Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Malaysia

10phd scholarships available for international students in Malaysia.

Malaysia·Government

IsDB Scholarship Programme

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Full Ride

diplomabachelormaster+1

Open·Next: Dates announced each year

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

United Kingdom·Government

PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Full Ride

Master'sPhD

Open·Closes Feb 27, 2027

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

Sunway University International Scholarship

Sunway University

Tuition support

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD

Open·Next: Dates announced each year

Malaysia·University

USM Graduate Scholarship

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Tuition waiver

PhD

Open·Next: No fixed deadline

Malaysia·University

UKM Zamalah Research Scheme

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Tuition waiver

Master'sPhD

Open·Next: Dates announced each year

Malaysia·University

Universiti Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS)

Universiti Malaya

MYR 1,000

Master'sPhD

Open·Next: No fixed deadline

Malaysia·University

UPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

30–50% off tuition

PhD

Open·Next: 31 January 2026

Malaysia·University

UTM International Doctoral Fellowship (IDF)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Tuition waiver

PhD

Open·Next: No fixed deadline