Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Malaysia

9 phd 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's PhD
Open · Next: Applications open annually, typically in March, through the MOHE MIS portal; the window is short and dates change yearly.
United Kingdom · Government

PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: The application deadline is set annually, roughly six weeks after the scholarship call is published; confirm exact dates on the official PTDF Scholarship Portal.
Malaysia · University

Universiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS)

Universiti Malaya

Tuition fee waivers + monthly stipend of at least MYR 1,000 (research-grant funded)

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Rolling; appointments made as research grants and vacancies arise
Malaysia · University

Sunway University International Scholarship

Sunway University

Partial tuition scholarships and bursaries; award size varies by programme

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual, intake-linked; apply alongside admission
Malaysia · University

UPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

30–50% PhD tuition waiver for up to 3 years (6 semesters), reviewed annually

PhD
Open · Next: Per-semester intake (e.g. 31 Jan 2026 for Sem 2 2025/26)
Malaysia · Government

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Tuition + monthly living allowance + return economy airfare + medical insurance

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual; 2026/27 cycle ran 4 March–3 April via MOHE portal
Malaysia · University

USM Graduate Scholarship

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Tuition waiver

PhD
Open · Next: Rolling; tied to research intake, apply through IPS
Malaysia · University

UTM International Doctoral Fellowship (IDF)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Tuition waiver

PhD
Open · Next: Rolling; tied to postgraduate intake, apply via SPS
Malaysia · University

UKM Zamalah Research Scheme

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Tuition waiver

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Per-semester windows, aligned with each intake.