The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract top talents from around the world to pursue postgraduate studies in Malaysia. This 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.

Interested international graduates with outstanding academic and co-curricular backgrounds are welcome to apply for this scholarship to further their studies in leading Malaysian universities and higher education institutions with the opportunity to enjoy Malaysian hospitality and a world-class higher education experience.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
2. Country to Study: Malaysia
3. Type: Masters
4. Sponsor: Government of Malaysia
5. Gender: Men and Women
6. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Government of Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025

1. Graduates from the recipient countries of MIS 2025 who:
2. Are citizens from the recipient countries of MIS 2025
3. Intend to pursue full-time postgraduate studies (Master’s/PhD) in Malaysia or are currently pursuing full-time postgraduate studies in Malaysian public universities and selected private higher education institutions with a minimum of two (2) semesters remaining before the end of the study period.
4. Is not more than 40 years old at the time of application for Master’s degree.
5. Is not more than 45 years old at the time of application for the PhD level.
6. Possess good academic qualifications. i. Master’s applicants: obtained a CGPA of 3.00 / 2nd Class Upper (Honours) or higher at the bachelor’s degree level; ii. PhD applicants: obtained a CGPA of 3.00 / excellent results at the Master’s level in courses related to the intended PhD study program
7. Good proficiency of the English Language

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

1. Outstanding academic and co-curricular achievement.
2. The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards the advancement of technology and human well-being, with a preference for Malaysia-related research topics.
3. Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in the English language.

Documents Required for Application

1. A certified copy of the passport as evidence of nationality (with a minimum validity of 6 months);
2. A certified copy of the academic transcript(s): Transcripts of undergraduate studies (together with the master’s degree transcript for PhD applicants)
3. Reflect the record of all the courses taken throughout the previous study programme(s), and must be submitted together with a certified official document issued by the applicant’s alma mater describing the institution’s grade system
4. A certified copy of English Proficiency test result (IELTS/TOEFL) or an official letter from the previous institution declaring English as the medium of instruction used for the obtained degree(s)
5. Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees
6. Admission letter to a Malaysian university (if applicants are currently undertaking postgraduate studies or if applicants have secured admission to the university)
7. Curriculum Vitae; and vii. Research Proposal for Masters by Research and PhD applicants only
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Benefits of Government of Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025

1. Tuition fees for the entire sponsorship period will be paid directly to the university upon the issuance of an invoice to MOHE by the university.
2. Monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00 per month will be paid to the scholars every semester upon the submission of the scholars’ progress report to MOHE.

Malaysia Government Postgraduate Scholarship Courses

1. Administration
2. Agricultural Science
3. Arts and Humanities
4. Business
5. Education
6. Engineering
7. Fisheries
8. Forestry
9. Health and welfare
10. ICT
11. Journalism
12. Law
13. Management and Construction
14. Mathematics and Statistics
15. Natural sciences
16. Social Science and Humanities
17. Veterinary Science

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Government of Malaysia on biasiswa.mohe.gov.my to apply

Applicants will have to fill up and provide all the necessary information in the Application Form and have the compulsory documents listed below scanned and saved in PDF format and uploaded

For more details, visit Malaysian Government scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Government of Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025