Malaysia·UniversityUKM Zamalah Research Scheme
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Tuition waiver
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Scholarships
Malaysia Scholarships for Namibian Students
Global Admissions lists 12 scholarships open to Namibian students studying in Malaysia. Of these, 3 waive tuition entirely — spanning PhD (6), Master's (5), Bachelor's (3), and MBA (2). Among the listed awards: Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship, MTCP Scholarship 2026, and USM Graduate Scholarship. Deadlines cluster around May and January, and 8 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 12
- Full-ride awards
- 0
- Degree levels covered
- 4
- Next deadlines
- Jan 29 · May 31 · January
What full funding is worth in Malaysia
Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in Malaysia is covering.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-10.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) | 30–50% off tuition | PhD | University | January | Malaysia |
| ASB Fellowships | Varies | MBA | University | Jan 29, 2027 | Malaysia |
| Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship | Monthly stipend | Master's | Government | May | Malaysia |
| ASB-GMAT Merit Scholarship | Varies | MBA | University | May 31, 2027 | Malaysia |
| UKM Zamalah Research Scheme | Tuition waiver | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
| Sunway University International Scholarship | Tuition support | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
| Taylor's University Merit Scholarship | 50% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
| UTM International Doctoral Fellowship (IDF) | Tuition waiver | PhD | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
| Universiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS) | MYR 1,000 | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
| MTCP Scholarship 2026 | Varies | Master | Government | Rolling | Malaysia |
| USM Graduate Scholarship | Tuition waiver | PhD | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
| Monash University Malaysia High Achiever Award | MYR 10,000 a year | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
Malaysia·UniversityMalaysia·UniversitySunway University International Scholarship
Sunway University
Tuition support
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·GovernmentMalaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme)
Monthly stipend
Master's
Open·Next: 4 May – 12 June
Malaysia·UniversityTaylor's University Merit Scholarship
Taylor's University
50% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·UniversityUTM International Doctoral Fellowship (IDF)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Tuition waiver
PhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Malaysia·UniversityUniversiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS)
Universiti Malaya
MYR 1,000
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Malaysia·GovernmentMTCP Scholarship 2026
Malaysian Government
Varies
Master
Open
Malaysia·UniversityUSM Graduate Scholarship
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Tuition waiver
PhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Malaysia·UniversityMonash University Malaysia High Achiever Award
Monash University Malaysia
MYR 10,000 a year
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Malaysia·UniversityASB-GMAT Merit Scholarship
Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB)
Varies
MBA
Open·Closes May 31, 2027
Malaysia·UniversityUPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
30–50% off tuition
PhD
Open·Next: 31 January 2026
Malaysia·UniversityASB Fellowships
Varies
MBA
Open·Closes Jan 29, 2027
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Frequently asked questions
Can Namibian students get fully funded scholarships in Malaysia?▾
Yes — 3 of the 12 scholarships listed for Namibian students in Malaysia cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
0 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 3 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 9 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Tuition waiver.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around May and January, and 8 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.