Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship 2025-26 | Fully Funded: (Deadline 13 June 2025)

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship—a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a Master’s degree at leading public universities across Malaysia. Offered under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), this prestigious award aims to promote global partnerships through education and capacity-building.

To be eligible, applicants must first gain admission to a Malaysian public university, with the scholarship applicable only for the September/October 2025 intake. The MTCP Scholarship covers full tuition fees, monthly living expenses, travel costs, and additional support throughout the duration of study, which ranges from 24 to 36 months based on the selected program.

One of the major advantages for applicants is that IELTS is not required if your previous academic qualification was taught in English. Whether your interests lie in engineering, social sciences, environmental studies, or other fields, this scholarship presents an excellent opportunity to access high-quality education in Malaysia. Find out more about eligibility requirements, participating universities, and the detailed application process below to begin your journey.

Financial Benefits of Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship will get:

• Full Tuition Fee Covered.
• An Allowance worth RM3500 per month.
• Round Airfare Airline Ticket.

Areas of Study

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Cyber Security
• Digital Transformation
• Economy
• Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Science, Technology
• Food Security
• Islamic Finance
• Law
• Public Administration and Policy Studies
• Sustainable and Environmental Science

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open to Citizens of the MTCP recipient countries.
• An applicant must be a citizen of a developing country.
• The age of the applicant should not be more than Not more than 45 years at the time of application.
• An applicant must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.50
• Applicants need a university admission before applying for the scholarship.

List of Eligible Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship

• Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
• Universiti Malaya (UM)
• Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
• Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
• Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
• Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
• Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
• Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
• Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
• Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
• Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
• Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
• Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
• Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
• Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
• Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
• Multimedia University (MMU)
• Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Required Documents from the Applicants

All the documents below are COMPULSORY and to be UPLOADED via online application (scanned and saved in PDF format):

• Online application form
• University admission offer letter
• Two recommendation letters (using MTCP template)
• Statement of Intent
• Certified academic transcripts (undergraduate required)
• Official document explaining the university’s grading system
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified English proficiency test result (if applicable)
• Passport copy
• Medical examination report (using MTCP template)