Applications for the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2024 are now open. Funded by the Malaysian Government, this scholarship aims to attract international students to pursue Masters and PhD degrees at Malaysian public universities. You can apply for the MIS Scholarship without needing IELTS or an acceptance letter. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend of 1,500 Malaysian Ringgit, which is more than enough to cover living expenses, typically ranging between 700 to 800 Ringgits per month.
Applicants can apply for full-time studies for the 2024/25 intake. The scholarship is available for selected Malaysian universities, including 20 public and 4 private institutions. There is no application fee. Malaysia offers affordable living costs and world-class education from leading universities. More details about the application process, requirements, and important information are provided below.
Summary of Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2024
Host Country: Malaysia
Degree Level: Masters/PhD
Funded by: Ministry of Higher Education
Deadline: June 26, 2024
Financial Benefits
- Full tuition fees paid directly to the university
- Monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00
Eligible Countries
Candidates from the following regions can apply:
ASEAN Countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
Commonwealth Countries: Africa, Asia, Australia, British Islands & Mediterranean, Canada, The Caribbean, Americas & The Atlantic, India, Pacific regions, and more.
Other Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Morocco, Albania, Maldives, Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Australia, Oman, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, China, Palestine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Georgia, Russian Federation, Hong Kong, Senegal, Iran, Syria, Iraq, Tajikistan, Japan, Timor-Leste, Jordan, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, Turkiye, Republic of Korea, Turkmenistan, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Yemen, Libya.
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)
Areas 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 (excluding medicine, nursing, and pharmacy)
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizens of the listed countries
- Applicants must apply for full-time graduate or postgraduate programs
- Age limit: 40 years for Masters, 45 years for PhD
- No IELTS required
- No acceptance letter required
Required Documents
- Completed online application
- Passport
- Most recent degree
- Transcript
- Two recommendation letters
- Research proposal
- Letter of motivation
Application Process
All applications must be submitted online along with the necessary documents. For more information and to apply, visit the official MIS Online Application System.