Malaysia·GovernmentIsDB Scholarship Programme
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Full Ride
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Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Scholarships
Fully Funded Scholarships in Malaysia
Malaysia hosts 8 fully funded scholarships for international students — a full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver. 5 pay for everything and 3 waive tuition entirely, spanning PhD (7), Master's (5), and Bachelor's (2). Among the listed awards: Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026, IsDB Scholarship Programme, and PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026. Deadlines cluster around March and February, and 5 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 8
- Full-ride awards
- 5
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- Feb 27 · January · February
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 program catalog, 2026-10-16.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | Government | January | 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 |
| IsDB Scholarship Programme | Full Ride | diploma, bachelor, master, phd | Government | Rolling | Malaysia |
| PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP) | Full Ride | Bachelor's | Private | Rolling | Malaysia |
| USM Graduate Scholarship | Tuition waiver | PhD | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
| UKM Zamalah Research Scheme | Tuition waiver | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
| UTM International Doctoral Fellowship (IDF) | Tuition waiver | PhD | University | Rolling | Malaysia |
Malaysia·GovernmentMalaysia·GovernmentMalaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026
Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Government of Malaysia
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in March
Malaysia·GovernmentPTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Closes Feb 27, 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·PrivatePETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP)
PETRONAS
Full Ride
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·UniversityUSM Graduate Scholarship
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Tuition waiver
PhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Malaysia·UniversityUKM Zamalah Research Scheme
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Tuition waiver
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·UniversityUTM International Doctoral Fellowship (IDF)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Tuition waiver
PhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
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Frequently asked questions
How many fully funded scholarships does Malaysia offer international students?▾
8 scholarships in Malaysia cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver, including Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
5 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 3 waive tuition entirely. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around March and February, and 5 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.