Learn about the Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) 2024-25. Discover how to apply, the eligibility criteria, and the benefits offered. Applications are open until June 26, 2024.
MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 2024-25
The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) for the academic years 2024-25 is a prestigious program provided by the Malaysian government, designed to attract exceptional international students to pursue advanced studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to enhance international relations and cultural exchange.
MIS Scholarship Highlights
- Host Country: Malaysia
- Institutions: Various Malaysian Universities
- Sponsor: Ministry of Education, Malaysia
- Level of Study: Masters, PhD
- Eligibility: International Students
Benefits of Malaysian International Scholarship
Recipients of the MIS will enjoy the following perks:
- Full waiver of tuition fees
- A monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00
- A round-trip air ticket between the scholarship recipient’s home country and Malaysia
- Medical/health insurance coverage
- Allowances for thesis and publication fees, as well as travel grants for conferences (PhD and post-doctoral only)
Eligible Universities
- 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)
Malaysia International Scholarship Fields of Study
- 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 *not including medicine, nursing, and pharmacy
Eligibility Criteria for MIS
- Open to graduates from developing and under-developed nations
- Must be pursuing a full-time Masters or PhD at a supported Malaysian university
- Age limit: Not more than 40 years for Masters applicants, and not more than 45 years for PhD applicants
- Academic requirement: For Masters, a CGPA of 3.0 or a second-class upper honors degree is required. PhD applicants should have a CGPA of 3.0 or demonstrate excellent results during their master’s degree.
- Language proficiency: IELTS (minimum of 3.0) or TOEFL (minimum total score of 550) or evidence of English medium instruction in previous studies
Malaysia International Scholarship Required Documents:
- Application Form
- Passport and Recent Photograph
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates
- English Proficiency Test Results (if applicable)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Research Proposal (for PhD applicants)
- CV/Resume
- Admission Letter from a Malaysian University
- Endorsement Form
- Medical Report
Malaysia International Scholarship Deadline
The last date to apply for MIS is June 26, 2024.
How to Apply for Malaysia International Scholarship
- Verify eligibility against the scholarship’s criteria.
- Register and create a profile online within the MIS official application system.
- Select up to three Malaysian universities you are interested in attending.
- Upload all the required supporting documents.
- Carefully fill out the online application form.
- Review your application thoroughly before submitting.
- Await confirmation of your submission