Government of Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025/26: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in Malaysia?
Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the Malaysian Government Scholarship 2025/26.
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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.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Government of Malaysia International Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Malaysian Government
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Asia
- Location: Malaysia
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- $4,036 Living Stipends
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: June 30, 2025
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Government of Malaysia International 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.
The Malaysian Government Scholarship is parallel with Malaysia’s aspiration to emerge as one of the global centres of academic excellence by attracting, motivating and retaining talented human capital from abroad.
International students also get the chance to further their studies in leading Malaysian universities and higher education institutions, and they can enjoy Malaysian hospitality and a world-class higher education experience.
Government of Malaysia International Scholarship Benefits
- This scholarship is limited to tuition fees and a monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00 per month ($4,036 annually).
- All applicants are highly advised to check the expected living expenses in Malaysia.
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Available Programmes for Malaysian Government Scholarship
For the 2025/26 academic session, MIS Scholarship 2025/26 applicants are welcome to apply for any accredited courses, with priorities given to courses under the following 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 *not including medicine, nursing, and
pharmacy
Government of Malaysia International Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the postgraduate Government of Malaysia International Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Graduates from the recipient countries of MIS Scholarship 2025/26 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.
- Graduates
- who are not more than 40 and 45 years old at the time of application for Master and PhD levels respectively
- Possess good academic qualifications:
- Masters applicants: obtaining CGPA 3.0 / 2nd Class Upper (Honours) or higher at Bachelor’s Degree level;
- PhD applicants: obtaining CGPA 3.0 / excellent results at Masters level in course related to the intended study program
- Mastering good proficiency of English Language:
i. Obtaining band 6.0 or higher in IELTS; or
ii. Obtaining a total score of 550 or higher in TOEFL paper-based test (PBT); or
iii. Has obtained previous degree(s) with English used as the medium of instructions (evidence is a prerequisite).
Required Documents for MIS Scholarship 2025/26
While applying for the Government of Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS Scholarship 2025/26), you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Application Form;
- A certified copy of the Passport as evidence of nationality (with a minimum validity of 6 months);
- A certified copy of Academic Transcript(s):
- Transcripts of; undergraduate studies (additional of Master’s degree transcript for PhD applicants)
- Reflect the record of all the courses taken throughout the previous study programme(s)
- Must be submitted together with a certified official document issued by the applicant’s
alma mater describing the institution’s grading system if the applicant’s transcript does not include information on CGPA, marks, or score percentile.
- A certified copy of English Proficiency test result (IELTS / TOEFL);
- Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees;
- Endorsement Form;
- Admission letter from Malaysian university/higher education institute (if applicable);
- Curriculum Vitae; and
- Research Proposal
How To Apply for Malaysia International Scholarship 2025/26
To apply for the Government of Malaysia International Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read all the details we have provided on this page
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page
- Application for MIS can be accessed on the online application system
- Applicants will have to fill out and provide all the necessary information in the Application Form
- Ensure you have the compulsory documents listed below scanned and saved in
PDF format and uploaded to the online application system
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
