Malaysia International Scholarship
Postgraduate scholarships for international talent at eligible Malaysian institutions.
Eligibility requirements
Use this checklist as a first review. The provider’s current rules make the final decision.
- The annual call defines eligible nationalities, institutions, age, academic results and English requirements.
How to apply, step by step
- Confirm the current application cycle
Open the official sources, then verify the intake, eligible degree, citizenship or residence rules, and every deadline.
- Choose the correct route
Read the latest MIS guidelines and list of eligible universities.
- Prepare and submit
Prepare the required academic evidence and proposal where applicable.
- Complete selection and admission
Apply through the ministry portal and satisfy your university’s separate admission process.
- Check the final submission
Confirm every attachment and referee submission was received. Save the application receipt and monitor the official portal and your email.
- Review the written offer
Confirm tuition, stipend, insurance, travel, duration, renewal rules and any conditions before accepting.
Documents to prepare
Exact formats, certification, translations and due dates vary. Follow the current provider instructions.
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate
- Passport or identity document
- Academic CV
- Motivation or research statement
- References, if requested
- Language evidence or an accepted exemption
Official sources
Source review: 6 September 2026. Always confirm later updates on the provider website.