Scholarships
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
Malaysia International Scholarship 2026 (MIS) in Malaysia
The Malaysia International Scholarship is funded by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, covering tuition fees and offering a monthly living allowance of RM 1,500. This program aims to attract outstanding international students who wish to pursue full-time Master's or PhD degrees at leading Malaysian universities. The scholarship is available for students from eligible countries, including ASEAN member countries, Commonwealth countries, and several others. The scholarship provides financial support, allowing scholars to focus on their academic and research goals. It welcomes talented graduates who demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to study at leading Malaysian universities, with access to quality research facilities and international academic and cultural exposure. The program is open to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, including being a citizen of an eligible country, applying for full-time Master's or PhD studies in Malaysia, and meeting the age requirement. Applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency and submit a research proposal for Master's by Research and PhD applications. Benefits - Full tuition fee coverage - Monthly living allowance of RM1,500 - Opportunity to study at leading Malaysian universities - Financial support throughout the scholarship period - Access to quality research facilities - International academic and cultural exposure Eligibility - Be a citizen of an eligible country - Apply for full-time Master's or PhD studies in Malaysia - Meet the age requirement: Master's applicants must not be over 40 years old, PhD applicants must not be over 45 years old - Have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or Second Class Upper Honours for Master's admission - Have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or excellent Master's results for PhD admission - Demonstrate English language proficiency through: IELTS score of at least 6.0, or TOEFL Paper-Based Test score of at least 550, or Equivalent TOEFL score, or An official letter confirming the previous degree was taught in English - Submit a research proposal (minimum 1,000 words) for Master's by Research and PhD applications Required Documents - Completed online application form - Certified passport copy (minimum six months validity) - Academic transcripts - Degree certificates - English language proficiency certificate or medium-of-instruction letter - Two recommendation letters - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Admission letter from a Malaysian university (if available) - Research proposal (for Master's by Research and PhD applicants) - Certified English translations for documents not originally issued in English 2. Complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format. 3. Submit your research proposal if required. 4. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.