Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Malaysia

10phd 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·University

UTM International Doctoral Fellowship (IDF)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Tuition waiver

PhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Malaysia·University

Universiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS)

Universiti Malaya

MYR 1,000

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

USM Graduate Scholarship

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Tuition waiver

PhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
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.
Malaysia·University

UPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

30–50% off tuition

PhD
Open·Next: 31 January 2026