Scholarships

Master's Scholarships in Malaysia

9master's scholarships available for international students in Malaysia.

Malaysia·Government

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026

Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Government of Malaysia

Full Ride

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in March
Malaysia·Government

IsDB Scholarship Programme

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Full Ride

diplomabachelormaster+1
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
United Kingdom·Government

PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Full Ride

Master'sPhD
Open·Closes Feb 27, 2027
Malaysia·University

UKM Zamalah Research Scheme

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Tuition waiver

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·University

Sunway University International Scholarship

Sunway University

Tuition support

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Malaysia·Government

Malaysian 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·University

Universiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS)

Universiti Malaya

MYR 1,000

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Malaysia·Government

MTCP Scholarship 2026

Malaysian Government

Varies

Master
Open
United Kingdom·Government

PTDF 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.