Program Overview
The Fully Funded Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026 for Master's and PhD degrees. Covers tuition fees and a monthly stipend. Open to most nationalities. Deadline: April 3, 2026.
Benefits & Financial Coverage & Eligibility & Admission Criteria
The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia is offering the prestigious Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) for the 2026 academic year. This fully funded opportunity is designed to attract outstanding international students to pursue their Master's and PhD degrees at top Malaysian State and Private Universities.
📋 Scholarship Overview
| Field | Details |
| Host Country | Malaysia |
| Provider | Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (MOHE) |
| Degree Level | Master's - PhD |
| Eligible Nationalities | Many countries (including most Arab nations) |
| Funding | Fully Funded |
| Deadline | April 3, 2026 |
💰 Funding & Benefits
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✅ Full Tuition Fee Waiver.
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✅ Monthly Living Stipend of 1,500 MYR.
🎓 Available Fields of Study
Priority is given to the following fields, though most accredited programs are eligible:
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Education, Arts & Humanities.
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Social Sciences, Journalism & Information.
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Business, Administration & Law.
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Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics.
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Information & Communication Technologies (ICT).
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Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction.
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Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Veterinary.
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Health & Welfare (EXCLUDING Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy).
🏛️ List of Host Universities
The scholarship is tenable at the following prestigious Malaysian universities (Public and Private): Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Multimedia University (MMU), and other universities listed on the official portal.
📝 Eligibility Criteria
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Age Limit: Max 40 years (Master's), Max 45 years (PhD).
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Academic: Minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent) in Bachelor's.
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Language: Minimum IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 or equivalent.
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Research: A Research Proposal of at least 1,000 words (for Research Master's or PhD applicants).
📄 Required Documents
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Passport Scan.
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Academic Certificates and Transcripts.
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English Proficiency Certificate.
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Two (2) Recommendation Letters.
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Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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Research Proposal (for research programs).
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Acceptance Letter from a Malaysian University (if available).
🔗 Official Application Link
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A2A Scholarship Portal (Apply Here): Click Here
