Malaysia·GovernmentMalaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026
Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Government of Malaysia
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in March
Scholarships
Malaysia Scholarships for Nigerien Students
Global Admissions lists 17 scholarships open to Nigerien students studying in Malaysia. Of these, 4 pay for everything and 3 waive tuition entirely — spanning PhD (10), Master's (9), Bachelor's (5), and MBA (2). Among the listed awards: Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026, PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026, and IsDB Scholarship Programme. Deadlines cluster around January and May, and 10 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 17
- Full-ride awards
- 4
- Degree levels covered
- 4
- Next deadlines
- Jan 29 · Feb 27 · May 31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | Government | January | Malaysia |
| UPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) | 30–50% off tuition | PhD | University | January | Malaysia |
| ASB Fellowships | Varies | MBA | University | Jan 29, 2027 | Malaysia |
| PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | Government | Feb 27, 2027 | Malaysia |
| Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | Government | March | 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 |
| IsDB Scholarship Programme | Full Ride | diploma, bachelor, master, phd | Government | Rolling | 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 |
| MMU Merit (International) Scholarship | Up to 50% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
Malaysia·GovernmentMalaysia·GovernmentIsDB Scholarship Programme
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Full Ride
diplomabachelormaster+1
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·GovernmentPTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Closes Feb 27, 2027
Malaysia·UniversityUKM Zamalah Research Scheme
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Tuition waiver
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·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·GovernmentPTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: The 2026 scheme was posted on 18 January 2026 and states: the closing date for applications is 27th February 2026 (six weeks from the date of this publication). The scheme runs annually.
Malaysia·UniversityUPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
30–50% off tuition
PhD
Open·Next: 31 January 2026
Malaysia·UniversityMMU Merit (International) Scholarship
Multimedia University
Up to 50% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·UniversityASB Fellowships
Varies
MBA
Open·Closes Jan 29, 2027
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Frequently asked questions
Can Nigerien students get fully funded scholarships in Malaysia?▾
Yes — 7 of the 17 scholarships listed for Nigerien students in Malaysia cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
4 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 3 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 10 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around January and May, and 10 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.