship 2025, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Access the MIS application via the online system
- Click here to read more about the Malaysian International Scholarship
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