The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) 2024-25, offered by the Malaysian Government, is a prestigious opportunity for bright international graduates to pursue postgraduate studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to attract, motivate, and retain talented students from across the globe, fostering academic excellence and international cooperation.
Host Country:
Host Universities:
- Malaysian public and private universities
Funded By:
- Ministry of Education, Malaysia
Course Level:
- Master’s Degree
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
List of Universities under MIS Scholarship 2024-2025:
- 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)
- INCEIF University (INCEIF)
Study Areas under MIS 2024-2025:
- 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)
Duration of the Scholarship:
- Master’s Scholarship: 24 months (2 years)
- Doctoral Scholarship: 36 months (3 years)
Benefits:
- No application fees
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly allowance of RM 1,500
- Enhanced exposure to international dynamics
- Opportunity to study in an international environment
- Personal and professional skill development
Eligibility Criteria:
- Full-time Master’s or Ph.D. students
- Full-time postgraduate students in a Malaysian university supported under MIS, with at least two semesters remaining
- Graduates from developing and under-developed countries
- Age: Not more than 40 years (Master’s applicants) or 45 years (PhD applicants) at the time of application
- Academic requirements:
- Master’s applicants: CGPA of 3.0 or 2nd class upper honors degree
- PhD applicants: CGPA of 3.0 or excellent academic results during the master’s degree
- English proficiency:
- IELTS: 3.0 bands or higher
- TOEFL: 550 total scores or higher
- Degree previously acquired in English language
- Research proposal of at least 1000 words
List of Eligible Countries:
- ASEAN Countries
- Commonwealth Countries
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, Egypt, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Syria, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen
How to Apply:
- Apply through the online application system.
- Register your account first.
- Mention the area of your interest and other required information.
- Apply to no more than 3 Malaysian universities or higher learning institutions.
- Provide supporting documents as required.
- Complete the application form carefully and submit it.
Selection Criteria:
- Competitive ranking
- Good academic record
- Merit-based selection
- Quality of research proposal
Documents Required:
- Certified copy of passport (minimum validity of 6 months)
- Certified copy of academic transcripts
- English proficiency certificate copy
- Letter of recommendation (from 2 persons, academic or professional)
- Endorsement form
- Admission letter to Malaysian University
- Detailed CV
Application Deadline:
For more information and to apply, visit the Official Malaysian International Scholarship 2024-2025 Website