MMU Merit (International) Scholarship

Overview

The MMU Merit (International) Scholarship is a tuition fee waiver of up to 50% for international undergraduate students at Multimedia University (MMU) in Malaysia. Unlike most scholarships that are awarded at the point of admission, the MMU Merit scholarship is assessed after you complete your first long trimester at MMU. You need to achieve a CGPA of at least 3.50 in that first trimester to qualify.

This post-admission structure means you enrol at MMU at full fees, demonstrate your academic ability in your first trimester, and then apply for the scholarship based on that result. From the second trimester onwards, if you are awarded the scholarship, you must maintain a GPA of at least 3.33 to continue receiving the waiver.

The scholarship is open to international students only — Malaysian students are not eligible. You can hold only one MMU scholarship at a time, so if you are already receiving another MMU award, you cannot add this one. The application form is downloadable from mmu.edu.my/mmu-scholarship/.

Key Facts at a Glance

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• International students only — Malaysian students are not eligible for the MMU Merit (International) Scholarship

Academic Conditions

• Must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in your first long trimester at MMU
• Must maintain a GPA of at least 3.33 in each subsequent trimester to renew the scholarship

Scholarship Stacking

• You may hold only one MMU scholarship at a time — if you hold another MMU award, you cannot receive this scholarship simultaneously

What the Scholarship Covers

• Up to 50% tuition fee waiver from your second trimester onwards (if awarded after first trimester)
• Continues for each subsequent trimester provided you maintain GPA 3.33

How to Apply

1. Enrol at MMU as an international undergraduate student and begin your first long trimester at full tuition fees.
2. Achieve CGPA 3.50 or above in your first long trimester — this is the academic threshold for the scholarship.
3. Download the MMU scholarship application form from mmu.edu.my/mmu-scholarship/ at the end of your first trimester.
4. Complete and submit the form to the MMU scholarships office with supporting documents, including your first-trimester academic result.
5. Await the award notification — if approved, the scholarship applies from your next billing trimester onwards.
6. Renew each trimester by maintaining GPA 3.33 or above.

Required Documents

• Completed MMU Merit (International) Scholarship application form
• Official first-trimester academic result (CGPA 3.50 or above)
• Passport copy
• MMU student ID confirmation
• Any other documents listed on the application form

Key Dates & Deadlines

The application window opens after the first long trimester results are released. There is no fixed calendar deadline published in advance — monitor the MMU scholarships page (mmu.edu.my/mmu-scholarship/) and your MMU student portal for notifications after your first-trimester results are out.

Tips for a Strong Application

What helps

• Focusing on academics in your first trimester with the specific goal of reaching CGPA 3.50 — this is the only academic gateway you control before the application opens
• Reading the scholarship form carefully and submitting it promptly after results are released, as available slots may be limited
• Understanding from the start that you will pay full fees in trimester one — budget for this before enrolment

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming the scholarship applies from enrolment — it is assessed only after the first long trimester
• Applying if you are Malaysian — this award is for international students only
• Trying to hold two MMU scholarships at once — only one MMU award is permitted at a time
• Letting GPA drop below 3.33 in any subsequent trimester, which suspends the waiver for that trimester

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MMU Merit (International) Scholarship awarded?

After you complete your first long trimester at MMU and achieve a CGPA of 3.50 or above. It is not available at the point of admission.

Is the MMU Merit (International) Scholarship open to Malaysian students?

No. It is open to international students only.

How much does the MMU Merit (International) Scholarship cover?

Up to 50% of your tuition fees from the trimester after it is awarded.

What GPA do I need to keep the MMU Merit (International) Scholarship?

You need to maintain a GPA of at least 3.33 in each subsequent trimester.

Can I hold the MMU Merit (International) Scholarship alongside another MMU award?

No. You can hold only one MMU scholarship at a time.

Do I pay full fees in my first trimester at MMU?

Yes. The scholarship is assessed after your first trimester results, so you pay full fees for that initial period.

Where do I find the MMU Merit (International) Scholarship application form?

Download it from mmu.edu.my/mmu-scholarship/ after your first-trimester results are released.

What happens if my GPA drops below 3.33 in a trimester?

The scholarship is suspended for that trimester. Whether it can be reinstated depends on MMU's scholarship policies — check with the scholarships office.